PITTSBURGH -

Carvana has expanded its footprint in the Northeast by launching in Pittsburgh, its 18th market.

The company says it now can offer as-soon-as next-day delivery to nearly 125 million customers, including more than 6 million in the Pittsburgh metro area.

“Pittsburgh is a historic city full of thriving businesses and we’re excited to be able to serve such a large and diverse market,” said Ernie Garcia, founder and chief executive officer of Carvana. “Coupling its geographic location with the city’s dependence for transportation, we see huge potential for our offering in Pittsburgh, and we’re eager to bring Carvana’s unmatched, 100-percent online car-buying experience to consumers in the area.”

 Carvana has delivered vehicles to customers in 46 states and provides delivery options nationwide. Additional facilities enable Carvana to offer faster and more affordable delivery options, including free, as-soon-as next-day delivery to local residents in 18 markets, which in addition to Pittsburgh include:

—Atlanta

—Austin, Texas

—Birmingham, Ala.

—Charlotte, N.C.

—Columbus, Ohio

—Cincinnati

—Dallas

—Houston

—Jacksonville, Fla.

—Miami

—Nashville, Tenn.

—Orlando, Fla. 

—Raleigh, N.C. 

—San Antonio

—Tampa

—Richmond, Va.

—Washington, D.C.

As it has done with prior expansions, Carvana is providing a full refund of delivery fees paid to customers in Pittsburgh who bought before the expansion.