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CarMax

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CarMax is a big company that buys and sells used cars. They have an online tool where you can see how much they might pay for your car.

Technical Definition

CarMax is a large used‑car retailer that offers online car valuations and in‑store purchases. Their valuation tool estimates a vehicle’s wholesale price based on market data.

About CarMax

CarMax, Inc. is a used vehicle retailer based in the United States. It operates two business segments: CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance. The company began as a side business of Circuit City Corporation, Inc., opening its first location in September 1993 in Richmond, Virginia. As of January 2025, CarMax operates 253 locations.

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