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How do I buy a car on Avava?
Pick a car, reserve it online for $500 (fully refundable), sign the paperwork digitally and choose delivery or pickup. Most purchases take under two days.
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Pick a car, reserve it online for $500 (fully refundable), sign the paperwork digitally and choose delivery or pickup. Most purchases take under two days.
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Yes. Book a test drive at our downtown LA showroom, or we bring the car to you anywhere within 60 miles.
- 60 miles
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No. Every price is set against the market and shown next to the comparison, so there is nothing to haggle over.
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The car passed our 150-point inspection and a full history check: title, accidents, service records and mileage.
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Yes — $500 holds it for 72 hours and is refunded in full if you decide not to buy.
- $500
- 72 hours
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From 5.9% APR with excellent credit. You see your real rate after a soft credit check.
- 5.9% APR
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No. Pre-approval uses a soft check. Only the final loan uses a hard check.
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About two minutes online. Most decisions are instant.
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Yes — bank transfer or cashier’s check. There are no card fees.
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Yes, at any time and with no prepayment penalty.
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An enclosed carrier brings the car to your door, live-tracked, with a hand-over walkthrough of every feature.
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$0 within 250 miles of Los Angeles. Beyond that we quote before you pay.
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- 250 miles
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24 hours in Los Angeles, 2–5 days nationwide.
- 24 hours
- 2–5 days
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Yes, from the downtown showroom, seven days a week.
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It is fully insured in transit. We repair or replace it at no cost to you.
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Yes — within 7 days and 250 miles, for any reason, with a full refund.
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- 250 miles
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12 months or 12,000 miles on engine, gearbox and electrics as standard.
- 12 months
- 12,000 miles
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Yes, up to 36 months, from $890 a year.
- 36 months
- $890
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Our own service centre, or an approved partner near you.
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Wear items such as tyres, brake pads and wipers, and damage from accidents.
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Enter the VIN or plate and the mileage. You get an instant offer, valid for 7 days.
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Market data, condition and demand. The offer shows the full breakdown.
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Within 24 hours of pickup, by bank transfer.
- 24 hours
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Yes — the trade-in value comes straight off the price of your next car.
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Yes. We settle the loan and pay you the difference.
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Only to reserve and check out. Browsing and comparing work without one.
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Tap the heart on any car. Saved cars sync across your devices.
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In Account → Profile. Email changes need a confirmation.
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Account → Privacy → Delete. It is completed within 30 days.
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We never sell your data, and payments are handled by certified processors.
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