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2.0
May 26, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The only pro would be that they start you off with decent pay.

Cons

My experience working at CarMax was deeply disappointing and unprofessional. Initially, I was excited to join the team. The orientation was well-organized, and the senior manager spoke highly of the company’s values. Unfortunately, once I began working in the Business Office, everything was quite different. The office environment was extremely unprofessional. There were inappropriate relationships between some associates, managers, and sales consultants, creating a very messy and uncomfortable atmosphere. Confidentiality was nonexistent, private conversations with leadership would quickly become common knowledge among staff. Management lacked competence, empathy, and effective leadership. Scheduling was disorganized, and it was difficult to get clarity or consistency in work hours. The overall culture in the Business Office was toxic, and the high turnover rate reflects the lack of support and respect for employees. I believe CarMax needs to invest more in proper leadership training for its Business Office managers and leads. My expectations were high, but this experience was one of the most disheartening I’ve had in a professional setting.

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5.0
Apr 16, 2026
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Pros

a people driven company that sells cars

Cons

Inner network devloper compabalility is lacking

4.0
Jun 13, 2026
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Pros

The perks of working at CarMax are quite extensive. Associates are offered an aggressive 401k program, Stock Purchasing Plan, in store discounts on sales and service, access to the CarMax Wholesale system, excellent healthcare, plenty of PTO, and at my location we are given as much OT as we want. My coworkers are generally good people, that I enjoy being able to work along side day in and day out. Management is very understanding in regards to calling out sick family emergencies, and schedule requests.

Cons

Despite doing the work of 5 people, and very politely asking for a raise management will not give me more than my 3% annual raise which is the single biggest let down. The bonus change of 2025 being labeled as "exciting" was straight corporate gaslighting unlike anything I've ever seen. Since the start of 2026, as of this review being written we have lost 7 associates largely due to pay, and I am soon to join those associates. Management from the store level up to corporate needs to understand that to retain their top performers they need to be compensated like a top performer. Some members of management are cliquey and moody which is very frustrating to deal with. Quality of Management varies wildly from store to store as well

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