RICHMOND, Va. -

Continuing what it describes as a rapid expansion, CarLotz said it will soon open its first California hub.

The move will be CarLotz’s first expansion into California, which CarLotz co-founder and chief executive officer Michael Bor described as “one of the nation’s most diverse, inclusive and dynamic states.”

CarLotz, a consignment-to-retail used vehicle marketplace, said it is working to make its buying and selling experience a reality across the country.

The Golden State hub will be located at 4608 Rudnick Ct. in Bakersfield, Calif. The California hub will be the second West Coast location for CarLotz. That hub’s sister hub in Lynnwood, Wash., opened in February.

As for Bakersfield, Bor described it as being an advantageous location with a welcoming approach to industry.

“We are looking forward to helping our new guests understand how we can help them sell their car for more, and to get the best value when buying a vehicle through us,” Bor said in a news release.

Bor also said, “Not only will this fill a void in the used-vehicle buying and selling market in California, and provide a great opportunity for our national clients as well as local consumer consignors to get more for their vehicle, but it will bring new jobs and opportunities to the Bakersfield community.”

The Bakersfield location will open in tandem with a new location in Charlottesville, Va.

“The symbolism of opening doors in both California and in our home state of Virginia on the same day is not lost on us,” Bor said. “From management to our mechanics, all of us at CarLotz are excited to bring our one-of-a-kind offering to everyone in the market to buy or sell a used car.”

With the expansion, CarLotz operates its full omnichannel offering out of hubs in Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Illinois, Tennessee, Texas, Washington State, and now California.

CarLotz recently opened its first Tennessee hub.

At the new Bakersfield location, CarLotz is currently hiring for various open positions such as sales coaches, service techs, and managers. The company is also working to fill roles at additional locations around the country and invites people to learn more and apply at www.carlotz.com/careers.