# Cars.com: Buy and sell cars

> Browse millions of cars, track vehicle listings or sell your car today

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cars.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cars.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cars.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cars.com
- **Category:** AUTO\_AND\_VEHICLES
- **Downloads:** 14,888,611
- **Rating:** 4.72 / 5 (210,150 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.17.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2011-03-02
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cars.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.cars.com/](https://www.cars.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cars.com/about/privacy/](https://www.cars.com/about/privacy/)

## Description

The Cars.com Chrome extension offers a comprehensive platform for buying and selling cars. Users can browse millions of new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles including SUVs, trucks, sedans, and EVs with advanced search filters such as price, mileage, color, and features to find the perfect match. The extension also features over 10 million dealership reviews to help buyers choose trusted sellers and identifies “Great Deal” vehicles based on local market pricing.

Sellers can instantly list their vehicles or get instant cash offers from local dealerships. Additional features include saving favorite cars and searches, price drop notifications, expert articles and video reviews, and a personalized car loan payment calculator. The integrated "Your Garage" tool helps track and forecast car values, guiding users on the best time to sell. This extension is a one-stop solution for all car shopping and selling needs, delivering convenience and expert guidance.

## Rankings

- #9,969 — Overall
- #5 — Auto and vehicles (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.cars.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Users largely find the app easy to use and helpful for locating vehicles, with praise for its variety and browsing experience for used cars. However, recurring issues undermine this: filters and saved searches frequently reset or fail to persist, search distances are inconsistent or overly restricted, listing data can be inaccurate or misleading, and updates often introduce UI bugs (such as zip code changes) that degrade the overall experience.

### Pros

- Easy to use / intuitive UI
- Helps locate or see what's available / find specific vehicles
- Good variety / selection of listings
- Positive overall sentiment / enjoyable to use

### Cons

- Filters and saved searches do not persist / reset frequently
- Distance/radius limitations and inconsistent distance behavior
- Listings data quality issues (mislabeling of transmission types, false advertising)
- Bugs and poor UI after updates (zip code changing, need to reselect filters)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cars.android)