News and helpful information
Tips on in-house loan screening and the documents needed, hints for choosing a used car, and news from the store.
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Documents needed to buy, and about guarantors
A summary of the documents to prepare when buying with an in-house loan, and why we ask for a guarantor.
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7 points to check when looking at a used car
Repair history, remaining inspection period, service records, the underside. A guide to what to check, and in what order, when you see the car in person.
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Kei car vs minivan: how different are the running costs?
Put tax, inspection, fuel and insurance side by side and the yearly difference becomes clear. We sort out how to choose from the size of your family and how far you drive.
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Stock updated
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What is the total-amount cap on lending, and how does it affect car loans?
The cap limits a person's total borrowing to one third of annual income. We explain how it relates to car loans.
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About our in-house loans
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6 reasons a car loan is refused, and what to do next
Most refusals are due not to the amount of income itself but to history and borrowing limits. For each reason we set out realistic next steps.
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What do in-house loan screeners look at? For those refused elsewhere
With an in-house loan, CarMax screens by its own standards without a credit company. Not judging only by past financial trouble or a short time with an employer is the biggest difference from an ordinary auto loan.
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We deliver anywhere in Japan
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About the one-year free warranty
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Opening hours