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Carvana Opens 3rd California Used Car ‘Vending Machine' In Escondido
The white brick and glass building with a 27-vehicle capacity serves as both a marketing symbol and a unique way to deliver a purchased car.
March 11, 2022
Online used-car dealer Carvana opened its third car “vending machine” in California this week with a new 8-story structure in Escondido.
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The white brick and glass building with a 27-vehicle capacity serves as both a marketing symbol visible from Interstate 15 and a unique way to deliver a purchased car.
“Carvana customers get a front-row seat to watch their vehicle descending through the brightly lit ‘shore-inspired’ structure from the heart of the all-glass tower,” the company said.
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The Arizona-based company said it has 70,000 used cars for sale, offers financing and will purchase used vehicles.
“Southern California has always been an important region for Carvana, where we’ve maintained an active presence since 2017. Now, to be returning in 2022 to expand our footprint with our third car vending machine in California, and our 31st in the U.S., is an impressive reflection of how far we’ve come,” said Ernie Garcia, Carvana’s founder and CEO.
The Escondido facility is at at 559 N. Hale Avenue. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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