Carvana Fort Collins (2024)

FAQs

Can you physically go to Carvana? ›

First, we can deliver your vehicle to you. Second, you can meet us at one of our Carvana Car Vending Machines across the country. Third, in select areas, you can pick up your vehicle at one of our Carvana locations.

Are there any requirements my trade-in must meet to be accepted? Carvana will accept your vehicle if it is newer than 1992, the odometer is in working condition and we are able to safely drive the vehicle. We'll also accept vehicles where the registration has expired (except for California).

Can I negotiate my Carvana offer? We do not price match or negotiate our offers. We provide our best offer upfront to create a haggle and hassle-free experience.

Carvana will keep the trade-in, even if you return the vehicle purchased from us. We will treat your trade-in as a sale to us for the purchase price stated in your agreement. If your trade-in vehicle has a loan, we'll use the purchase amount to first pay off the loan, and then we'll pay you any excess.

The main downside of Carvana is that you may be able to get a better price on buying or selling a vehicle through other methods. In addition, the company's in-house financing tends to be expensive compared to other auto lenders.

Carvana's debt grew, including the debt-funded ADESA deal, and its stock became the most shorted in the country as fears of bankruptcy and a creditor fight grew. The stock lost nearly all of its value in 2022, causing some to speculate bankruptcy may be ahead.

Q. Does Carvana buy cars with mechanical problems? Yes, Carvana buys cars with few mechanical problems however it should be in a running condition.

Do I Need to Clean My Car Before Selling to Carvana? No, you do not. What a relief, right? Carvana is adamant that their clients need not perform extra work when selling or trading in their cars.

Get approved online in just 2 minutes. 99% of customers who apply get approved and your terms are good for 30 days.

Despite the MSRP sticker price of a car, you can make any offer, and a good salesperson should be willing to consider a reasonable price based on the car's condition. If the car you want has been on the lot for several weeks, use the fact that it isn't moving to bring the price down.

Does Carvana give you a check on the spot? ›

Carvana will pay you for your car at your pickup or drop-off appointment. We'll either hand you a printed check or initiate payment via an ACH direct deposit into your checking or savings account (ACH transfers normally take between 2-5 business days).

No test drive. Unlike on the lot, you will not be able to take the car for a spin before signing off. This means you may miss exterior damage not revealed by pictures, and you won't have a chance to learn how specific features work before purchasing the vehicle.

Key Takeaways: Both Carvana and CarMax advertise no-haggle pricing, but Carvana offers a seamless selling process that helps it come out ahead in our rankings. We give Carvana the edge over CarMax as a car selling website. Our team rates CarMax just slightly ahead of Carvana for its car buying services.

Private Sale. You can likely get the most money for your car by selling it privately. This is because you're selling to the next owner directly instead of through a middleman like a dealership or car buying website.

after you receive an offer, we will automatically generate a new offer for you. Additionally, if you resubmit for a new appraisal after the initial 7 days, with no changes, you'll automatically receive a new offer as well. Please be aware that resubmitting could result in a higher or lower appraisal amount.

No test drive. Unlike on the lot, you will not be able to take the car for a spin before signing off. This means you may miss exterior damage not revealed by pictures, and you won't have a chance to learn how specific features work before purchasing the vehicle.

We require all individuals on the contract to be present at the time of the delivery or pick up. This includes the purchaser and any co-signers on the contract. If you have a trade-in: Owner(s) listed on the vehicle's title should be present at the appointment.

All owners of the vehicle must be present. When you accept the new vehicle, we will complete the paperwork with you. If you have a co-signer, they will need to be at the appointment. If your down payment was not completed previously, funds will be processed at your appointment.

While Carvana does purchase vehicles with salvage or rebuilt titles, the car must typically be in running order in order to be sold. A representative from Carvana will test drive your car at the time of purchase.