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Car-Mart of Athens has 2 locations, listed below.

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    • Car-Mart of Athens

      823 US-72 Athens, AL 35611

    • Car-Mart of Athens

      904 US Highway 72 E Athens, AL 35611-4318

    Business ProfileforCar-Mart of Athens

    Used Car Dealers
    Multi Location Business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 2 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    3 complaints closed in last 3 years

    2 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Reasons for BBB Rating

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    Products & Services

    This company offers the sale of pre-owned vehicles.

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Car-Mart of Athens has 2 locations, listed below.

    *This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country. Please click on the country abbreviation in the search box below to change to a different country location.

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      • Car-Mart of Athens

        823 US-72 Athens, AL 35611

      • Car-Mart of Athens

        904 US Highway 72 E Athens, AL 35611-4318

      Location of This Business
      823 US-72, Athens, AL 35611
      BBB File Opened:
      1/23/2009
      Years in Business:
      42
      Business Started:
      8/1/1981
      Business Started Locally:
      1/3/2008
      Licensing Information:
      This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
      BBB records show a license number of 081865 for this business, issued by Athens City Business License

      These agencies may include:

      Athens City Business License

      200 W Hobbs St

      Athens AL 35611

      (256) 233-8003

      https://ci.athens.al.us

      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Business Management
      • MaShonda Ayers, Manager
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • MaShonda Ayers, Manager

      Customer Contact

      • MaShonda Ayers, Manager

      Industry Tip

      BBB Tip: Buying a used car

      Customer Complaints

      3 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      04/29/2024

      Complaint Type:
      Billing Issues
      Status:
      Unanswered
      I had my vehicle taken from me only 2days after payment was due. According to my attorney who I've contacted said this place does that a lot which truly is not fair.

      Customer Reviews

      2 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Taylor M

      1 star

      12/01/2023

      I absolutely cannot believe these people are in business. They sold me lemon that broke down not 5 MINUTES after I drove off of the lot. They put a pregnant woman in a dangerous car, let me drive off of the lot, my car broke down, they threw the cheapest, smallest battery in and said it was good. It broke down on the side of the interstate the very next morning. my good *** insurance wasnt active until 48hrs and I had to pay out of pocket for the tow and then lost my job! So I still had to pay an outrageous car note with no job and no car! I had it fixed multiple times, replaced the battery and headlights, tires. Ive now had it for a year and I feel like Ive been bullied and abused by these people. They call first thing at 8am and if you dont answer the phone, they come get your car immediately, without notice, without leaving a note, without knocking. I had to call to make sure it wasnt stollen. They demanded $500 to get it back and it was the day before my sons birthday, also the day before my 1st day back at work. I lost my job AGAIN because these people make up the rules as they go. I was 2 weeks behind but their policy clearly states after 40 days. Americas car mart does not care. They were presented as help for people who are struggling financially but they actually just prey on struggling people. They make it so you will lose your car and they can keep the money and ruin your credit. I cant believe this is even legal. Doing business with Americas car mart has been my biggest regret financially and I just want to get away from these people. They will call and belittle, trick you, and take advantage when you are down. Most of my stress and mental problems come from having to deal with the employees and I would never recommend them to my worst enemies.

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