CarBrain Reviews 

7,879
•
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

Review summary

Created with AI, based on recent reviews

Considering 691 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the supportive staff and efficient selling process, noting that transactions are handled smoothly from start to finish. People appreciate the clear communication, helpful guidance, and competitive pricing provided throughout the entire transaction. Reviewers often highlight that representatives are professional, responsive, and dedicated to making vehicle sales completely hassle-free. Though some reviewers experienced occasional delays or communication challenges specifically during the vehicle pickup appointment, most found the overall service reliable. Consumers occasionally mentioned that scheduling towing arrangements required extra attention, though these minor hurdles rarely detracted from the positive outcome.

What people talk about most

Service

Customers had positive experiences with service, noting that staff kept them well-informed via email and... See more

Staff

Users describe positive interactions with staff, frequently highlighting their helpfulness, patience, and... See more

User experience

Consumers find user experience to be positive, highlighting that the entire process is simple, smooth, and... See more

Customer service

Reviewers mention positive feedback about customer service, highlighting exceptional interactions, flexible... See more

Price

Clients share positive opinions on price, noting that reviewers frequently received top dollar and the most... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good experiece. Working with CarBrain was smooth & easy from start to finish. My car was a 2010 CRV with almost 298,000 miles, CarBrain offered me hundreds more than the dealership did as a tra... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a great experience with CarBrain. Our advisor Julio was very helpful and kept a great line of communication open as we were awaiting our lien release from the bank. He was patient and kept us i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Carbrain did not offer the most for our car but after being jerked around by two other companies who kept us weaiting for hours, Carbrain was a better value. Picked up the car on time and quick. The t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The young man i was dealing with was very kind and generous in working with me. I was and still am going through a tough time, loss my mom and keeping up with with everything was difficult. I let t... See more


Company details

  1. Car Dealer

About CarBrain

Written by the company

CarBrain is the marketplace for less-than-perfect cars. Whether your vehicle is a total loss, a junk car or just a high-mileage older vehicle, we can make an offer on it in less than 90 seconds with free towing included!

We provide a convenient, customer-service focused solution for clients looking for an easy way to get rid of unwanted vehicles. Tell us what car you have, and we'll give you a no-obligation quote lightning fast! CarBrain offers are guaranteed for seven days, and they always include free towing, no matter where you are. We can pick your car up in as little as 24 to 48 business hours.

Have any questions? Our team is always available to answer them at 1-877-877-7911 or via email at info@carbrain.com. We're here to walk you through the process and provide you with the support you need to sell your car without the hassle and fuss.

CarBrain has been in business since 2007 under the name of DamagedCars. With nearly 15 years of experience, we are the experts in the less-than-perfect car market. Don't waste your time with untrustworthy vendors — turn to a company you know you can trust. Get a quote and get started selling your damaged car today with CarBrain!


Contact info

4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

8K reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

Asks customers to review

This company invites their customers to review, whether positive or negative

Hasn’t replied to negative reviews

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

4.8

All reviews

(7,879)

671 reviews in the last 12 months

Write a review
Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more
late

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely late and poor communication

Genuinely incompetent. 2-hour appointment window (which, why one Earth do they need a 2-hour window?). They were over two hours late to that already-generous window and only gave me an ETA after I called like six people at the company. Wasted half my day waiting around.

I wish I had gone with a more respectful and professional organization, even if that meant I got a worse price for my car.

October 1, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 Stars – Exceptional Service from Olvin at CarBrain

CarBrain gave me the highest offer for my vehicle, but what truly stood out was Olvin’s service.

When I had to pause the process due to moving, he promised to follow up — and he did. He stayed in touch by text and email with clear, friendly communication that was never pushy. When the tow driver ran late, Olvin apologized (even though it wasn’t his company) and immediately stepped in to help. He called the towing company, walked me through what to do, and confirmed my payment right away.

It honestly felt like having someone right by my side the entire time. Even after pickup, when the truck left streaks on my driveway, he helped me figure out how to clean it.

That’s white glove service. Whoever hired Olvin made the right choice — give him a raise!

February 19, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall easy process

Samir Grande was our guide and was very communicative. He led us through every step of the process and made sure that all instructions were understood and followed to make it seamless. The tow driver was quite late, outside of the 8-12 window that had been scheduled, but that was not the fault of Samir. Overall it was an easy process.

December 12, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All went smoothly with sale of car.

The process from start to end was easy and ran smoothly. I was able to arrange a pick up and driver was running about 30 min late. But that's to be expected during morning rush hour. Once he arrived it only took a matter of minutes to complete the transaction. I left with check in hand. Costumer service was concise and well mannered. My questions where answered in a timely manner.

August 29, 2024
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Patient, and understanding.

When working with car brain Carlos was super patient with me, which was super helpful because I had a lot of things going on at the time. He was understanding of my situation even if I had gotten back to him late .

August 29, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

They did not communicate

They did not communicate, which provide me lost of time and gas. They pick up 24 hrs late and did not pick up the title nor leave a check. I had to travel to drop off the title and pick up the check. Once I got there it took them 30 minutes to complete the transaction. Then I go to the bank they issue check from and the tell me I will habe pay 8.00 for cashing the check because I don't have an account there. Then the bank says the check has a hold on it.

July 16, 2024
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy way to lose a junk vehicle

The initial contact was fast and easy. Entering the info of the vehicle and getting an offer was also quick and easy. The contact people were very helpful with questions. Emails and text messages came steadily during the process. Carlos was right on top of it.
The only thing that went wrong was with the local partner picking up the vehicle. I waited the entire scheduled day with no word until I called them late in the afternoon. They ended up coming early the next morning.

June 15, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PROFESSIONAL JOB

EDVIN / CARBRAIN WAS WELL ORGANIZED AND DID AN EXCELLENT JOB IN MAKING MY VEHICLE TRANSACTION HAPPEN.
T-METALS WAS A COUPLE HOURS LATE IN PICKING UP MY MINIVAN, BUT EVERYTHING ELSE WAS GREAT.

April 17, 2024
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Slightly frustrating experience

The company picking up my car was late, and they offered a lower rate than what I was quoted. I texted the situation the the person from Carbrain, but they never responded. It was an okay experience, but one that I'm glad to be done with.

March 13, 2024
CarBrain logo

Reply from CarBrain

We're sorry to hear about the frustrations you experienced during the pickup and with communication. It's important to us that our customers have smooth and transparent transactions, and we apologize that we didn't meet those expectations this time. Your feedback is valuable, and we'll work to improve our service and responsiveness. Thank you for letting us know, and if there's anything we can do to assist you further, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My second car selling experience with CarBrainz

Last night I had my second experience selling a car to car brainz

They were patient with me as I obtained title in my name

Very smooth experience with lots of contact along the way

Actual pickup was late but once they arrived it was a very quick process

They removed license plates that we had forgotten to do

February 9, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience!

I highly recommend CarBrain based on my exceptional experience today! The entire process was incredibly seamless and painless. I reached out for a quote late last night and received a prompt offer in response. Eddison, the associate buyer, was not only courteous but also very quick to address my inquiries.

The technician representing Acres Auto Recycling, the third-party buyer, exhibited a high level of professionalism. After a brief inspection of the car, they immediately offered the quoted sale price in cash. Furthermore, I greatly appreciated their proactive communication, as they called ahead to notify me of their arrival time. The whole interaction with Acres Auto Recycling took less than 15 minutes!

Remarkably, the entire transaction was completed in less than a day! I will most definitely be recommending CarBrain to my friends and family. Their efficiency and professionalism have left a lasting positive impression on me.

October 3, 2023
Unprompted review
CarBrain logo

Reply from CarBrain

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Alice! We're very happy to hear that Eddison was able to provide you such great service, and that our partners at Acres Auto could help you sell your car without a hitch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5-Star Midie

Midie went beyond customer service, she's more the level of a sophisticated Acount Manager. She was communicative, timely and knowledgeable to the point of consultative. Car was picked up a little late, but received full communication from Midie, dispatch and driver. Also, I received timely and substantial payment for my vehicle

July 19, 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NEVER PICKED UP THE CAR. WHY DID THEY BOTHER TALKING TO ME?

Told me they would pick up the car today. Said the driver would call an hour ahead of time. Never got a phone call. I started calling dispatch late in the afternoon. That was the first i heard that it might be well into the evening. Even that was a lie. Driver called at 5:30pm and said he would call around 7 pm so I could drive 60 miles and meet him at the car. It is now 9:17 pm crickets. I don't have 13 plus hours to sit around for a driver that may or may not show up. This has been a nightmare.

December 7, 2022
Unprompted review
CarBrain logo

Reply from CarBrain

Hello,
We have located your file and confirmed that you were able to speak to a file manager and our operations manager this morning in order to reschedule the pickup so that you do not need to be present when the driver arrives.
We strive to provide a convenient service for our clients, and when it goes wrong we want to help clients find a solution as quickly as possible.
We will be following up with you in the next few days to ensure that your vehicle is picked up swiftly and you receive your payment without delay.
-The CarBrain team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Total rip off artists

Total rip off artists. Told them everything about it they gave me a price came to get my truck about five hours late and then tell me oh we cant get much for this year. The year was the first thing they asked me. Got 200 after being told 600. I should have burned the truck to waste their time coming to get it the way they wasted mine. Before selling them another car i will have them come multiple times before disposing of it myself. Ill give it away before i sell it to them.

July 15, 2022
Unprompted review
CarBrain logo

Reply from CarBrain

Hi Stacy,
This doesn't sound like the experience we want to provide, and we want to learn more about why our service provider offered you less for your vehicle than you were supposed to receive.
Could you reach out to us at info@carbrain.com with more information, such as your file number or the phone number you used to create your file?
As soon as you provide us with this information, a CarBrain manager can review what happened and contact you with more information, as well as try to find a solution.
-The CarBrain team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Offer! Everything completed as promised.

I reviewed and spoke to 3 different companies. CarBrain gave the best deal with pick up and payment within 48hrs (2 business days) once accepted. Accepted the deal late Thursday and car was picked up and payment made by the following Monday. My contact at CarBrain was John Santiago. He answered all questions and was helpful and efficient. Dealing with selling a wrecked car is a pain but they made it as easy as it can be.

March 17, 2022

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look