TrueCar, Inc. Reviews 1,807

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

TrueCar is a joke! Plain and simple. They give you a price that they have supposedly already contracted with the dealership, meaning NO junk or bogus fees. However, this is not the case; the dealershi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t believe the TrueCar Cash Offer service. They let “certified” dealers on their platform who offer prices within KBB traded in ranges so they look legit. Then when you accept their offer they dro... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I specifically choose TrueCar to avoid the hassle of dealing with car salespeople. It is not an online only service, they basically forward you contact information to dealers. I am still receivi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

For car buyers truecar.com looks good at first use, BUT BEWARE, because if you want to contact the actual seller (they are a conduit for dealers) you have to click on “get actual price” and then go th... See more

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  1. Online marketplace
  2. Price comparison site
  3. Search engine company

About TrueCar, Inc.

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TrueCar is a leading automotive digital marketplace that seeks to make car buying and selling easy, transparent and efficient.

From discovery to delivery, consumers can use TrueCar to explore new and used vehicles from an expansive, cross-brand selection of inventory from our vast network of Certified Dealers.

Founded in 2005, TrueCar has built a trusted brand and a strong reputation for providing consumers with useful tools, research, market context and pricing transparency as they embark on their car-buying journey. The Company is bringing more of the purchasing process online by allowing consumers to find a new or used vehicle that is right for them, secure financing, sell or trade-in their current vehicle and complete their purchase with a reputable dealer all from the comfort of their home.

TrueCar powers auto-buying programs for more than 250 leading brands, including Sam's Club, Navy Federal Credit Union and American Express. We partner with our Certified Dealers to help millions of consumers find the right new or used vehicle that meets their needs, delivering a great consumer experience that is personalized and efficient.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am happy with this site except for…

I am happy with this site except for one thing-later on, I received an email offering me a bonus amount off of what I THOUGHT was the car I had chosen(I think it was $1000) ,but then, after reading the offer more closely, it wasn't, in fact, on the car of my choice, but on a completely different model. Very disappointing!

21 June 2022
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

We used TrueCar to find a local BMW…

We used TrueCar to find a local BMW dealer and ordered a car as the dealer did not have a single car in inventory or even one already enroute that was close to what we wanted. We paid full MSRP with a $2,500 deposit up front. More than a month later, we received the first communication that the car was "in production". Three weeks later after no further communication, my wife called the dealership and talked to the salesman's "partner" who looked up and said "the car is on the boat" - nothing more. My wife pushed as to what that might mean for actual delivery? Answer: About the first week of July.
Really? is that the best you can do for communication?

20 June 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and grateful but…

Very helpful and grateful but unfortunately I'm having a hard time trying to get the new Tacoma of my choice. Our son is a finance manager at a Toyota dealership he put in a preference to Toyota for a 2022 Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 in Blue Crush and they are sending every color but blue. Its crazy but I'm hanging in there. We are also talking to other dealers. We will only buy from a dealer that is NOT charging anything over MSRP there's dealers out there you just have to find them.

20 June 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

to start with the most important thing

to start with the most important thing: I found the best price, they contacted me quickly and without any pressure. but when it comes to doing the paperwork that takes a long time unnecessarily. I think that is the only negative.

19 June 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous used car search tool!

I spent about three months searching the USA for a particular used car. During the search process, I used three different search tools, including TrueCar. All three worked however, I found TrueCar to be the most accurate (car featured was still available, new listings quickly identified, and easy to use) and gave the most information without further inquiry. I ended up finding the exact vehicle through TrueCar, and proceeded to purchase it. Can recommend TrueCar without reservation.

16 June 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Never Leave Home Without Your True Car Certificate

If I could, I would rate True Car with 10 stars because the True Car certificate I received and took to the dealership saved me $10,000. I was appalled to see a $10,000 markup on the buyer's invoice. I informed the salesman that I was not going to pay that amount and left. I went online, obtained a certificate from True Car, presented it to the salesman, he took it to his manager, the certificate was honored, which did not include the $10,000 markup. I'm happy to say I purchased the vehicle less the $10,000. As the slogan goes, "Never leave home without it!" referring to American Express. My slogan is never leave home without your True Car Certificate when purchasing a vehicle. Thank you True Car, Inc.

14 June 2022

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