Carvana expands vehicle delivery service to Fayetteville, Fort Smith

Phoenix-based online vehicle dealership Carvana announced Wednesday (Sept. 15) the launch of as-soon-as-next-day vehicle delivery service in Fayetteville and Fort Smith.

Customers can purchase or sell their vehicle using the company’s e-commerce platform. Those looking to sell or trade-in a vehicle can enter their VIN or license plate number on its website, answer some questions and Carvana will pick up the vehicle and bring a check as soon as the next day, according to a news release.

The company’s website offers a 360-degree virtual tour of its vehicles. It has more than 45,000 used vehicles for sale, the release shows. It also offers auto financing and a loan calculator on its website. Vehicle delivery can be scheduled as soon as the next day. Carvana vehicles have passed a 150-point inspection and have never been in a reported accident have no frame damage, according to the release. Vehicles come with a seven-day return policy.

“Growing our footprint in Arkansas helps us bring the new way to buy a car to even more customers looking for an easy, transparent car buying experience,” said Ernie Garcia, founder and CEO of Carvana.

In January, Carvana opened a $40 million vehicle inspection and distribution center in West Memphis. In December, the company announced it would offer as-soon-as-next-day vehicle delivery in Little Rock. In September 2019, it announced the investment in the West Memphis location and the addition of more than 400 jobs.

Founded in 2012, the company offers as-soon-as-next-day delivery to customers in 304 U.S. cities.

Shares of Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) were trading Wednesday at $329.28, up 21 cents or 0.06%. In the past 52 weeks, the stock has ranged between $376.83 and $158.25.