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The company has garnered a mixed reputation among customers, with notable strengths in product variety, competitive pricing, and efficient delivery for many orders. Customers appreciate the user-friendly website and the quality of some products, particularly in the automotive parts sector. However, significant concerns arise regarding customer service, particularly related to delays in order fulfillment, difficulties with returns, and inconsistent support experiences. Many customers express frustration over prolonged resolution times for issues, which detracts from overall satisfaction. The feedback indicates a need for improved communication and efficiency in addressing customer concerns to enhance the overall service experience.
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We purchased a truck bed liner from CarID. They shipped it to us, but it never arrived. As we tried to track down what was happening, the shipper provided us more accurate information than CarID. Eventually, CarID tols the shipper to return the liner to them, denied that they had done so, told us that it was still scheduled to be delivered. We checked back with the shipper, who gave us the name of the CarID employee who signed for the return. When we took that back to them, they just cancelled the order. They said they would refund our money, but it hasn't happened yet, so I had to stop payment with my credit card company. I don't care what their prices are. We will NEVER buy from them again. Terrible customer service!
I found a rear drivers side tail cover for a ford focus on ebay for $19.61 with free shipping on ebay, but then I saw CariD.com had the same part for $18, convieniently over a dollar less then I can find it on ebay. I take it to checkout, shipping says $0.00 and my total is $18, better deal than ebay, so I hit continue and enter my payment info, and hit confirm payment, which takes me to a confirmation screen which now shows a shipping fee of $15 added, and my total is $35 after tax. I call them up to cancel, I explain the situation and that I can get the same part for less than $20 shipped on ebay, so she puts me on hold so she can try to price match, leaves me there for 15-20 minutes, then finally comes back on and says she sees it for $25 on ebay and thats the lowest they'll go, I tell her, no, I'm looking right at it for $19.61 shipped on ebay, after being rude to me and giving me back talk, I give her the seller name and the listing info, she points out that its a different brand than the one on there site, which is true, but I say I don't care about brand names, I care that its over $15 cheaper for the same part, which is really mostly a cosmetic anyway, and she finally agrees to give me a refund, but proceeds to tell me, it's going to take over a week to get the money back on my card... Really? Why? Probably a last ditch effort to get you to pay the higher price that they baited and switched you for to begin with. They Probably get enough people that can't afford to buy the part elsewhere for $20 AND be without the $35 for a week, and so just agree to pay the $25 instead of waiting for the refund, I almost considered. But being put on hold that long by a rude customer service rep is bad enough to make me take my business elsewhere, but sketchy bait n switch shipping fees? Excessive refund times? Nope, I'll never use them again, and I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.
Dear Brian, we are very sorry for the situation with your order and inconveniences caused.
Also, please accept our apologies for the poor service provided.
According to our terms and conditions, the price match can be processed for the same product and part number only.
The shipping cost can be seen at checkout stage after the shipping address and zip code fields are filled out.
We sincerely want to remedy this situation and make things right for you.
I kindly ask you to email me with your order number at [email protected], so I could locate it in the system and assist you further.
I will do my best to facilitate the refund process and offer you additional compensation due to the inconveniences.
I look forward to your answer!
Sincerely, Voice Of Client at CARiD.com
I ordered a brake booster. Their online staff confirmed part number when I ordered to confirm it will fit my car. The pic online WAS the part I needed. Sent me one with reverse bolts. Called to complain. They had me send them pics, my VIN number etc! Was told it was my fault the car was made in Japan even though the part they sent doesn't match the online pic. Still waiting for refund and return label.
Dear Tillie, we are very sorry for the fitment issue with the brake booster and inconveniences caused.
We are willing to fix this issue and make things right for you.
I kindly ask you to email me with your order number at [email protected], so I could locate it in the system and assist you further. I will do my best to facilitate the return papers and refund, as well as offer you additional compensation for the inconveniences caused.
I look forward to your answer!
Sincerely, Voice of Client Department at CARiD
I ordered a part for 2 push buttons for my car, the image shows 2 buttons on the add and the description doesn't say otherwise. I get the order and it's one button! I call and they say oh that's only the image that doesn't mean that there's 2 and if you want a refund it's $10 shipping and $5 restocking. Total BS
Dear Joshua,
We are sorry to know that you are not fully satisfied with the product and service provided.
We sincerely want to fix the issue and make things right for you.
Please, email me with your order number at [email protected], so I could locate it in the system and assist you with the full refund or offer alternative options to solve the issue.
I look forward to your answer!
Sincerely, Voice Of Client at CARiD.com
The people it CARiD have no idea what's going on! I ordered Tires and Wheels for my 69 El Camino craigers and Cooper cobras, they were supposed to come Letters Out, got them white letters in. Decided not to turn them around, and one of them blowed out sitting in my garage. They cut the bead when they were installed on the new Wheels which CARiD done! They told me they reviewed the photos and come to the conclusion that I hit something. So attached is a photo and you be the judge!
Dear Keith,
We are very sorry for the situation with tires and inconveniences caused.
We want to remedy the situation and make things right for you.
I kindly ask you to email me with your order number at [email protected], so I could look deeper into this issue and offer you additional compensation for the inconveniences caused.
I look forward to your answer!
Sincerely, Voice Of Client at CARiD.com
Bought Spyder brand headlights for a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee--CARiD priced them at discounted total of $114 and change, delivered to CO. I asked the saleswoman specifically, "Do they include all bulbs?" YES, she said, and both that fact, and the brand "Spyder" was expressed in the order confirmation email they sent. So my package arrived, in a box logoed as "AKKON". That brand is the cheapest Amazon offering, at $88 a pair, including all bulbs and free shipping. My set omitted four main bulbs (2 x 9005; and 2 x 9006). I called CARiD, and got a lot of runaround, including emailed request for photos, VIN #, etc. I have provided all of that; really feel ripped off! No adjustment yet, and to make things worse, I fully installed these, mooching the old bulbs from the worn out lamps--before discovering that the AKKON logo printed on the shipping box is in fact the cheapest headlight in any known market.
Dear Peter, we are sorry for the situation with the headlights and inconveniences caused.
We sincerely want to fix this issue and make things right for you.
I kindly ask you to email me with your order number at [email protected], so I could locate it in the system and assist you further. I will do my best to facilitate the resolution. I will check if the bulbs can be shipped out as well as offer additional compensation due to the inconveniences caused.
I look forward to your answer!
Sincerely, Voice Of Client at CARiD.com
On 08/13/2019 I ordered Weather Tec Floor Liners 1st. Row ~ 2nd row ~ and rear cargo liner from Carid for my wifes birthday. They were for a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. When I received them and tried to put them in they did not fit and it was apparent that they were not for that specified vehicle they were not even close. I called Carid this morning 08/16/2019 and told them that I wanted to return them. The woman there told me that she had to verify that it was the wrong items. Meanwhile I'm trying to ease my wifes disappointment. I told her that it didn't matter ~ I knew they were wrong and just wanted a refund. She put me on hold and came back telling me that I would not get the shipping fees back and that they are going to charge me a return fee. The total of my purchase was $336.59 including tax and shipping The woman told me that I would be getting $290.44 back the cost of the goods was $299.85? My next efforts on this will be to the BBB ( Better Business Bureau! THEY ADVERTIZE "EASY RETURNS" Seems like easy score on my hard earned $$ to me. I work hard for what I have and I will not let these people take my hard earned money when I put faith in them and then get treated like this. Believe me this little scam they are pulling is going to cost them much more than the $46.15 they basically stole from me!
Dear Bruce, please accept our apologies for the situation with the floor liners and inconveniences caused.
We want to fix the issue and make things right for you.
Please, email me with your order number at [email protected], so I could locate it in the system and assist you with return.
I will check if the return fee can be void to issue a full refund, as well as offer additional compensation for inconveniences caused.
I look forward to your answer!
Sincerely, Voice Of Client at CARiD.com
GOOD LUCK GETTING ANY HELP FROM THIS COMPANY ON INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS OR EVEN FITMENT ISSUES ON PARTS. THEY WILL GIVE YOU THE RUN AROUND UNTIL YOU GIVE UP AND RETURN THE PARTS.
Dear Matt, we are very sorry for the fitment issue and poor service provided.
Your frustration is completely understandable.
Please, give us an opportunity to fix the issue and remedy this situation.
I kindly ask you to email me with your order number at [email protected], so I could locate it in the system and assist you further.
I will check on this fitment issue and assist you with return, as well as offer additional compensation for inconveniences caused.
I look forward to your answer!
Sincerely, Voice Of Client at CARiD.com
They jack you around. They say part is ready to ship immediately then three days later still not shipped. Phuck them.
Dear Larry,
We apologize for the shipping delay and inconveniences caused.
Please, give us an opportunity to fix this issue and make things right for you.
I kindly ask you to email me with your order number at [email protected], so I could locate it in the system and assist you further.
I will check if there is any way to facilitate shipping as well as offer you additional compensation for the inconveniences caused.
I look forward to your answer!
Sincerely, Voice Of Client at CARiD.com
Ordered sun visor for my truck. When buying, it said perfect fit. When i got it, the visor kept falling off. When reaching customer service, sounded like they were just passing me around for 2 months. Finally, someone asked me if a replacement would work! I'm like the product never worked in the first place!. If you have money to throw in trash, then deal with this company. Perfect fit... what a joke.
Dear Terrence,
Please, accept our apologies for the situation with the sun visor and inconveniences caused.
We sincerely want to fix the issue and make things right for you.
I kindly ask you to email me with your order number at [email protected], so I could locate it in the system and assist you further with replacement or refund.
We would also like to offer you additional compensation due to the inconveniences caused.
I look forward to your answer!
Sincerely, Voice Of Client at CARiD.com
I ordered four wheel/tire set from them and it was delivered in April 2019. As of today 8/14/19, I have two wheels and tires where the weights have falling off, literally within a month time frame. I called to let them know about this to let them know how inconvenient this had been for me in regards to time and cost to get it rebalanced. I know it doesn't cost much but you wouldn't expect the weights to start falling off after 4 months. I owned many wheels and tires and never had this issue. There answer is if it falls off, it would've happen within a few weeks from the time you received them and we no longer cover that. Seriously? Horrible service. If you don't care about service, shop here. If you do, don't expect it to get it here. I was recommending people to buy here, but now it will be just the opposite.
Dear David, thank you for sharing your experience.
We are sincerely sorry for the huge inconvenience with the tires and weights falling off. Your frustration is completely understandable.
Please, give us an opportunity to assist you further with the issue and offer reimbursement for rebalancing costs.
I kindly ask you to email me with your order number at [email protected], so I could locate it in the system and look deeper into this issue as well as offer you compensation for the inconveniences.
I look forward to your answer!
Sincerely, Voice Of Client at CARiD.com
They will keep putting you on hold saying they are searching for your parts. They get your Vin number and you still get the wrong part or parts when you complain they ask you a bunch of dumb questions. Then tell you the part is not available after they have guaranteed oh it will work. Then you are stuck with return shipping and restock fee when you want your money back
Dear Rick,
We are very sorry for the negative experience you had with your order.
Please, give us an opportunity to make things right for you.
I kindly ask you to email me with your order number at [email protected], so I could locate it in the system and assist you further.
I will check if the restocking fee can be void and facilitate the return process for you.
I would also like to offer you additional compensation for the inconveniences caused.
I look forward to your answer!
Sincerely, Voice Of Client at CARiD.com
This is the worst experience I've ever had! We own a mechanic shop. We order ALOT online to save customers money. When I order this I talked to Johnathan. I gave him the dimension of the wipers and front grille we needed. He put me hold over 5 minutes and said he was calling the Warehouse and have them measure the parts. He came back and advised he had verified they are the dimension we needed. When we received them they are NOT the correct parts. Today I spent over an hour on the phone trying to get a refund. Would you believe they are withholding $10.50 because I refuse to send them pictures of the part #`s that he insisted his suppliers must have packed incorrectly. Who does this? How do you justify this? I will be leaving this review everywhere I can as well as sending it to BBB. This is ridiculous! NEVER ever will buy ANYTHING from you!
Dear Mark,
We are truly sorry to know that you have received incorrect parts.
Your frustration is completely understandable. Please, accept our apologies for inconveniences caused.
The pictures were requested to confirm that you have received the wrong parts and report this case to the Manufacturing facility.
The full refund for the Front Center Bumper Grille has been already issued and refund details were sent to your email.
The full refund (without any deductions) for the remaining three parts will be processed once you drop the package off at the UPS location and return label shows progress back.
The return documents were already sent to your email earlier today.
All you need to do is print out the return merchandise authorization and return label and follow the return instructions provided.
To facilitate refund, we will process it once the return tracking number shows movement back.
Please, check your email for detail of additional compensation we offer due to this inconvenience!
Sincerely, Voice Of Client at CARiD.com
Took 4 weeks to generate my order, said they can no longer supply, I instructed to cancel the order, purchased wheels from another company and 2 days later they sent me a message saying they have shipped my Wheels. Had to cancel second set of wheels, when shipment arrived they were the wrong Wheels with international shipping, at my expense they want me to return the wheels and now won't provide me an address unless I sign some waver, all I want was the address to acquire a quote, wish I read all these reviews before purchasing. Refunded me $2K, is not even enough to return the wheels shipping costs and now I am stuck with wheels I requested to cancel, I didn't even order, like or want. Thinking I should file a complaint with the FTC, this company needs to learn a few lesson's. This whole thing has cost me $6.5K and I only got $2K back.
Update: Sent my order number 2 weeks ago without a response still...
Dear Darren, we are terribly sorry for the negative experience and all the issues you have encountered in regards to this order.
Your frustration is completely understandable. Please, accept our apologies for the delay in shipping. We are also sorry for shipping you the wrong wheels and the misunderstanding with cancellation.
We sincerely want to remedy the situation and make things right for you.
I kindly ask you to email me with your order number, so I could locate it in the system and assisst you further.
I will check if we can facilitate the return and refund process, as well as offer you additional compensation for all the inconveniences caused.
I look forward to your answer!
Sincerely, Voice Of Client at CARiD.com
Paid $630 for tires. Was not home to sogn for package so they got shipped to UPS location. Went to UPS and they said they sent them back to sender. Carid would not resend them or provide a refund unless I paid $71 in shipping return fees lol.
Dear Josh, we are sorry for the situation with tires and inconveniences caused.
We want to remedy this situation for you and cover the inconveniences.
I kindly ask you to email me with your order number at [email protected], so I could locate it in the system and assist you further as well as offer compensation for this misunderstanding.
I look forward to your answer!
Sincerely, Voice Of Client at CARiD.com
Ordered a roof rack over the phone from a representative, asked lots of questions and made sure item could be returned if needed. Was told of course you can return item, satisfaction guaranteed. Wasn't told of the requirements to be able to return item, there's always that fine print. Horrible customer service! Wouldn't allow return and now out $600.00. Please shop around and buy from a better company!
Dear Priscilla, we are very sorry to know that you are not fully satisfied with the roof rack and service provided.
Please, give us an opportunity to improve your experience and remedy the situation.
I kindly ask you to email me with your order number at [email protected], so I could locate it in the system and look deeper into this issue.
I will check if the product can be still returned and if the return fee can be void for you.
I would also like to offer you additional compensation for the inconveniences caused by the issue.
I look forward to your answer!
Sincerely, Voice Of Client at CARiD.com
Customer service is horrible, Alexjandro was super rude (loser)... it's been 4 months and still don't have my wheels.
Dear Edwin,
We are truly sorry for the shipping delay.
Your frustration is completely understandable.
According to the most updated information from the warehouse the wheels are scheduled to ship on August 6, and we will provide you with the tracking information to your email once the order is shipped.
To follow up on our phone conversation, the partial refund for the inconvenience will be issued within 24 hours and you will receive an email with refund details.
Please, accept our apologies for the delay once again!
We appreciate your patience and understanding so much.
Sincerely, Voice Of Client at CARiD.com
8/1/2019- They came back to me and made up with some gift card and coupons. I managed to get things i needed. I did understand that it was not directly their fault for the damaged rims and more the company installing the tires on the rims. Thanks guys.
Ordered Wheels and tires package but wheel came dented. The buying experience was great overall. I received the wheels dented and all they could give me was $100... I feel like enough said.
After searching for a certain car rack, I found these folks. Knowing that a particular piece was very scarce, I spoke to a CariD rep (Estevan). Not believing his routine assurances about availability, I pressed him on the issue. After putting the call on hold, he then advised me that one part would ship in a week with everything else would ship in 24 hours. I placed the order.
You know what happened.
A couple of days after the assured ship date, I called. This rep was actually quite good (Fren) unfortunately he was trying to clean up a mess. Nothing had shipped and they were waiting on the unobtainable part - but it was promised in a week's time. Once bitten and all that, I again insisted on getting a verification from the supplier and the call ended with the rep telling me that a status update would follow in:
A) 24 hours
B) 48 hours
C) 72 hours
D) all of the above
It was d. Displeasure expressed.
In real life, the rep called back within an hour. They did not yet have any update.
I cancelled the order. Still waiting on confirmation info.
Order reference number *******.
Stay away from CARiD. Live a happier life.
Dear Dwayne,
We sincerely apologize for the shipping delay and inconveniences it caused. To justify ourselves, we were informed of the products being out of stock after the order has been already placed.
The order has been cancelled and the full refund in the amount has been refunded back to your original payment method. The refund details were sent to your email.
Please, check your email for details of additional compensation we offer due to this inconvenience.
I look forward to your answer!
Sincerely, Voice Of Client at CARiD.com
Ordered tire sensors from CARiD thinking I would save myself some time with my wheel purchase so I wouldn't have to have them switched over and rebuilt from my old rims. After having them installed, a day later I had issues with the sensors. Come to find out the sensors where I purchase were faulty. Thinking the installer was incompetent I took my car to the dealer to get checked out. They confirmed the sensors were not working and needed to purchase new sensors to fix the issue. So, I contacted CARiD to get them to exchange them for another set. Kept getting the run around with the CARiD customer service rep. Finally, after a few days of complaining got the okay to send them back and was told within 24-48 hours I would receive a return authorization. It's now been 10 days later and still no return label. I called multiple time and they just keep saying it's going to take more time. Since I couldn't wait for CARiD to send me replacement sensors I had to purchase another set of sensors from the tire shop. Wish I just had ordered the wheels and sensor from another company that could have treated me better after spending $2,000 +. As of 7/29/19, I am still waiting on my return authorization. I have wasted over 20 hours between my wife and I trying to resolve this issue with CARiD.
Dear Kharis, we are very sorry for the issue with the sensors and delay with return papers.
Please, give us an opportunity to make things right for you and fix this issue.
I kindly ask you to email me with your order number at [email protected], so I could locate it in the system and facilitate the process for you. I also would like to offer you additional compensation due to the caused inconveniences.
I look forward to your answer!
Sincerely, Voice Of Client at CARiD.com
Answer: No, no no no no no no. Do not use this site. Go to a local shop and get a quality product with a warranty. Go to a store front.
Answer: Dear Jose A., The shipping timeframes depend on the type of the product you are going to purchase. Most of the items are on stock ready to be shipped, however, we list products which have to be manufactured. Shipping within the US usually takes up to 5 business days. To get more information, please call our Sales line at 800-505-3274 ext 81. We will be glad to answer all your questions. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Answer: Dear Liz K., That's a good question, but unfortunately, we do not have an answer on it. It is better to ask the SiteJabber support to explain how the rating calculates. To answer your question about why you should buy from us, I would say that we have a huge variety of the OE replacement and aftermarket automotive goods and if you are fixing or restoring your vehicle you must look through our website. We do guarantee the lowest price and good quality. If you have any questions or concerns, please give us a call at 800-505-3274. We will gladly assist you. Sincerely, Consumer Relations department at CARiD.com
Answer: Dear Time h., We are sorry to know, that your product got damaged. Our professional Tech Support team will be glad to look into the issue and help you with getting a refund for the damaged merchandise. Please get in touch with our representative at 800-505-3274 ext 82. Thank you
Answer: Thank you sitejabber... I will put out the extra money and buy my parts from pep boys. That way if I have a problem I can just walk into the store to return the item. This site is a God send because I was just about to place my order on CARid.com
Answer: They are only concerned about the sale and not the customer. Maybe the owner was in the used car buisness before!
Answer: Dear Chantal, Thank you for your questions. All prices on our website are given in US dollars. Please specify the item number you are interested in to me at [email protected] and your vehicle details and I will provide you with the total in Canadian dollars. Look forward to your reply. Thank you in advance!
Answer: Dear Tom, Thank you for paying your attention to the reviews posted for our store. Unfortunately, it is rare today that people take the time out of their day to recognize a job well done. They would rather go and let others know about the unfortunate that has happened to the order than say how positive they are about the service and products received. That is why you can see negative reviews only. Please specify your concern and your order information, so I could do everything possible to prevent you from writing another negative review. You may email me directly at [email protected] Look forward for your reply.
Answer: Dear Quincy, Thank you for your concern. We regret to know, that the mufflers did not meet your expectations and you decided to return them. Usually Magnaflow meaning vehicle specific high performance exhaust systems, with badges and polished tips etc. In this case the universal Magnaflow mufflers were purchased. They were true Magnaflow items, but universal fit. To ensure the precise fit, there was a need to measure the original mufflers and to purchase the ones with the same dimensions. Anyway, the mufflers are on their way back to the manufacturer. We will issue a full refund to your account upon receipt. If you have any questions or concerns, please give us a call at 800-505-3274 ext 82. We will be glad to assist you. Sincerely, Consumer Relations department at CARiD.com
Answer: Dear Morgan, We will be glad to cancel your order asap. Please call our Customer Service team at 800-505-3274 ext 82. Thank you
CARiD.com is an e-commerce retailer of auto parts and accessories, specializing in both OEM and aftermarket products.
Founded in 2003 in New York City, CARiD.com serves over 50,000 automotive products for most existing cars, trucks, and SUVs. Among its best-sellers are body kits, lambo doors, dash kits, custom grilles, spoilers, lights and logo mats.
At CARiD, we showcase the finest car accessories that do the trick. We offer aftermarket car parts, designed for specific models, resulting in a precise match and a perfect interaction with factory parts and mechanisms. Whether it's technical upgrade, protection, or exotic fashion, our line of accessories has you covered. The most respected brand names along with the best value are why this is your premier destination for all Car Accessories and Performance Parts that add character and class.


Dear Ken,
We are very sorry for the situation with your order and inconveniences caused.
We were informed by the shipping carrier that you have requested to hold the package until 08/26, and the storage fees in this regards.
We tried to contact you and inform of the storage conditions and fees, but got no answer on how to proceed.
Due to these circumstances the package was returned to the shipper and the full refund for your order has been issued to your original payment method on 08/27.
The refund details were sent to your email.
We are very sorry for this misunderstanding and frustration.
I have sent you an email with an offer of additional compensation we offer for inconveniences.
I look forward to your answer!
Sincerely, Voice of Client Department at CARiD