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CARiD

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CARiD Reviews Summary

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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1,239
value
765
shipping
794
returns
697
quality
681
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North Dakota
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Wrong headlights
November 1, 2018

I ordered a set of 08 g35 sedan headlights. Hey arrived on time however after installing them they did not fit in the bumper properly. I did some research and found the headlights were for a 2010+ g37. I contacted CARID and told them about the issue to which the said they would contact the manufacturer. A week later I got a response stating they were the correct headlights. I can personally guarantee they are not the right lights having installed them and looked at the discrepancy myself. Selling incorrect products to customers and telling them they are wrong... good business model

Date of experience: November 1, 2018
Carid C. — CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Gabe,

We apologize for the incorrect items you received. The return was already requested for you. Please allow us 48 business hours to work on this matter with the manufacturer and get back to you with further instructions.

Thank you for understanding.

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Team at CARID.com

Illinois
1 review
2 helpful votes
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NO WHEELS NO REFUND
October 31, 2018

I ordered wheels Oct. 04,2018. I was told they would be shipped by the 10th. Around the 14th or 15th, nothing. I called and was told they would shipped within the next 24 and a tracking number would be sent by email. Three days passed and nothing. I called again. I was told the wheels were damaged and had to be shipped back to the manufacturer. A new set would be shipped within 24 for hour. I asked for his name and a email confirming what we had discussed over the phone. He never sent anything. I called again and complained about the 3 lies that were told to me about my order. He checked into it. He said the manufacture had no record of my order. I requested to speak to a Supervisor. He said they would not speak with me nor would they return my call. After that, I requested a full refund. He stated he would send over the request. That was on Oct. 25. I called today Oct 30. I was told after waiting about 10 minutes, I would need to hold for another 5 minutes or he could call or email me back an answer. I have not heard from him or nor did I receive an email. I even sent my salesman an email asking him to look into it. Never heard a word from him.
Randy from Georgia

Date of experience: October 30, 2018
Carid C. — CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Randy,

Please allow me an opportunity to help you in getting the situation resolved. I want to reassure you that I will do everything possible to make you a satisfied client. Please email me at [email protected] with your order number, so I could check the situation.

Look forward to your reply.

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Team at CARID.com

Washington
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Running boards arrived damaged. I get one run around after the other from Carid. Lie after lie. I don't think they are ever going to honor their end of replacing the product or refunding my money. They sent me a damaged product and stole 400.00 dollars from me. Do not purchase one thing from this company. I'm going to report them to the Better Business Bureau and leave a review of the lousy service every where I can.

Date of experience: October 30, 2018
Carid C. — CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Vance,

We are apologize for the damaged parts received. We have strict Damage Claim policy, according to which each item should be replaced or refunded in case it was deleievred damaged. If specific conditions are met: a damage claim must be filed if the request was received no later than 30 days from the date of delivery, the items are in their original packaging and have not been installed or modified. I will be glad to check this particular situation and offer my assistance. Please provide me with your order number at [email protected].

Thank you!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Team at CARID.com

Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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If I could have given them a 0 for customer service I would have. Long story short, I ordered a tire/wheel package. I received 4 damaged wheels due to the wheel weights falling off and rattling around in the packaging. I also figured out that they shorted me on the TPMS sensors. They would not do anything about either issue. Do not buy anything from these typical Jersey ***holes.

Date of experience: October 30, 2018
Carid C. — CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Peter,

I am sorry to know that nothing was done to rectify the issue. Please contact me directly at [email protected], I will take all required measures.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation with us.

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Team at CARID.com

Arizona
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
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On Sept 23rd I ordered some custom seat covers for my car. Was told they would be in my hands in 10-14 days. Days came and went so I called them... they have not shipped yet I was told. Waited another week and called again... this time they have no idea where the seat covers are. A few days later I called again and was told by a supervisor that the company that makes the seat covers is out of the fabric I specified? Really? No one called me... I would have chosen a different fabric! I am told that I will have them within the week as they are almost done. Wait another week still no shipping information. Called again this time to cancel the entire order... they said they would and then I get shipping data. Called them yet again and they asked if I would accept the order IF they gave me a 45.00 discount. I finally gave in and then mailed the darn covers. A week later they arrive and then I find out the discount was only on a future order! Who in their right mind would order a second time after this mess! Mostly I am irked because they accepted my order cancellation due to extended delay of product and took the "cancel" back!

Date of experience: October 27, 2018
Carid C. — CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Client,

We are sorry that your experience with us inclined you to post negative review for our store. We should admit that unfortunates may happen during the manufacturing process. However, I completely agree that we should have had you informed on this matter in a timely manner. Please let me offer some compensation to you. You may email me at [email protected] and I will be glad to assist you further.

Thank you!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Team at CARID.com

California
3 reviews
16 helpful votes
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They asked me to give them a good review in exchange for $15 discount coupon which they lie, MITZ is the customer service rep with bad customer attitude! Will not buy from them again!

Date of experience: October 25, 2018
Carid C. — CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Nguoi,

I apologize for a poor assistance you have experienced. We did not mean to show a mistrust to you. The pictures are required to save time and shipping costs for the warranty replacement. This is a regular procedure used by many other stores. Please provide me with your order number, so I could look into this particular situation and assist you further. My email address is [email protected].

Thank you!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Team at CARID.com

Michigan
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I'd bought a few parts from this outfit in the past without incident.

Last week I placed an $1,100 order for 17 cases of filters. They accepted the order indicating everything was in stock and would be shipped. Couple days later get a call; only 5 cases are in stock; 12 are on backorder... for at least a month or more.

I needed to check on timing before deciding what to do. Yesterday I called them back and very clearly said-ship the 5 cases you have and cancel/refund the 12 cases on backorder. I will have to find another source for them--can't wait over a month.

The csr said she understood and put me on hld t process the refund. When she came back she said she'd called the distributor to check on status and they'd get back to her w/in 24 hrs re. The back-order issues.?! #$#@$$!. What did she think she was doing. That ship had sailed. I then - even more clearly - reiterated that I wanted the back order parts canceled and did want the in-stock parts shipped... in other words a partial cancellation. She put me on hold for 5 more minutes and in fact did process the partial cancellation... or so she said.

I got 2 emails. This evening I read through them carefully and discovered that they cancelled the ENTIRE order. I have no inbound parts... though no one at CARID felt moved to tell me this.

I called the call center and got a bunch of gobbly-gook. I got off the phone having no idea how this got screwed up.

Add to this the fact that the call center reps must be sitting in each other's laps. I could hardly hear the CSR because of all the background cacophony of the other reps. It soounded like what I imagine these sketchy stock brokerage pump and dump bucket shops must sound like.

What an amateur operation!

Date of experience: October 23, 2018
Carid C. — CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Wil,

Please accept my apologies for the poor assistance. I am truly sorry abut the inventory mistake. Please allow me an opportunity to check everything for you ad make things right. I will need to know your order number. Please send it to [email protected].

Thank you!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Team at CARID.com

Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I'm still waiting on them to ship a product that was marked as in stock because... and I hope you are seated... they don't have it and they blame the manufacturer for the delay...

Date of experience: October 22, 2018
Carid C. — CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Dante,

We are sorry to know that you did not get the order in time. The parts you have ordered with us are custom made. Unfortunately, the production process may require additional time to have the order prepared for the shipment. Your order was already shipped and the tracking information was sent to you. I have also sent you an email and offered a compensation for the inconvenience. Please let me know your opinion.

Look forward to your reply.

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Team at CARID.com

Texas
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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On September 28 I ordered wheels and tire package deal. EST. Ship date was October 9 by October 17 still no tracking number. Called them... at first they told me they had everything and couldn't understand why they hadn't shipped. They processed to tell me that the tires were signed for but can't find them. Then the next day they emailed me and said the tires I ordered are no longer being made and they don't have them in stock. No one contacted about the tires. So I get a hold of one of the sales reps to order some different tires order the tires he says they have them in stock I told him I was supposed to go on a trip on the 26th he said he would rush them to me. So now it's the 22nd still have no tracking number so I called again then they tell me they're still waiting on the tires ( You know the ones they have in stock) So I want to cancel the order and they tell me they can't. Then she gets back on the line and says I have to pay a restocking fee on the Rams and the sensors so I called them back told them to just send me the The wheels and the sensors and refund me on the tires since I have not received them this place is a joke they're a bunch of liars and will never use them again! John Hill

Date of experience: October 22, 2018
Carid C. — CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear John,

Please accept my apologies for the confusion, which occurred to your shipment. Unfortunately, without your order number it is impossible for me to influence the situation and check what can be done to correct the issue. Please email me at [email protected] with your order information.

I will look forward to your reply.

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Team at CARID.com

Japan
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I was very strong by stating when I ordered the tires I would be leaving on the next Tuesday... I ordered the tires on the Tuesday before I needed to leave. Anthony (sales) stated that if he took the order today and his manager stated they would walk this through THAT day to ensue delivery would be on MONDAY so I could have time to have them installed. Well I got the tracking number 2 DAYS later and when I called Anthony and told him I would not be there... He and his manager stated the tires are shipped and they are mine... either change my date for leaving or they will leave them on my front porch! THIS IS NOT HOW YOU TREAT CUSTOMERS! I have personally called Anthony to discuss. But unfortunately he will not answer or return my calls! What a spineless jellyfish! And POS

Date of experience: October 21, 2018
Carid C. — CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Thomas,

We are sorry about the issue you have faced with. I will be glad to check the issue with your wheels and offer some compensation to you. Please provide me with your order number at [email protected].

Look forward to your reply.

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Team at CARID.com

Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Wrong set of tires
October 17, 2018

I was told, I would receive my tires two weeks from the date ordered. I ordered two tires on two different days. It actually took three weeks for the second tire which was ordered the day after the first tire.

Not only was the tire late, they sent me two of the same special ordered tires. I contacted the customer service department and she was rude. I explained to her my time issue and no response!

Totally unprofessional!

Date of experience: October 17, 2018
Carid C. — CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Leabarron,

We are sorry to know about the issue with your wheels and unsatisfactory assistance. It does not matter whether the set is for front or rear on these tires because there is a square set up direction.

I have sent you an email to follow up on the situation. Please get back to me directly at [email protected] if the issue still exists after the packaging is removed from the items.

Look forward to your reply.

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Team at CARID.com

Texas
4 reviews
45 helpful votes
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They keep their word.
October 13, 2018

Ok, so follow this. I was looking for a large tool box, and happened to follow a link on Google that had a picture of a large yellow toolbox. When I landed on CarID I saw this Lund *******Y Steel Job Site Storage Box/Chest that should have been between $700 - $1,100 was posted for $117.00. I figured it was a mistake, but couldn't help but order and see. In fact I ordered 6, and I got all 6 for the posted price. Even though I brought it to their attention they honored the pricing instead of arguing the issue. Of course they fixed the price on the website, but still gave me the posted price.

Date of experience: October 12, 2018
Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Worst online purchase experience. I ordered front and back rotors with brake pads for my hyundai sonata. The front rotor was bigger than the one that fits and also the brake pads were also different than mentioned on the cover. I talked to the customer service. They asked me photos. I did send some but they were not satisfied. I send a video explaining what problem was. I wasted my time jacking up my car and removing tire twice. I was issued a refund after video explaining but then i get a message that i have to field destroy it and send them the damage parts photo. They say this as if i was my mistake "Submit a picture(s) back to us of the destroyed product
Once these photos are received your return or exchange will be processed and a confirmation will be sent via e-mail." feels like they threaten you that they wont give money back if i don't destroy it.
All the work was done by me and what the CarId did was send me wrong dimension rotor, threaten me to destroy it for return, even though i confirmed it before ordering. I ordered online because i don't have to do all this things myself. Worst experience so far. Wont recommend

Date of experience: October 12, 2018
Carid C. — CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Chinmay,

We are sorry to know that you need to return the order. The return paperwork for brake pads was already issued to you. Please print the documents out and proceed with the return.

I would also need to apologize for the confusing request to destroy the rotors. The Field Destroy policy is implemented first of all to save the time and cost for shipping. We completely acknowledge our mistake and are ready to issue a refund for wrong items.
We understand that this is of an inconvenience for you and would like to offer a compensation to you as n apology. Please reply me back at [email protected] with your opinion.

Look forward to your reply.

Thank you and have a great day!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Team at CARID.com

Massachusetts
1 review
2 helpful votes
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As many reviewers have noted before, the prices for shipping are most outrageous, but this is only half of the shipping issues.

Items will frequently be marked as "in stock" only for you to receive an email after half your order ships, stating that it will be an indeterminate amount of time before the remaining "in stock" items ship. If I would have known that, I would have canceled the whole order.

When they do ship your order, you might find that not everything that should be in there is. When you call their (outsourced to India) customer service, you get very poor service, and then they want you to send them a whole bunch of information, including pictures of the issue. Hey idiots, how am I supposed to send you a picture of the stuff that didn't come, you just want a picture of the void where it should be?

Date of experience: October 9, 2018
Carid C. — CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Dana,

I am sorry to know that there was a failure on our end. Please allow me to check the situation and offer a compensation to you. Please specify your order number at [email protected].

Look forward to your reply.

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Team at CARID.com

Georgia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I ordered Nerf Bars for my 2016 Jeep Renegade. My Mechanic tried for 6 hours to install (with a couple calls to the manufacturer as well) He showed me what was happening and it didn't seem like I would ever have a secure fit. The only other option would be welding them to my car! Not an Option!

No question asked Return Policy was a joke! Customer service was ridiculous asking for pictures of why the part wouldn't fit! I was on the phone with them twice both time's for an Hour. I finally got them to send me a return slip! We'll see if it ever shows up!

I will NEVER use this company again!

Date of experience: October 9, 2018
Carid C. — CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Kathy,

I am sorry to know that troubleshooting process was so frustrating for you. The most of companies ask pictures today to save time and costs spent for shipping. In case we sent wrong parts to you, the pictures can prove that and definitely speed up the process of return and refund/replacement.

However, each situation requires a special attention. I will gladly check the issue and make sure things are done right. Please provide me with your order number. My email address is [email protected].

Thank you!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Team at CARID.com

South Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Bad Wheels
October 9, 2018

Bought wheels they said would fit, they double checked with template. They don't fit, They made me go out jack up my car take a wheel off and take a picture or I could not get a Return Label. Tire Kingdom a national tire chain wrote on the slip they didn't fit. They still said no. This crap still going on been 6 weeks.

Retired Vet

Date of experience: October 9, 2018
Carid C. — CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Charles,

I apologize for the fitment issue with the wheels. I am sure the situation needs to be reconsidered. I would like to check the issue and correct it if you allow me to do this. Please email me at [email protected] with your order number, so I could move further.

Look forward to your reply.

Thank you!

Utah
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I ordered these very specific to my car. When they arrived they were not as pictured or explained. I even emailed them to ask them specifically "were the headrest covers seperate from the seat back cover. The assured me they were seperate. They were unreasonable on the phone and refused to pay return shipping even though it was there problem. I would not buy from them again. They need to revamp there return policy!

Date of experience: October 8, 2018
Carid C. — CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Client,

We are sorry about the incorrect items received. In order to check the issue details, I would need to know the order number. Please provide it to me at [email protected].

Look forward to your reply!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Team at CARID.com

New Jersey
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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I usually order from Rock Auto and this time I give a try to carid! Horrible experience it's been about to be 2 weeks and still haven't receive my car rear shock absorber. They had me on hold for almost 15 minutes now! I'm going back to Rock Auto

Date of experience: October 5, 2018
Carid C. — CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Rizwan,

Please accept my apologies on behalf of the CARiD.com for the unfortunate which has happened to your shipment. The delay was caused by the system failure. We are sorry about this situation.

The cancellation was already requested for your order. Please allow us 24 business hours to process the request and get back to you.

If there is something I can help you with, just let me know.

Thank you and have a great day!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Team at CARID.com

Idaho
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Poor customer service.
October 4, 2018

Ordered a set of seat covers and supposedly was to take 7 to 10 business days, the next week I get a email that said my order had been processed, just like I had just placed the order. Called customer service and complained that it would now take another week. They offered me a 25% inconvince coupon. I told them that if thats the way they were going to treat me, that there's no way I would order from them again and they could keep there coupon. Have been told that they offer coupons and discounts for people giving them positive reviews. Stay away.

Date of experience: October 4, 2018
Carid C. — CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Dennis,

Please accept our apologies for the delay with your order. In case you ordered manufactured items, we always need additional time for manufacturing process. However, this information should be provided in a timely manner. Please allow me a chance to check the situation for you and offer some compensation. Please send your order confirmation number at [email protected], so I could assist you further.

Thank you!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Team at CARID.com

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Don't buy at CARRID!
October 4, 2018

I ordered a wood grain dash kit in August. I was contacted in September that it was back ordered until October and offered a small discount of $40.00.
I decided to wait for the product. When it arrived I found during installation that the pieces around the heater/AC controls did not match up with my truck. The pieces around the manual shift also did not match up. When I offered to return the bad pieces for the correct ones I was told they do not make the kit for a manual transmission. This was not the case when originally ordered it.

I was offered a modest discount and told my only other option was to return the kit.
After spending most of the day installing the kit (glued on) in my truck this was not a fair option. I was then told to call the manufacturer to discuss. They do not make the kit for a manual transmission truck. My order was confirmed by their support staff as being correct for a manual transmission. This is a 79 piece kit for a price of $215.00.
The discount doesn't help with the look of the truck's interior. I was told to take it or leave it.

Date of experience: October 4, 2018
Carid C. — CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Tim,

We are sorry to know that the kit did not fit your vehicle. Please let me offer some compensation to you. I would need to know your order number. Please provide it to my email address [email protected].

Look forward to your reply!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Team at CARID.com

From the business

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.