They also do repairs and maintenance on a car, well beyond what your standard buy-here-pay-here would, before selling it. All designed to fit the needs of your vehicle based on the Manufacturers Specification. You’re basically guaranteed to get a better offer elsewhere. CarMax, a national chain of used-car dealerships, has grown rapidly over the years — and for good reason. But when in doubt, a reputable dealership will change it to be safe. CarMax Cars Not Certified Pre-Owned CarMax offers a program called CarMax Quality Certified, which in some respects is similar to a manufacturer's certified pre-owned program but does have its differences. No thanks. You may be familiar with CarMax as the best place to find and buy used cars, but millions of customers also count on us as an easy and convenient way to sell a car.. We're here to help answer your questions and share some tips so you can sell your car with confidence. I thought that Carvana might lower their offer or something, when they saw some scratches, on a mirror, and on the side of the car. In order to sell your car to CarMax, you will first need to schedule an appraisal by contacting your nearest CarMax location or by filling out a seller’s form on CarMax’s website. What’s not obvious is how much work you should put into your old car before bringing it to the dealership for a trade-in appraisal. CarMax details all vehicles before selling them, but, before you finalize your sale, you might want to check the car for any visible damage and/or tire wear. CarMax competes against the certified pre-owned used cars offered at traditional franchised used car dealers (i.e. new car dealers selling used cars). On the flip side their retail prices are really top dollar with no haggle. If the car has high mileage or is over 10 years old, don’t bother trying to sell it. Carmax offered me $9000, and Carvana offered me $10,300. But Carmax’s selling policy is designed to eliminate those uncertainties and provide disclosure with both the high end car, and the beater car. It’s also a place where you can sell your used car, even if you don’t want to buy a new one. If it's a blue-suede shoes/Shady Sam dealership, avoid it like a plague. Then we give each car a final quality check. CarMax spends an average of 12 hours prepping each vehicle for purchase — each car must pass a 125-point inspection and undergo a thorough cleaning before being put up for sale. CarMax bills itself as the best way to buy a car because they offer no haggle pricing, and their cars go through a rigorous evaluation before being sold.