• CARiD

CARiD

Overview

CARiD has a rating of 1.92 stars from 4,766 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about CARiD most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and next day problems. CARiD ranks 895th among Auto Parts sites.

  • Service
    761
  • Value
    700
  • Shipping
    726
  • Returns
    634
  • Quality
    623

This company responds to reviews on average within 2 days

Positive reviews (last 12 months): 4.8%
Positive
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What reviewers want you to know

Positive highlights

  • They have earned my loyalty so I highly recommend them for all your car parts needs.
  • All the people are very friendly an courtesy an will make sure you select the right part for your make & model.

Critical highlights

  • This company, CARID, has lousy customer service and my order never arrived.
  • I'm past my estimated ship date and still no shipping info.
How would you rate CARiD?
Top Positive Review

“Carid came through for me”

Ron S.
8/9/21

My experience with CARiD and their customer service was frustrating at first however they finally came through and made things right. On my previous review I may have jumped the gun but now I understand we all get frustrated and we are only human. So I would like to give them a better review since they work so hard to come through with their promise to get the manufacturer to honor my warranty. GREAT JOB! Respectfully Ronnie Smith

Top Critical Review

“Ripoff!”

Tony J.
1/17/24

I placed an order 121623, (#49932860), and the first red flag should've been 2 different prices! 60.84 in the beginning, and then 79.03 after the customer service rep applied a "discount"! But, I really needed the part and ever place else had them on back order. I get an alert that fedex delivered the package 122423, and since it was a long weekend, I was out of town. The package was put in my mailbox, according to the photo, I get back in town tuesday, no package in the mailbox,I contact carid, they say "search around", I searched the property, no package. Contacted them again, they say "file a police report!". The police wouldn't file a report since it was left in the mailbox, instead of the porch, where fedex normally leave packages. The police say "contact the post office!". The post office couldn't act, because it wasn't a package that was sent through the US mail!. Carid won't give me a refund or a replacement!, even though? I followed all of the steps on the carid website regarding replacements. So I'm stuck paying for a part I never received. The run around and buck passing. So I Plan to warn my social media groups and followers to avoid these people at all costs.

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Thumbnail of user pierrea33
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 11th, 2020

Started off ok. First time using company so I called to make sure my order was correct. I think my rep was new and tried hard. He messed up twice I tried to get first one fixed the day I seen invoice. Second mistake sent wrong product. Up to now still ok they was working with me. Then something changed. They wanted pictures to show I was sent wrong product ok. But then wanted my vin number to prove I was sent correct item. The extra part wasn't sent. So I asked them to cancel it and refund. Yes it will be processed. Mind you I didn't have the part it was not sent. Two weeks I email ask what's going on. It's being processed. Month later I call nothing has happened still waiting to send parts back. Told issue I missed my return date. Asked how I am waiting on them. They fixed my refund being processed. Month and week send me return shipping. My refund being processed. Month two weeks sent back call again yes full refund it is being processed. Month three weeks they got parts will send out new parts and refund but now after all the reps saying I get one amount nope now I get 2/3 of it back. I was miss informed amount. By every rep because I asked each one how much and the first rep sent me email saying and breaking it down. So after 2 1/2 months I still don't have parts. If they get the order correct I think would be good company but they don't like to fix mistakes that they make. They find reasons to turn around as if you did it. I would agree if I did online order but I called so I wouldn't have and issue with wrong parts. Best luck if you choose to use this company.

Tip for consumers:
Make sure your order is correct. Hey like to say free but hide fees that you don’t know because it’s not broke down till you try for refund then all of a sudden there is a fee for that hidden on a part.

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Still waiting didn’t want to try and get refund or parts.

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear Pierre,

We are terribly sorry to know about your frustrating experience with our company.

This is not how we usually work and we would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you. CARiD team is doing its best in order to provide each and every client with a top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at chester.ha@carid.com with your order details and i will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Thumbnail of user williamh2869
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 21st, 2021

Ordering item on line was a breeze, but took over two weeks to get notified when item would get here. Could have been notified on delay an gone to another parts within first week

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear William,

We are extremely sorry to know about the negative experience you had and would like to fix this issue as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, the information regarding the stock is not shown in real-time, therefore, the information is collected with a slight delay. We are constantly working on improving our systems to prevent issues like such from happening in the future.

We would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you. CARiD team is doing its best in order to provide each and every client with top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at mila.pa@carid.com with your order details and I will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Thumbnail of user andraemuir
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 5th, 2023

After 2 and a half months of constantly reaching out to them I finally got my refund thank u it could had been a more faster process but it's done now I can rest my mind wit one thing off it

Tip for consumers:
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Products used:
Tires

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear Drezzy,

Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention.

We are sorry to know about your unsatisfactory experience with our store.

Please, check your email inbox for details and compensation offered for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your answer!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Thumbnail of user markr1466
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 3rd, 2020

I was attempting to order a specific part for a Gen 2 Ford Raptor. This part will only fit the Raptor. It's made specifically for the Raptor. Tried to place it in cart but it forces you to select your vehicle first for fitment. Ok. But how do you do that when the Raptor is not a choice in their list? Finally I bypass that and place order. I then engage in their chat function to alert the. To the issue, that Raptor needs to be added. The rep proceeds to insist it won't fit when she has zero clue what a Raptor is. Then rudely cuts off the chat session after I asked for a colleague or supervisor who was more knowledgeable.

They may have good products with very high shipping costs, but their service is poor.

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear Mark,

We are sorry to know that you are not fully satisfied with the service provided.

This is not how we usually work and we would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you. CARiD team is doing its best in order to provide each and every client with top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at mila.pa@carid.com with your order details and I will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconvenience caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Thumbnail of user shaunp58
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 29th, 2020

I received my rear wing spoiler damaged in shipping. I notified the company, they agreed to pick up the damaged part and replaced it with another. I asked that it be expedited based on the situation... they were a little reluctant but then agreed to next day it for me. The next day turn to three days then seven day. I called to find out what was the delay. They apologized and told me it's in route. Later the next day I received an email that read your rear wing is on back order. Will you like to continue this item order or cancel. I was not sure what to think at this point after spending a total $4000. 00 plus on parts wheels and tires. Bottom line this company was not consistent with the info they provided and they were very quick to reply with dead end order updates thats always prompted no reply. Please contact customer service.

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear Shaun,

Thank you for posting your feedback!

Please, accept our apologies for the issues with your rear wing spoiler and poor assistance provided in this regards.

In effort to provide our valued clients with the most up to date and accurate information, CARiD is continuously implementing real-time updates to our online superstore. We work directly with the manufacturers.

We do understand that due to the immediate nature of some changes - the correction of any errors and aligning of the databases might take some time. Still, we are constantly working on improving our listing and fixing all inaccuracies if found.

Kindly email me at chester.ha@carid.com with your order details so i could check for alternatives and offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your answer!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Thumbnail of user rebeccad1439
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 20th, 2023

I brought some accessories for my car 1 months ago and haven't received it. Call 3 times for a refund and haven't been deposited in my account yet. Very upsetting.
DO NOT order from this company not worth it!

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear Rebecca,

Please accept our apologies for the situation with your order, and for the frustrating experience you had.

We would appreciate an opportunity to improve your experience and show you that this is not the way we usually work.

Please, email me directly at mila.pa@carid.com with your order details and I will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Thumbnail of user orlandom69
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 28th, 2020

Be mindful of ordering a wheels and tires package from Carid as no one disclosed how long it would take for such a package to be shipped--more than 4 weeks! Meaning by the time it's delivered and finally on your car could be as long as 6 weeks! Even though I tried to cancel the order a short time later I was told that I could not cancel because the wheels had already been fabricated. I will never order anything like this again from Carid. Certainly if you want something done in a timely straightforward manner try to do it locally if at all possible.

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear Orlando,

We are terribly sorry to know about your frustrating experience with our company.

This is not how we usually work and we would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for your. CARiD team is doing its best in order to provide each and every client with a top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at chester.ha@carid.com with your order details and i will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com

Thumbnail of user deanh168
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 2nd, 2020

We had to pay more charge which is normal however their instructions included them sending packing slip package and an email to get ups label. We got nothing and after spending a couple of hours on the phone with the wholesaler who sent the item and carid customer service we realize they have no idea what their website says. We were told it could be 3 to six days to get an email for a shipping label. Nobody got time for that.

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear Dean,

Thank you for sharing your experience with our store!

We are sorry for the complications during the return process.

The normal turnaround time for return documents to be issues is 1-3 business days.

Please, email me directly at chester.ha@carid.com so i could locate your order in the system and make things right!

Looking forward to your answer!___

Sincerely,
Voice of a Client Department at CARiD.com

Thumbnail of user johnb5688
1 review
3 helpful votes
October 29th, 2020

Ordered a bumper for my truck was sent the wrong one, ordered a Go Rhino BR5.5 and received a BR10 it will not even fit my truck been trying for over a week to get the wrong one sent back and the correct one. Calling customer service is useless at this point not sure if ill just be stuck with the wrong one or not. Will never buy from this site ever again and will spread the word to everyone i know.

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear John,

We are terribly sorry to know about your frustrating experience with our company.

This is not how we usually work and we would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you. CARiD team is doing its best in order to provide each and every client with top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at chester.ha@carid.com with your order details and i will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Thumbnail of user dennisc672
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 16th, 2021
• Updated review

Vendor cancelled order and issued credit at my request. They attempted to make it right but was not enough.

Tip for consumers:
Very slow. Like ordering from China.

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August 28th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Previous review

Beware they don't ship your items. I paid over $200 for my hitch and they never shipped it out. I have never dealt with such a poor company. Customer service is useless.

Thumbnail of user candiceb109
1 review
6 helpful votes
May 21st, 2020

I ordered an air intake. When I entered a Canadian address the price jumped up up (I assumed this was the currency conversion). Order came to $408, credit card was charged $585 (maybe they charge an extra penalty for not being American? Lol). By the time I paid customs and taxes I have paid over $800! After reading other reviews now I'm scared that I'm going to end up getting damaged parts. Was going to order my carbon fiber hood from them but def not now!

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear Candice,

Thank you for your review!

Unfortunately, we were not able to find your order in our system. We would like to know more details about this situation, and make things right!

Please, email me with your order details at chester.ha@carid.com, so I could locate it in the system and assist you further.

I look forward to your reply!

Thumbnail of user warrenc94
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
July 14th, 2020

Ordered seat covers for my new truck late May of 2020. It is now mid July and i still do not have them. Contacted non customer service mid June again on June 29 and was told it would ship by July 9 and i would receive a tracking number. Today I was told they still did not have a tracking number and would be notified in 24-48 business hours.
No time was wasted debiting my account. Now i have to see how to get my money back.

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear Warren,

We sincerely want to remedy the situation and make things right for you.

I kindly ask you to email me with your order number to eric.kr@carid.com, so I could assist you further.

I look forward to your reply.

Thumbnail of user keithm756
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 8th, 2021

I have had good luck in the past with other parts but when it comes to wheels they will decide on their own that the wheels you ordered won't fit and refuse to ship them. And will not notify you of it. I had to call sit on hold for 30 minutes for them to tell me they found out 2 days before that they wouldn't fit and not notifying me in any type of way.

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear Keith,

We are extremely sorry to know about the negative experience you had and would like to fix this issue as soon as possible.

We would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you. CARiD team is doing its best to provide each client with top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at mila.pa@carid.com with your order details and I will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Thumbnail of user danw847
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 13th, 2020

They received core back Aug. 4th 9:04am and signed for it per fed ex records. 2 chats and 1 phone call to rectify the problem and its still not corrected even when I proved with receipt and fed ex tracking number it was returned to their own fed ex print label location. Have turned them over to visa and my bank for rectification to get the $300 dollars they owe me back. Would not recommend this company if they cant correct problems as simple as shipping.

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear Dan,

We are terribly sorry to know about your frustrating experience with our company.

This is not how we usually work and we would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for your. CARiD team is doing its best in order to provide each and every client with a top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at Chester.ha@carid.com with your order details and i will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

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1 review
0 helpful votes
July 30th, 2020

Good luck ever trying to get ahold of them. They will not call you back. They will not return your emails. Update: trying to get a refund for a set of headlights they sold me that were sold out. Waited on hold for 1 hour and 10 minutes before they answered my call only to put me on hold once again. Do not recommend at all.

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear Ben,

Thank you for your review!

Please, accept our apologies for the unsatisfactory experience you have recently encountered.

We are currently experiencing higher than normal inquiry volume and therefore, the wait times may be extended. We are continuously working on optimizing our systems to assist every client in a fast and efficient manner.

Please, email me with your order details at chester.ha@carid.com, so I could assist you further and make things right!

Looking forward to your answer!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Thumbnail of user tonyf673
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 20th, 2021
• Updated review

Update to my situation with Carid... with a little back and forth ( lets call it negotiations) Carid has given me a full refund. What I dont understand is with the competitive world we live in why they would not have just done the right thing in the first place... nobody wins. Lets see what they do from here.

Tip for consumers:
Look over you bin.. and costs very carefully... Before hitting the buy button.

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Not to be trusted
November 16th, 2021
• Previous review

This company should be investigated for fraud. I gave this so called company 3 chances to give me any satisfaction... got nothing but grief... all three items useless to me... the third item I even tried to cancel... less than 1 minute after placing the order... there answer was already shipped... scam... reason for cancellation attempt was ridiculous shipping cost after placing order... DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!

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Thumbnail of user austinp83
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 2nd, 2020

Made an order for $1,100 rims. The site said a week tops for them to ship. HARD NOPE. So I canceled have been told 3 times now it take 24-48 hours for a confirmation of cancel email and refund... GUESS WHAT DAY 5 NOTHING. Call again now its 3-5 days. Which im sure will be a lie. Already have a lawyer lined up.

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear Austin,

Thank you for your feedback!

We apologize for the delay in refund processing.

The full amount of refund was issued to your account on 09/04.

Please, let us know if there is anything we can do in order to improve your experience with our company.

Looking forward to your response!

Thank you and have an amazing day!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Thumbnail of user bobg790
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 23rd, 2022
Verified purchase

Placed an order on 03/11 for headlights. Got an email to confirm my address. Took my money then after that NOTHING from them. I got an automated email saying my item would ship on 03/14 and that I would get another email with my tracking information. Nothing. I requested a "status of my order" on 03/15, since they have that option, the customer service rep said please give them at least 72 hours to respond to the request. I called back on 03/18, the customer service rep then tried to call the warehouse directly and she told me specifically that she was sent directly to their voicemail. Do NOT waste your money and time with this company. I got my refund fairly quickly only after I told the nice lady that if I don't receive my refund I would report the company to the Federal Trade Commission. Two star is only because their 3rd party customer service team was helpful.

Tip for consumers:
Yes, DO NOT USE.

Products used:
Different company

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear Bob,

Thank you for posting your feedback. Your opinion is very important to us!

We are terribly sorry to know we did not manage to meet your expectations this time.

Please, check your email inbox to find an email from Mila, your Customer Relations Department representative, with details and additional compensation offered for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

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1 review
1 helpful vote
July 11th, 2022

I'd have to say, I'm pretty discouraged with this company and their vendor (Carbon Creations)! I bought a Carbon Fiber hood that was nearly $1000 for my Mini Cooper that was listed as OEM style, but the headlight rings would not attach because the guide holes were off and even missing holes, which made the hood look very awkward as each headlight spot is recessed and cutout to receive the headlight rings. The hood also wasn't pre-drilled for the stock OEM guides or the windshield water tubing. So after 3 attempts of contacting Carid and over a week later, and the hood already being on, are telling me that the only option is sending it back and waiting on another…. Once they get a return authorization from the vender. None of this even takes into consideration the carbon fiber separations in the finish, or the bubbles in the clear coat.

Tip for consumers:
Do your homework.

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Carbon Creations carbon fiber hood

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear Rob,

Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention.

We are sorry to know about your unsatisfactory experience with our store.

Due to the material and processes used in production, products will not be a “direct bolt-on.” Duraflex products may need prepping, sanding, shaving, filling gaps, and/or other bodywork. We highly recommend that a professional “custom” shop with fiberglass body kit experience perform the installation.

From what I see, we have already issued a partial refund to your account. Please check your email inbox for the details regarding your refund & compensation.

Looking forward to your answer!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

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1 review
0 helpful votes
October 22nd, 2020

I ordered brakes on the 16th of the month. It's now the 21st and they still haven't even shipped. I called and spoke with someone whose only response was "our company policy states that it can take 3-5 days to ship." It's been 6 now and still nothing. He also told me they don't stock any of these parts. When you order them they contact the company who stocks them and order them on your behalf which is why it takes them so long to ship things. Meanwhile they've had my money for a week. AND I won't actually know when I will get my parts until they ship out so I could be looking at not getting them for TWO WEEKS!
Their site clearly states that they have live chat 24-7 yet when I attempted this at 6:15 am on a weekday I received a response saying I had reached them after hours and that I should email them. I could've paid an additional $18 and gotten my brakes in 2 days from Amazon. My mistake. I won't make it again. Do not waste your time with this company. Go to someone who cares about customer service even if you pay an extra $20. It's well worth it.

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear Mark,

We are terribly sorry to know about your frustrating experience with our company.

This is not how we usually work and we would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you. CARiD team is doing its best in order to provide each and every client with top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at chester.ha@carid.com with your order details and i will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

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1 review
1 helpful vote
November 30th, 2021

I called 4 times to cancel my order because it was backorder and did not notify me. They promised me it would be sent out by a certain date and was not. Now after my 4th attempt to get my order canceled and refunded. Each person has given me an excuse. Im going on a month now. Wouldn't recommend this company because of the wasted of energy and frustration. Hoping I will get my refund otherwise have to go further with my complaint.

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All season tires

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

DearYannaode,

Thank you for sharing your experience with our store!

We are terribly sorry to know about the issue with a backorder and the long cancellation process.

Cancellation is a two step process and requires confirmation on the manufacturer's end in order to avoid any further complications.

Please give us an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you.

Please, email me directly at mila.pa@carid.com with your order details and I will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com

Thumbnail of user shedrickd1
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
August 11th, 2020

I'm very disappointed with their manager Leah. I purchased front headlight assemblies, rear tail light assemblies and the third brake light. The warranty is for 12 months and I had my lights for 15 months. My right rear is not functioning, and the best they can do after I spent all that money is 25 dollars. They would not even sell the tight rear assembly alone, you have to buy the pair. I should have just went to Walmart. Truth be told, I didn't even get upset when they sent me the red tail lights when I ordered the smoke. There manager Leah needs customer service training. I'm definitely going to let my mustang club owners know not to order from this company!

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear Shedrick,

We are terribly sorry to know about your frustrating experience with our company.

This is not how we usually work and we would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for your. CARiD team is doing its best in order to provide each and every client with a top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at Chester.ha@carid.com with your order details and i will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Thumbnail of user travisj98
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 10th, 2020

Ref: Order #*******
Synopsis: incomplete product order, inadequate client-centered processes and systems, inability to take ownership and responsibility, and poor leadership.

On 11/28/2020: I ordered an injen air intake system and a set of floor mats from CARiD.
On 12/04/2020: The items were delivered within the expected timeframe.
On 12/06/2020: I begin the replacement of the air intake system. What I failed to do was confirm all components were present and reconciled to the parts sheet. After having removed the old system, I discover the new part I ordered was missing a central component. My vehicle is now inoperable.

12/07/2020: I call CARiD to explain the issue. Thinking for sure they have a process to escalate matters like this (when they are at fault) by sending out the missing part/component within a reasonable timeframe. For a vehicle, which I rely on as my daily driver, I am asking them for a next day air shipment of the component. I am informed by the customer service representative that she has documented the issue and I will hear from someone in 2-3 business days at which time they can tell me when the part may be shipped out. I explained this is not satisfactory-I have an inoperable vehicle, which is in that current state, because of someone else's fault other than my own. The rep states she will try and escalate the matter and I should here from someone the next day on 12/08. I call back a few minutes later to see if speaking with a different rep may yield a different result. I am not offered any better or further solution than before. So, I ask to speak to a supervisor making it clear I am not intended to complain on the rep, I just need someone to advocate for me and escalate this matter to a higher level of urgency. I am told "there are no supervisors available at this time, I would have to put in a schedule request for one to call you within 24 hours."

12/08/2020: I hear nothing from customer service or a supervisor about my situation.
12/09/2020: I hear nothing from customer service or a supervisor about my situation. I call back as the days are counting until having an inoperable vehicle places more of a burden and impact on my work and family. I am told my request for the part is still in process and the manufacture hasn't been contacted yet and this is the first step before a replacement component can be even begun to be approved. Once again, I try my hat at speaking to a supervisor. I am given the same response of a wait period of 24 hours. I decide to call the manufacture (injen out of CA) direct to see if they can come up with a solution. Injen is not able to send me the replacement part in association to my CARiD order because injen has not even heard from CARiD that there has been an issue with my order. I go back and forth with injen who explains because of the logistical and financial flow of the transaction, they cannot simply send me the replacement. I do not agree with this but understand it from a business to business standpoint. I must go through CARiD. Though I now have injen saying it's in CARiD's court and CARiD saying it's in injen's court, Veronica with injen is so patient, detailed in her explanation, and driven to find a solution for me, I opt to purchase the $1.00 component direct from injen (out of my own pocket) and pay the next day air shipping rate of $19.45. This entire process with injen; from initial phone call to the shipment of the replacement component only took them forty-five minutes. There is something broken about CARiD's culture, processes, and systems that someone within their company could not advocate for a customer, come up with a more acceptable solution, front the cost for their error, and deliver. The component from injen is scheduled to arrive on 12/11.

12/10/2020: I receive a phone call from Leah, who identifies herself as a customer service manager who has worked for the company for three years. With no hint at humbling herself and listening to my feedback (I was firm but professional and respectful) she cuts me off and asks, if she gave me a $20.00 credit would it resolve the issue. No, it is the principal at hand. She did not want to have anything to do with hearing about the lack of/poor processes within the company to escalate such issues (at their hand), the inadequacy of supervisory accessibility to customers, or the 72 hour response time it took for someone at her level to reach out. Leah became defensive and continued to cut me off when I would not accept her $20.00 credit to "fix the problem." Leah's communication, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving abilities were robotic and mechanical at best. It is precisely within her role as a supervisor to face feedback and have hard conversations with customers when standards are not met. Leah was arrested by her own need for comfort and had no interest in taking anything from our conversation, which may have been helpful in the refinement of her character or performance or the performance of her team. Before Leah succeeded in rushing me off the phone, I attempted to speak with someone in leadership above her. Leah stated no such person existed that I could speak with over the phone.

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear Travis,

Please, accept our sincerest apologies for the issue you have recently experienced and poor assistance provided in this regard.

This is not how we usually work and we would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you. CARiD team is doing its best in order to provide each and every client with a top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at chester.ha@carid.com with your order details and i will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

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1 review
1 helpful vote
May 4th, 2022

I ordered a steering wheel and a mounting hub. Prices are fair and you can pay with affirm, so that's the only reason for the 2nd star. However, shipping is a lie. They said two days and took about 4 and when i contacted fedex... CarID hadn't even turned the package into them. So they lied about shipping the package and then I've been waiting a week for them to email me back with some information cause their customer service is absolutely horrible. I'm never buying from this site again, and i don't mean that to be a Karen. I literally know websites with similar prices and WAY better delivery. I mean even amazon has their stuff for the same price. I gave this company a chance and they're just disappointing.

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Tip about using website: Don't

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Carid C. – CARiD Rep

Dear David,

Please accept our apologies for the situation with your order, and for the frustrating experience you had.

We would appreciate an opportunity to improve your experience and show you that this is not the way we usually work.

Please, email me directly at mila.pa@carid.com with your order details and I will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

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5 reviews
38 helpful votes
January 24th, 2022
• Updated review

100% satified, They refunded the first purchase to make up for the none ordered second one. As they couldn't refund the duties and fees collected by ups. At the end we both lost, So that's about as fair as it gets.

Got a item i didn't order and stuck with shipping and duty fees.
January 15th, 2022
Verified purchase
• Previous review

They resent a order that i didn't reorder and i already complained about shipping on the order. Here is the copy and paste email.
Subject: CARiD.com - Duplicate Shipment
We have been notified by our supplier that an additional product was accidentally shipped to you.
We understand that this request can be an inconvenience, but kindly ask that you return the product back to us using the return papers attached to avoid additional charges.
And then.
Please clarify if you want to return the ordered DIODE DYNAMICS® DD1202P - D2H HID Bulbs?
If yes, please note that for returning orders where the reason for return is not a result of a CARiD error, the original shipping cost and $5.50 return fee will be deducted from your refund.
And then.
Hello Millie, What a joke. So, no Confirmation of your refund form I take it. How is this not a carid error? And no reply since.
Even shows double shipping numbers for different days/years

Tip for consumers:
Just buy direct, as they don't take responsibility for anything. They charged $40 usd shipping then another $144 at the door for a $50 item. and say it is the companies fault not theirs

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light bulbs

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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.

Business History

Established in 2003

With years of experience in the industry and the motivation to begin a venture run by drivers for drivers is how CARiD came to life. Founded in New York City just over a decade ago and now located in Cranbury, New Jersey, CARiD is growing by the day. Our staff is full of energetic and enthusiastic representatives who enjoy speaking with customers and getting to know the products. The atmosphere in our office is professional but upbeat. We're not just a group of salespeople who go to work and punch in. We do the research and have developed relationships with some of the most reputable manufacturers in the business to be able to carry an extensive collection of car accessories for you to choose from.

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