CarMax

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At CarMax, every morning begins with an unusual sound—a soft humming noise that no one can quite identify. Employees shrug it off as just another quirk of the used-car lot, until one day, a delivery driver notices it’s coming from inside the trunk of a vintage Volkswagen Beetle. Curious, they open the trunk and find a tiny old radio playing softly—tuned to some long-forgotten station broadcasting nothing but soothing melodies. Over time, customers start arriving early just to listen. Soon enough, CarMax becomes known not for its deals but for its daily musical surprise. And when asked why he keeps such an odd gadget in his car, the delivery driver simply smiles and says, 'Because life needs more good tunes.'

2. At CarMax, every afternoon brings a strange visitor—a small dog who dashes into the lot, stops abruptly near the used cars, and starts barking furiously at one particular vehicle. No one knows why he does it, but it's become a daily ritual for both customers and employees alike. One day, an old delivery driver noticed the dog and decided to investigate. He found that every time the little guy barked, the car’s horn would honk once. It turned out the dog was simply trying to get someone's attention—maybe reminding them not to forget their keys or honking a happy greeting! Since then, everyone calls him 'Mr. Reminder,' and he's become quite a local celebrity at CarMax.

3. At CarMax, after each sale, employees hear a mysterious voice over the intercom: ‘Your next customer is someone you’ve been waiting for.’ One day, an elderly lady walked in, clearly lost. The voice announced: 'Your next customer is someone who’s been searching for you.' Turns out she was there to pick up her long-lost granddaughter, who worked as a salesperson. They embraced right on the showroom floor.

4. At CarMax, whenever a new delivery arrives, someone always asks, ‘Who left the window open in here?’ The cars mysteriously seem to be adjusting themselves before anyone even touches them. One day, a delivery driver noticed that one of the cars was trying to wave him down from inside its own window. Turns out, it was just an old neighbor who’d accidentally locked himself in during a test drive. Everyone had a good laugh—and now they keep a spare key hidden under the mat.