CarGurus Reviews 1,166

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.6

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Review summary

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Considering 437 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently praise the website for its comprehensive search selection and detailed vehicle information, including access to CARFAX reports. Many find the platform convenient and helpful for finding suitable vehicles, appreciating the assistance provided during their car search. Reviewers also highlight the efficiency of the process, describing it as quick and painless. However, some people were dissatisfied with aspects of customer service and communication. There are mentions of broken promises regarding scheduled calls and a lack of responsiveness from representatives. Some users also experienced issues with incorrect or inaccurate information on the site, and a few noted problems with being redirected to partner sites with limited listings.

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Staff

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Customer service

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Website

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Product

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Service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Straight ahead. Good Q&A. Waiting to see how dealership responds. CarGurus agent Phil said he'd tee things up -- conveying my answers to questions he asked, as well as his responses to questions I ask... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The logic/journey used on sms needs improvement. Since I’ve contacted several dealers about different 4Runners, I think the auto text message should include the link to the car, not just the ID number... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

They said they would call me back I sent them my phone number waiting all day and nothing no one called me ! And then they ask me for a review after how can you ask for a review and didn’t even call t... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

This is a great resource to quickly find vehicles. However most dealers on here do not seem to be fully transparent with pricing. Lots of prices listed seem to be a way of baiting customers to reach o... See more

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Company details

  1. Auto Market
  2. Online Marketplace

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CarGurus is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based automotive research and shopping website that assists users in comparing local listings for used and new cars, and contacting sellers.


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3.6

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

1K reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cargurus is great!

Easy to understand and great review with market value of vehicles.

February 28, 2026
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We appreciate your feedback and 5-star rating!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Communication

Very responsive in answering all questions I had. Pleasant experience.

February 28, 2026
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Thank you for your 5-star rating!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The dealer posted an incorrect number…

The dealer posted an incorrect number of miles for the vehicle which was misleading and changed the CarGurus rating. Instead of 113-miles, the vehicle actually had 113,000 miles on the odometer.

February 27, 2026
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Reply from CarGurus

We’re sorry to hear about this experience. Accurate mileage is crucial, and we understand how misleading listings can be frustrating. We encourage reporting any discrepancies to the dealer and through our platform so we can review the listing and help ensure accurate information for all shoppers.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Got most of the information ok

Got most of the information, I need but I'm trying to find out about my trade, carvanna offered to buy it , not use to buying like this, it's a little complicated, but if it works for me, it will be fine..

February 26, 2026
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Reply from CarGurus

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you were able to get most of the information you needed.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

They are reliable and get you the help you need

Was fast and affordable and get you plug into whatever you're looking for

February 26, 2026
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Reply from CarGurus

Thank you for the great feedback! We’re so glad to hear the process felt fast, affordable, and helped connect you with exactly what you were looking for. That’s exactly the experience we aim to provide. If you ever need assistance again, we’re here to help!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Understood what I was asking and was…

Understood what I was asking and was giving me all the right details

February 25, 2026
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Reply from CarGurus

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you were able to get most of the information you needed. If there’s anything else we can help clarify or any additional details you’re still looking for, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re happy to assist!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

New update or whatever they have going…

New update or whatever they have going on is horrendous. there is a search bar and when I type 2024 bmw m340iX drive it shows irrelevant results. Why am I seeing irrelevant results this website's new update is very poorly designed. Ill be making an account with autotrader soon!

Additionally the when you hit a specific trim the entire website reloads and unchecks it. Like what is going on? i tried using a different device to see if that was the issue and guess what?!?! Same issue. Make sure you have a working website before you decide to publish it!

February 25, 2026
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Reply from CarGurus

We’re really sorry to hear about your frustration — that’s definitely not the experience we want anyone to have. Search results that don’t feel relevant and filters that reset unexpectedly can make the process incredibly frustrating, especially when you know exactly what vehicle you’re looking for.

We appreciate you taking the time to explain what’s happening, including testing on another device. That feedback is helpful, and we’ll be sure to share it with our product team so they can investigate the search and filter behavior further.

If you’d like to provide additional details directly, you can reach out to us here: https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/enterFeedback.action

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Responsive

Very fast response rate.

February 24, 2026
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Reply from CarGurus

Thank you for the 4-star review! We’re glad to hear you experienced a very fast response rate — providing timely information is important to us. We appreciate your feedback and hope to make your next experience even better.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wish not computer would answer my…

I wish not computer would answer my questions.

February 23, 2026
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Reply from CarGurus

Thank you for your feedback. We understand that speaking with a real person can be important, and we’re sorry the experience felt frustrating. Our tools are designed to provide quick help, but if you need more personalized assistance, please reach out to our support team and we’ll be glad to help further.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I was expecting to have a faster answer.

I was expecting to have a faster answer.

February 23, 2026
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Reply from CarGurus

Thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry for the delay in getting you an answer. We understand how important timely responses are and are working to improve our response times. If you still need assistance, please reach out again, and we’ll be happy to help as quickly as possible.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Claribel was very helpful

Claribel was very helpful, provided me with all the information I needed quickly and professionally.

February 22, 2026
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Reply from CarGurus

Thank you for taking the time to review us and provide such great feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spoke with Jerico

Spoke with Jerico, he was very helpful! I truly appreciated Jerico and his help.

February 21, 2026
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Reply from CarGurus

Thank you for providing such valuable feedback. We are so glad you received the assistance you needed!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

the bot chats are a waste of time as…

the bot chats are a waste of time as the information they give you about the cars is incorrect and typical bait and switch .

February 20, 2026
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Reply from CarGurus

We’re sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it can be when information doesn’t match what you expect. Vehicle details and pricing on our site are provided directly by the dealership, but we take concerns about inaccurate information or potential bait-and-switch practices seriously and review them when reported. If you’re willing, please contact our support team with the listing link and details so we can investigate further and help address the issue.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CarGurus technology was very efficient…

CarGurus technology was very efficient in getting an out of state dealer to contact me about a car. Highly recommend!

February 20, 2026
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Reply from CarGurus

We are so happy to hear this. We appreciate your feedback and rating!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mariel was an absolute pleasure to deal with

Mariel was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Answered my questions, sent all the information to the selling dealer, and was quick and knowledable with her responses. Im quite impressed.

February 20, 2026
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Reply from CarGurus

We appreciate your feedback and 5-star rating!

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