Carscom App Reviews

So far found 3 cars through app for wife and daughters and all of them running great

I’ve used cars.com since before I had a smart phone. Being a car enthusiast and loving to research cars, I’ve used this platform for years. The update not only missed the mark, it’s become increasingly complicated to use. The main gripe comes when filtering your search. Mileage and year along with other key categories have been locked out. Confused as to why I couldn’t filter these anymore I discovered the interface forces you to go back to home page, restarting your search. Pointlessly complicated, and frustrating. 👋🏼 for now.

Would be nice to filter out cars with features you don’t want. I don’t want a moonroof/sunroof when temperatures range from 35-120 degrees where I live.

Love you guys

The iPad, with its larger screen, is stuck with an app that is essentially an iPhone app. Screen real estate wasted. Love cars.com but I expected more with this app.

They keep it simple. Straight forward and clean. Not to much. Not to little. What more can you ask for from a car search app ?

The new update is major disappointment. It doesn’t give all the options as before. Its surprising to see certain cars isn’t available which isn't true. The developer need to modify the app.

It would be better if they added a search bar so you can find exactly what you’re looking for so it’s not so difficult.

The iPad app has one thing that need to be fixed. The screen doesn’t rotate if you rotate your iPad. I’m not sure if this is apple feature or the app. Also when you click the back button, it returns to the beginning of the search not where we left.

The new car models are never updated. For instance, I’m looking for a new 2018 Lexus NX300. But there’s no NX300 under new Lexus. Only last year’s NX200t, and NX300h. In order for me to look for a NX300, I must choose all Lexus with AWD. There’s also no Kia Stinger, or Genesis G70, or a certified BMW 340 to name a few.

I love this app, it’s really helping me find a first car. But, I just wish there was a wider selection for the models :/ Example: I wanted a certain Model 86 But, Unfortunately, I couldn’t find one. Other than that. It’s a Great app, and Easy to use! Highly recommend it!

Nothing feels better than finding what you’re looking for and making a satisfying purchase. The app is very intuitive and compliments the desktop version, but the latest updates makes the mobile experience horrible. There are ads within the search listings, there is non removal banner ad at the top and there pop up ads when you press a button just to navigate through the app. This is ridiculous. Bombarding users with non relevant ads is very annoying and counter-intuitive. I recommend creating an ad-free “Pro” version for those who enjoying querying through your database of a million plus listings without the headache. It’s only a matter of time when users will realize this and uninstall this app, while going to competitors who offer a better experience, or simply use a mobile ad-blocking alternative.

Really, really happy with this great app, UI is so easy, simple and very responsive, all we need in my opinion is BIGGER PHOTOS! please make this a reality. Bigger photos is a must to have a better idea of what we’re looking at, this app has everything we need to search for a new car but bigger photos of vehicles, hope you consider this request since i’m sure i’m not the only one whom would like to see a better, bigger vehicle photos! thanks for your time!

This app is great and I love it as much as I love Autotrader but I like Autotrader better as it offers an iPad app

The only thing I don’t like about Cars.com app is it’s some unsavory car dealers cars posted on the app, get rid of them would add so much more integrity to the site...and to some integrity is everything!!

Nice app

It is impossible to find engine configurations, specs anymore. Used to be right in front. I can no longer tell, what transmissions are offered. This app is useless now!

Very easy to use. Finding awesome deals to call on. Thanks Cars.com

New update won’t allow to list new vehicles and will only show 7 listings no matter make and model. 👎 iPhone 7 Plus

Why is your app not adding new car models. Why isn’t the Kia Stinger not listed in the app. The only way to look at them is you select search all models, when I’m in not trying to look at that particular model.

Well, depending on what search parameters one puts the app may crash.

Best car app on the market

Gets the job done!

PLEASE give us the option to FILTER OUT ONLINE DEALERS. I.e. VROOM. DON’T CARE FOR THEM AND DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM.

App will interrupt you to pester you for a rating.

Terrible App — Won’t even rotate on IPAD PRO! — looks small as if it’s an iPhone-only app — totally useless!

Used to work great, but both the app and now the desktop site makes it stressful to look for cars for sale. So what, now I’m not allowed to listen to music and browse cars? I have to watch an ad if I’m listening to music which then pauses my music and I can’t resume unless I go back to my music app. The desktop site defaults to model year range “2019-2019” but shows all years. To change it to show only 2019 models you have to select another year (despite it already being listed as “2019-2019”), let it load, then select “2019-2019” (which is was defaulted as) to show just 2019 models. That’s not a problem in the app, but I just thought I’d bring it up considering how lazy Cars.com has become, or just how ignorant they are.

After leaving a negative response, I’m glad the developers listened to their consumers. New update is much better than last.

Some times when I look at cars such as bmw or Land Rover they don’t show up but they show up on other apps. Overall it is easy to navigate and it’s where I bought my M3 so I’m happy

I spend almost 15 on cars.com app. Love it

Cars.com has been a faithful source for my car hunting activities. I have bought at least 5 cars over the years using it as a guide. I like it’s flexible measurements so I can ferret out the details I need to know.

Updated the app now it only runs sideways. Driving me crazy.

That is my biggest complaint with cars.com. They are very slow about adding the new models. Need to be more on the ball.

I can’t connect. Even though every other app on my phone works, this one doesn’t.

Best car deals & prices, easy to use.

Excellent way to sort choices, prices, dealer ratings, etc.

This went from being a daily app for car shopping and car research just car browsing to being totally useless for an iPad user also of the most recent update. It’s stuck on a mini screen like it’s designed for a phone and just stretched to fit the screen. It won’t even go to landscape mode which is the only way I use my iPad. I’m going to have to stop using this app until it returns to useable form for tablet users. I feel like I’ve lost an old friend...

Good

After the most recent update every time I open the app and begin the search an f-150 add pops up and continues to pop up every 5 seconds. If annoying to the point that I’ve resorted to using auto traders less user friendly app!

Nice setup to this app, but don’t bother trying to click on about more than one vehicle. You will have to completely exit out of the app after about every other vehicle to get anything to load again. Been the same way since the app has been around.

Nice app

Legit! Best app out.

I live it!

The app keeps constantly crashing not even a minute after opening it and starting to search... I’ve uninstalled the app and reinstalled the app and after doing that it works, but it only works for a few searches, then it starts crashing again, and I’ve had to do this multiple times now... Please fix this before I uninstall app for good!

Pleeeease we need an iPad version!

The research page seems to be slow or buggy. I don't know when you guys implemented it in but i have loved since. Just giving you a guys a heads up to look at it

Good app, but it keeps sending me random push notifications trying to get me to use it. All I want is push notifications when my saved searches have new results, not a bunch of other ones trying to make me use the app. Annoying.

I find it extremely annoying that there are a ton of vehicles that are not listing the correct transmission type, so automatics are being listed as manual. I like to filter vehicles by transmission. Having automatic cars show up in the list defeats the purpose of applying that filter.

Not sure what has changed. I have previously had this app on my iPad and it worked fine. Know it just downloads the app that appears to be formatted for the iPhone. I have made sure the store is filtering strictly for iPad.

Don’t waste your time on this app if your using iPad Pro... Developer has not created full complement of views... Check out Auto trader... much better app and layout...

Devs, when you select multiple features, it treats it as an OR operator instead of AND. That means that searching for cars with heated seats and a moonroof actually returns more results than if I just search for cars with a moonroof, since searching for both will return any car that has heated seats OR a moonroof. It doesn't work this way when using the website so I assume this is a mistake with the app. Also, it becomes more difficult to specify price as a filter after the initial search. While these bugs make the app less usable, it's overall much better than other apps. Not just because of better design but saved searches, alerts, and filter by auto-emergency braking are hugely helpful features that I haven't found elsewhere.

You search for a car model and add several years to the filter, but after you close the app and come back, you have to enter the years all over again because only one year shows. Was a good app before

Just a great way to search for cars

Latest update crashes when trying to view a listing or photos

The latest update app for the iPad does not use full screen and rotation. The screen is small and does not rotate properly. So awkward to use compare the the last Year version.

I like the app u send me work real good Me gustó la aplicación para gustos esta es la buena

Don’t like this new screen size on my iPad

The version that works only uses a portion of the iPad screen. I can think of no good reason for killing the iPad version. I am going to switch to AutoTrader.

Best site ever to find cars

Imagine an app that is supposed to tell you what people are paying for cars. This isn’t that app!!! IF you want an easy way to get on EVERY dealerships contact list - this is the app for you. If you want an app that helps you research cars and prices - go somewhere else. Now, I’m going back to trying to get all these dealerships to stop calling, texting, emailing - argh!!!

I have an iPhone X (IOS v12.1.2) and I keep getting false “No Connection” message every time I try to enter a review against a dealer. It gives me an option to either Retry or Cancel. I have internet connection. Retry continues to give me the same message thereby not taking my dealer review. Cancel deletes my feedback. Very frustrating!

No more iPad app with latest version. This makes no sense to yank this app and functionality. My iPad app just errors out when trying to see favorites or searched on cars. iPhone too small to see the photos well.

The latest update crashes every time you choose distance nearest and try to view a cars pictures. I loved this app till this week. I have to use desktop version now. I have a new updated IPad so I know is not just me with this problem.

Used the iPad app almost daily.LOVED IT. support for iPad went away...so did I. Deleted app from iPad and iPhone and went to autotrader..DUMB decision by cars.com...move to autotrader and let the free market work and the decision will get people fired....dumb dumb dumb.

Update: WTH! The latest update is still a piece o’ crap because still no iPad version. Way to listen to the 100’s of negative user reviews. I really want to come back but you are making it so hard. Still using Autotrader... Old review: This was my go to app for car searches. Not any more because it is now a piece of crap since the latest version no longer works on iPad. The developer’s response to another review was to use safari because there is no intent to bring back the iPad support. OK, I’ll use safari. Auto Trader here I come.

Previously, this was a pretty slick and useful app for iPad; however, the latest update was a major step backward and it’s now pretty much useless. And the developer has changed their story about what happened — previously, they were saying they stopped supporting the iPad app several years ago and had no plans to revisit it. Now, they are blaming an “Apple update” for the crappy iPad app. Which is it, Cars.com?

I used to love this app on my iPad. Then I downloaded the update and it became an iPhone app that can only be used n portrait mode and needs to be 2x magnified. Major disappointment!!

Love it!!

Performing a filtered search is nice but once I sever something from a category (leather seats from features) I’m no longer able to select that category. Instead I have to remove the filters of the specific category in order to add more or change them which makes the app kinda cumbersome. Also, it would be nice to flag listings that have bogus information. Such as new cars that are selling for ~$200 or cars from the 90’s listed with Apple CarPlay even though the pictures clearly show a knob tuning radio

Easy to find the right car at right price plenty of choice and options And real easy to use

Excellent app to find precisely the cars you are in search of.

Poor business to stop with the iPad app. Read the reviews you’re loosing customers. Bye

Missing many models of BMW’s. You can not search for the M4 or any 8 series car. App crashes all the time.

I’ve complained to the developer multiple times about not getting price drop push notifications. I have an iPhone X with the latest software and nobody can figure it out.

Found all 5 of my Escalades on here! Love it!

I think cars.com is a good one on the Apple App Store. It is useful.

I once had this installed on my iPad. Now the update makes the app nonfunctional on iPads. Sad change. I’m going to Edmunds

Have to agree with those who don’t like this app. Tried to make it work as a “guest” with no luck.

So disappointed that my iPad version stopped working, will have to try another app for car buying....😕

I am a fan easy to navigate and you can get really specific

Would be nice to have updated app for IPad and see more than 50 saved cars on app. Other than that, awesome app!

I mean it has cars, which is a plus, but they should make a motorcycle section, or a boat section, include like a bunch of vehicle

Really dumb move by the developers. Going to Autotrader!

Disappointing as the app is so much better than Auto Trader when it works...

As I’ve said before, I think that cars.com should ensure that all information is included before the permit their list and Customer to post. Generic information like these features are associated with this car, are useless because people want you to contact the dealer. If the dealer is so lazy that they can’t lift information about a specific car why should I waste my time looking at all the features that aren’t available. With the Porsche Cayman, you only need about six pictures to fully describe what’s going on in the car. Pictures of all four tires are useless. You only need to know what rooms are on the car basically

I went to autotrader now that this no longer works on an iPad.

This is a bad update. You have lost me to another app that works with my iPad. Why did you do this stupid move?

The app is just flooded with false information listings. It takes too long to truly find what is accurate

Really you had to kill it for IPad’s bad move on your part you just lost a lot a huge audience..........good luck with that.

Thank you cars.com I get most of my cars from here and the best prices 👌

Great Cars I’m looking to trade up

I can’t log in with Facebook keeps telling me the email address is invalid and I can’t sign in with any other email address. Now the cars I’m finding I can’t save.

Like others, this was my go-to car shopping app on the iPad, but they killed it recently, and the iPhone version just doesn’t cut it on the iPad (or iPhone for that matter). Big disappointment.

This App no longer works on the iPad? This where I used it the most! This is a stupid move on your part. I have purchased my cars through this App for years now! What have you done?

Why can I not see the car I’m selling? I’ve looked everywhere in the app and can not see a seller dashboard or anywhere to see my listing. Can this be possible? If I’m wrong then it is not obvious and I can’t find it which is just as bad.

I used the iPad app daily. It wasn’t perfect, but so much better than the phone app. I guess I will try other apps. This is just too bad. Read all the comments. Bring back an iPad version.

No more iPad support? Used the app every day. Guess I’ll be switching to other platforms.

I have used this app on my iPad for years, today it keeps crashing. How come all of a sudden?