CARVANA: A New Way To Car Shop, Rooted In Community
For Lisa Glenn-Nobles, purchasing a new vehicle the traditional route wasn’t going to be an option. “We purchased a car through Carvana last October just after going through the traditional car-buying experience with my husband's car.” As Executive Director of the CO+HOOTS Foundation, Lisa frequently travels throughout the Valley supporting entrepreneur initiatives and needed a reliable vehicle. “I heard from several folks that the experience with Carvana was fantastic, and I always like to support companies with a local presence, so we decided to give it a try. Plus, a Car Vending Machine was too much to pass up!”
Lisa uses her car daily at CO+HOOTS Foundation, a local nonprofit organization that works to create long-term, positive change in the community and empower individuals to succeed through entrepreneurship, collaboration, and innovation. Whether it's driving from Scottsdale to Goodyear to scout locations for Youth ChangeMaker Summit, packing up to decorate Crescent Ballroom for the annual OFFPITCH lip sync battle, or supporting small business owners at events across the Valley, Lisa is creating change on the road. “The experience was every bit as easy as people made it out to be. In three days, we had a car!”
If you’re in Arizona and didn’t know yet, Carvana is a rapidly growing company with roots right here in the state. Founded in 2012 by Arizona natives Ernie Garcia, Ryan Keeton, and Ben Huston, Carvana is headquartered in Tempe and provides a hassle-free experience for anyone buying a car. Using comprehensive search filters and 360-degree vehicle tours, you can find your dream car right from the comfort of home or on the go via your mobile device. Purchasers can apply for financing and schedule your vehicle to be delivered right to your door or picked up from Carvana’s coin-operated Car Vending Machine!
Carvana cuts out the dealerships in the purchasing process, which translates to a lower cost on every vehicle sold. The savings are passed on to the consumer through lower prices, premium cars, a better experience, and no hidden fees.
“Recently, we presented to a group of youth ChangeMakers in Fort Mohave, AZ, and the entire eight-hour round trip only cost $50 in gas,” Lisa shares. “Combine that with the time saved on the Carvana purchase, and we're very happy to have made the decision we did. I'm so glad I have a Carvana car to support our work at CO+HOOTS Foundation and to do it at a price that a nonprofit can afford.”
Not only is Carvana proud to provide a service that helps local businesses and organizations, but they also remain rooted in the community they started in. Catch the Carvana team at the 15th Anniversary of the Arizona Fall Festival on November 2 in Downtown Phoenix. The Carvana stage will feature local acoustic acts and DJs spinning music for attendees to enjoy, surrounded by 200+ vendors selling local food, crafts, and wares. Swing by with friends and family to learn about the uniqueness of the company that is based right here in Arizona
“Local First Arizona is proud to partner with Carvana to build hometown pride and connection to place,” says Thomas Barr, Executive Director of Local First Arizona. “We are excited to showcase an Arizona grown company that is committed to the community and provides a service that is beneficial to consumers.”