CarMax reviews

3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(8,201 total reviews)
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Keith Barr

55% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

CarMax has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 8,201 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 Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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8K reviews
2.0
Dec 12, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

flexible schedule options for part-time employment

Cons

Very difficult to make a living wage in today's economy, general aloofness of sales management regarding sales consultants, those who work the hardest receive the lowest amount of proportional compensation

2.0
Sep 16, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It used to be fun

Cons

Current LGM and ASM have zero management and people skills, micro manage all the time. Sales managers are lazy, arrogant and they favor certain sales consultant. CarMax is still paying $150.00 commission since the company was started.

2.0
May 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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