Used car dealerBradenton, FL

CarMax

Buyer's Guide grade B · 832 public reviews · September 2026

CarMax earns a B. 832 public reviews average 4.6 stars and 8.9 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 59 percent of graded dealers around Sarasota.

At a glance

Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints.
Complaint share 8.9 percent, level with the 9.3 percent typical near Sarasota
Reviewers mention easy process most, in 144 reviews
Open Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a B

The star average is 4.6 from 832 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.59. 8.9 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach an A it would need an adjusted rating of 4.6 and a complaint share of 8 percent or less. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star690 83%

4 star44 5%

3 star24 3%

2 star15 2%

1 star59 7%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

easy process 144courteous staff 39test drive 23online quote 21selling process 17wait time 11painless process 9no haggling 8online appraisal 5125 point inspection 2

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	5324 14th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
Phone	941-209-3250
Website	carmax.com
Listed features	Buys vehicles, Service department, Sells used vehicles, Credit cards, Debit cards, Delivery
Type	Used car dealer

Hours

Monday	11 AM to 8 PM
Tuesday	11 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday	11 AM to 8 PM
Thursday	11 AM to 8 PM
Friday	11 AM to 8 PM
Saturday	9 AM to 7 PM
Sunday	12 PM to 7 PM

Common Questions

Is CarMax a good dealer?

CarMax earns a B in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints. The grade reads 832 public reviews averaging 4.6 stars, with 8.9 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 Bradenton. 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 12 PM to 7 PM. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

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

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