There are multiple issues that I have noticed since purchasing my vehicle a month ago. Carvana listing was inaccurate (wheel size, tire size, interior color were all incorrect). This is a big deal when you're making a major purchase online. Not sure what they check during their 150 point inspection, but my vehicle was overdue for routine maintenance and had to have an oil change. Luckily it is still under factory warranty and the oil change was covered. While I was at the local dealer having the oil changed, I was informed that my tires are not run flats, which are standard on this model. Problematic since the car has no spare or a flat repair kit.
I bought my car in Atlanta, and flew 500 miles to pick up my new car. Carvana reimburses $200 toward your flight, which of course doesn't cover the cost of a coach airline ticket, but I did receive it at the time of purchase so at least I didn't have to wait for reimbursement. The website states that they will "arrange white glove transportation to pick you up at the airport and take you to our state-of-the-art Car Vending Machine" in Atlanta or Nashville. There is no vending machine in Atlanta. Big disappointment. I arrived late in the evening on the day prior to my appointment, and when I requested pickup at my hotel, just a few miles from their location and much closer than the airport, they reluctantly offered to reimburse me for Uber fare. Not exactly white glove service.
The interior was fairly dirty and the back cargo area was covered in long white dog hairs. There were also white marks on the leather on both front doors that they hadn't even attempted to clean. So much for their claim of "detailed to pristine condition." When I mentioned this to their rep, he said they would give me $50 to have the car detailed. (You can't get a car detailed for $50. More like $200.) They gave me two $25 Visa gift cards. They typically give one $25 gift card with every purchase, so considering that I would have received one gift card anyway, I actually only received an extra $25. I took the car out for a test drive and we completely the paperwork quickly.
I was told I would receive a phone call at the end of my 7 day test drive to ensure that all was well. I never got a call.
While the rep I dealt with (they are adamant about not being car salesmen) was very nice, as well as everyone I spoke with on the phone prior to my purchase, they aren't very knowledgeable about the cars they are selling. Given that I had to have an oil change so soon after purchase and the car wasn't even clean when I picked it up, I suspect that the 150 point inspection is just advertising hype. It seems all they do is purchase used cars at auction and list them (inaccurately) online. There doesn't seem to be any maintenance or reconditioning happening. I'm still waiting on my license plate and registration.
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