Company Celebrates with “CarMax Rally for Charity” Online Event
RICHMOND, Va. (October 31, 2013) – CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially
opened its first store in Brandywine, Maryland today, located at 7700 Matapeake Business Drive. CarMax’s 6th store in Maryland, the
Brandywine store is more than 27,000-square-feet, occupies more than 11 acres, employs nearly 60 associates and stocks approximately 400 used vehicles of nearly every make and model.
In celebration of the new Brandywine store, the company is hosting an online “CarMax Rally for Charity” contest, which launches today on the CarMax Facebook page. CarMax is donating a total of $5,000 to three local nonprofits who are competing for votes. The
organizations, selected for their impact on the community, are the Humane Society of Charles County,Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake and the Charles County Children’s Aid Society. Participants can vote once per day.
“Our goal is to not only serve our customers, but to give back to the communities where we live and work,” said Scott Sheffield, location general manager
of the Brandywine CarMax. “It is an honor to help support these three remarkable charities.”
Until November 14, individuals can visit the CarMax Facebook page to cast their vote for one of the charities.
Each charity will receive a donation of $1,000 for participating. The charity that receives the most votes will receive an additional $2,000 donation and
be announced on the CarMax Facebook page.
CarMax opened its first store in Richmond, Va. 20 years ago after the company
surveyed thousands of consumers to find out what they liked and disliked about car shopping. CarMax was designed according to the survey responses, giving
consumers what they asked for:
Low Prices
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No hassles, no haggling on all four parts of the car purchase:
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o The price of the vehicle, which is posted clearly on the car and on carmax.com
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o An optional extended service plan, consumers can choose to purchase the plan that’s right for them
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o Financing, with all options displayed on a computer for the consumer to review
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o The “trade-in,” a written offer good for seven days whether or not the customer buys a car from CarMax
Broad Selection
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Nearly every make and model (both domestic and imported used vehicles)
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Used vehicles that are generally one to six years old with fewer than 60,000 miles
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More than 35,000 vehicles online at carmax.com
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Transfer most used cars to the store nearest you (fee may apply)
Commitment to Quality
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CarMax Quality Certified
means selecting the best cars to renew and protect by:
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Careful evaluation – only one in three cars we evaluate has the quality necessary to become a CarMax car
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Investing time and money so you don’t have to – every CarMax used car undergoes a rigorous 125+ point inspection
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Providing a 30-Day Limited Warranty and 5-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Customer Friendly
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A kids play area
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CarMax will buy any car, whether or not the seller purchases a CarMax vehicle
Brandywine, Maryland residents also can preview CarMax vehicles by logging onto www.carmax.com. The website features
actual prices and photos of thousands of CarMax vehicles available nationwide. Prospective car buyers can have a used vehicle transferred from any CarMax
location to the Brandywine, Maryland store (fee may apply). CarMax has several other area stores located throughout Maryland.
About CarMax
CarMax, a member of the FORTUNE 500 and the S&P 500, and one of the FORTUNE 2013 “100 Best Companies to Work For,” is the nation’s largest retailer of
used cars. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., CarMax currently operates 125 used car superstores in 62 markets. The consumer offer features low, no haggle
prices, a broad selection of CarMax Quality Certified used cars, and superior customer service. During the twelve months ended February 28, 2013, the
company retailed 447,728 used cars and sold 324,779 wholesale vehicles at our in-store auctions. For more information, access the CarMax website at www.carmax.com.
Media Contacts
Casey Werderman, CarMax Public Relations, (804) 747-0422 ext. 4773
Twitter: @CarMax, Facebook: facebook.com/CarMax