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Carvana Return Policy

Last verified: 2026-03-20

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www.carvana.com/help/purchasing-a-car/what-are-the-limits-of-the-7-day-money-back-guarantee

Summary

Carvana offers a 7 days return window on most items. You must notify Carvana of your intent to return or exchange the vehicle before 8:00 p.m. EST on the 7th day after receiving it.. Receipt is required. Refunds are issued via refunds are issued to the original form of payment.. Notable exceptions include the vehicle has been in an accident or damaged., the vehicle has been modified or altered from its original condition., a lien or other encumbrance has been placed on the vehicle (other than the one from carvana)., and more. Refund processing: 10-15 business days.

Return Window

7 days

Receipt

digital ok

Category

online

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Return Conditions

  • You must notify Carvana of your intent to return or exchange the vehicle before 8:00 p.m. EST on the 7th day after receiving it.
  • The vehicle must not have been driven more than 400 miles; a fee of $1.00 per mile applies to any additional mileage.
  • The vehicle must be in the same condition as it was when it was delivered.

Refund Methods

  • Refunds are issued to the original form of payment.

Exceptions & Restrictions

  • The vehicle has been in an accident or damaged.
  • The vehicle has been modified or altered from its original condition.
  • A lien or other encumbrance has been placed on the vehicle (other than the one from Carvana).
  • Shipping charges are non-refundable.
  • Any vehicle you traded in as part of the purchase will not be returned.

Exchange Policy

  • You can exchange a vehicle up to two times.
  • The third vehicle received is not eligible for the 7-Day Money Back Guarantee and cannot be returned or exchanged.

Additional Notes

  • The 7-Day Money Back Guarantee begins on the day you receive the vehicle.
  • To initiate a return or exchange, you must contact a Carvana Advocate by phone or chat.

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r/askcarsales·2y ago

Carvana won't pick up by "returned" car (MI, USA)

I bought a Volvo S60 on Carvana, paying roughly $29,000 cash. It arrived with a couple issues, so I asked to return it shortly after. A driver came with an empty truck last Thursday (8 days ago), but said "because of your street, I can't take it today." I signed the return papers, and she told me to

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r/SubaruForester·1y ago

4 days left to return my Carvana Forester... decisions decisions

Edit: we have started the return process, thanks for the advice everyone. --- My wife and I spent the last month trying to find an Outback or Forester that met our criteria (50k miles max, leather interior, $20k max) and after a number of false starts with dealers, a "perfect" car/deal that failed i

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r/carvana·3y ago

Who should I get a PPI inspection from during my 7 day return policy from Carvana?

I'm looking to purchase a 2016 Honda Fit with only 22k miles. Everything is probably good with it, other than the last person didn't drive a lot. I did notice that only 2 oil changes were reported to Carfax, so that is my main worry. Regardless, everyone told me I should get an inspection. I stopped

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r/subaru·1y ago

4 days left to return my Carvana purchase.. decisions decisions

Edit: we have started the return process, thanks for the advice everyone. --- My wife and I spent the last month trying to find an Outback or Forester that met our criteria (50k miles max, leather interior, $20k max) and after a number of false starts with dealers, a "perfect" car/deal that failed i

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