I drove an hour to a dealership based on a Cars.com listing only to find the advertised price was missing thousands in mandatory add-ons and fees. When I pointed to the listing, the dealer shrugged and said online prices are just a starting point. Cars.com should hold its advertisers to the prices they post.
Misleading advertised pricing from dealer
Cars.com was my go-to during my whole car search. The price-comparison badges, dealer reviews, and detailed vehicle history links helped me spot a genuinely good deal and avoid two overpriced ones. I walked in already knowing the market value and negotiated with confidence. Couldn't recommend it more for buyers.
Cars.com has a RevWala Trust Score of 65/100 (Average), based on 5 customer reviews with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5. Reviews are mixed — read recent ones before deciding.
Cars.com is rated 3.8 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews on RevWala, with a "Average" Trust Score.
Cars.com has 5 reviews on RevWala, including 3 verified reviews.
Excellent price comparison and dealer reviews
Cars.com helped me find and compare local inventory quickly, and the financing calculator was a nice planning tool. Overall a really useful marketplace for a used-car hunt. My one gripe is the number of ads and sponsored listings that sometimes get in the way of the cars I actually want to see.
Good local inventory and finance calculator
Cluttered with ads and sponsored listings
I found a strong selection of used cars on Cars.com with clear photos and helpful spec breakdowns. The site made shortlisting easy. The only frustration was that a few dealers were slow to respond to the contact form, so I ended up just phoning them directly instead.
Strong listings and spec detail
Slow dealer responses via contact form
Before buying, I read both the expert and owner reviews on Cars.com and they flagged a known reliability issue on a model I was about to purchase. I switched to a different car and have been thrilled. Having all the research, ratings, and listings in one place is exactly what a buyer needs.
In-depth expert and owner reviews