CarMax reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(8,181 total reviews)
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Keith Barr

44% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

CarMax has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 8,181 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
3.0
Feb 18, 2026

Smoke and Mirrors

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation is competitive and the wfh was a plus.

Cons

Micromanaging and always documenting any area to build files for termination. Then you will not qualify for UI.

5.0
Feb 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to work for as they do take care of the employees.

Cons

Pay could be better and that can be a downfall in the long run.

4.0
Feb 15, 2026

Sr management out of controle

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great middle management holding the fort and balancing daily operations

Cons

Senior Management out of touch and out of control; on a power trip

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