CarMax reviews

3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(8,178 total reviews)
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Keith Barr

54% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

CarMax has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 8,178 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CarMax employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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8K reviews
2.0
Apr 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Updated computer monitors and desks improve the physical workspace. Some managers are supportive and actively try to remove roadblocks for their teams.

Cons

The environment no longer feels professional and has declined quickly in recent months. Leadership culture often comes across as a “bro club,” particularly at the LGM and Business Office leadership level. Diversity in leadership appears inconsistent. While women are occasionally placed in visible roles, advancement and inclusion seem to favor middle-aged white men the majority of the time. Teams operate in silos, and collaboration across departments is limited. Some new consultants rely on searching for answers rather than using the provided training materials, which affects consistency and customer confidence. Managers frequently have to push back against leadership to remove roadblocks that slow down the processes.

5.0
Apr 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Over the past five years working at CarMax, transitioning from the retail industry and learning the automotive business has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The support and teamwork I have felt at CarMax have truly stood out. This journey has been one of the most wonderful experiences in my 30+ year career. Starting a new career in the automotive industry has been both challenging and rewarding, made especially meaningful by the wonderful people I have had the pleasure of working with and learning from along the way. I truly believe that changing my career path to the automotive industry was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I would like to sincerely thank the management team at Store 7113 in Boynton Beach, Florida, for demonstrating just how great it is to work for CarMax.

Cons

Really no negative factors with the company

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