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How does selling a leased car to CarMax work?
If your lease allows it, you bring the car to CarMax for an appraisal. CarMax contacts your leasing company to get the payoff amount and compares it to their offer. If their offer exceeds the payoff, you receive the difference as a check. If it does not, CarMax typically will not complete the purchase unless you cover the gap. The process usually takes a few hours.
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People come for the number. They stay for how easy we make it.
Kenny Barnett
I had a great experience working with Sean at Vantage Auto Group. I wasn’t really looking forward to going through the car-buying process, but Sean made it incredibly easy. He found the exact car I wanted, got me a great deal, and had it delivered right to my driveway, without ever having to deal with a dealership. There was no pressure, no pushing, and no feeling that anyone was trying to take advantage. Everything was smooth, straightforward, and stress-free. I would absolutely recommend Vantage Auto Group to anyone who wants the car-buying experience to be easy and hassle-free.
I had a great experience working with Sean at Vantage Auto Group. I wasn’t really looking forward to going through the car-buying process, but Sean made it incredibly easy. He found the exact car I wanted, got me a great deal, and had it delivered right to my driveway, without ever having to deal with a dealership. There was no pressure, no pushing, and no feeling that anyone was trying to take advantage. Everything was smooth, straightforward, and stress-free. I would absolutely recommend Vantage Auto Group to anyone who wants the car-buying experience to be easy and hassle-free.
Neetu A
Great experience from start to finish with the team. Made the process very easy and worked with us through the whole process, answering any and all questions. And actually returned all phone calls and texts. Ended up with the car we wanted at the price we wanted.
Great experience from start to finish with the team. Made the process very easy and worked with us through the whole process, answering any and all questions. And actually returned all phone calls and texts. Ended up with the car we wanted at the price we wanted.
Jeremy Golden
Had a great experience, our rather urgent needs were addressed promptly and professionally. Thank you, Elka Green, for your recommendations! We’ll come back, happy customers.
Had a great experience, our rather urgent needs were addressed promptly and professionally. Thank you, Elka Green, for your recommendations! We’ll come back, happy customers.
Victor O
From start to finish, it was a It was a “great experience buying a car“. Who knew? The people at Vantage were thorough and very quick.The Car was delivered into our driveway and a great guy got me signed up, paired up & familiar with the dash.I only wish I had some cash on me for a tip!
From start to finish, it was a It was a “great experience buying a car“. Who knew? The people at Vantage were thorough and very quick.The Car was delivered into our driveway and a great guy got me signed up, paired up & familiar with the dash.I only wish I had some cash on me for a tip!
Gerard McDonald
Super streamlined way to purchase a car.Very professional and easy to work with.
Super streamlined way to purchase a car.Very professional and easy to work with.
Jason Levy
I had an amazing experience working with Mark Viegas! He helped me get a leased vehicle without ever having to step foot in a dealership. Mark handled all the negotiations, worked within my down payment and monthly budget, and made the entire process stress-free. The best part — he even had the car delivered right to my home! I couldn’t be happier with how smooth and easy everything was. Highly recommend Mark if you want a professional who truly takes care of everything from start to finish.
I had an amazing experience working with Mark Viegas! He helped me get a leased vehicle without ever having to step foot in a dealership. Mark handled all the negotiations, worked within my down payment and monthly budget, and made the entire process stress-free. The best part — he even had the car delivered right to my home! I couldn’t be happier with how smooth and easy everything was. Highly recommend Mark if you want a professional who truly takes care of everything from start to finish.
Jessica
This was the easiest lease that I have done so far. Best part is no back and forth, hours at the dealer and car was delivered to me :)Thank you Sean for all your help!
This was the easiest lease that I have done so far. Best part is no back and forth, hours at the dealer and car was delivered to me :)Thank you Sean for all your help!
Gina Rodrigues
Wow! I just had my car delivered after maintenance and I couldn’t be happier. Not only did they give me a super reasonable price, the staff were phenomenal and extremely easy to work with. What a fantastic high-quality service! They even detailed my car! I can’t recommend Vantage highly enough! I will never work with anyone else. 10/10 service!
Wow! I just had my car delivered after maintenance and I couldn’t be happier. Not only did they give me a super reasonable price, the staff were phenomenal and extremely easy to work with. What a fantastic high-quality service! They even detailed my car! I can’t recommend Vantage highly enough! I will never work with anyone else. 10/10 service!
Meagan Greenberg