Used car dealerEllicott City, MD

CarMax

Buyer's Guide grade C · 1,898 public reviews · September 2026

CarMax earns a C. 1,898 public reviews average 4.2 stars and 15.4 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 31 percent of graded dealers around Baltimore.

At a glance

Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not.
Complaint share 15.4 percent, higher than the 12.1 percent typical near Baltimore
Reviewers mention car appraisal most, in 60 reviews
Open Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a C

The star average is 4.2 from 1,898 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.20. 15.4 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach a B it would need a complaint share of 15 percent or less. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star1,253 66%

4 star253 13%

3 star99 5%

2 star75 4%

1 star218 11%

What Reviewers Talk About

The subjects that come up most in public reviews of this dealer, with how many reviews mention each one.

car appraisal 60courteous staff 52selling process 37wait time 22test drive 19car transfer 11online offer 11online appraisal 10loaner car 9no hassle 7

Buying From CarMax

CarMax is an independent used car lot. Independent lots range from excellent to poor, and the car in front of you matters more than the sign out front. Ask whether the car is sold as is and read the Buyers Guide sticker in the window. What as is means.

Whatever the grade, the grade is about the dealer. The car is its own question. Ask the dealer if an independent inspection is allowed before you sign. A good lot says yes.

Dealer Details

Address	8901 Executive Center Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Phone	410-696-3500
Website	carmax.com
Listed features	Buys vehicles, Oil changes, Service department, Sells used vehicles, Credit cards, Debit cards, Delivery
Type	Used car dealer

Hours

Monday	10 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday	10 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday	10 AM to 9 PM
Thursday	10 AM to 9 PM
Friday	10 AM to 9 PM
Saturday	9 AM to 9 PM
Sunday	11 AM to 7 PM

Common Questions

Is CarMax a good dealer?

CarMax earns a C in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not. The grade reads 1,898 public reviews averaging 4.2 stars, with 15.4 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.

Can I get a car at CarMax inspected before I buy?

Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Ellicott City. You do not have to be there. The inspection covers 122 points, a full OBD-II scan with readiness monitors, a road test and photos of anything found, and the report comes the same day. Ask the dealer to hold the car while it is checked.

How is the grade worked out?

It needs 20 or more public reviews. The star average is pulled toward the national average by 25 average reviews so a short record cannot jump the line, and the share of one and two star reviews sets a ceiling. The full method is on our grading page.

Is CarMax open on Sunday?

Its listed Sunday hours are 11 AM to 7 PM. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

Other Graded Dealers Nearby

BWe Buy Autos Buying Centerunder a mile BApple Hondaunder a mile BHi Lo Auto Sales - Ellicott Cityunder a mile AEnterprise Car Salesunder a mile CA G Auto Sales, Inc.12.7 miles CAero Motors Used Car Sales17.6 miles

Buyers Also Look At

BWe Buy Autos Buying CenterEllicott City AEnterprise Car SalesEllicott City

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The grade covers the dealer. We check the car.

122 points, a full scan and a road test, on the lot, same day report.

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