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Stafford Auto Sales - Poor Quality Cars, Liars and Scammers
2006 Corvette and 2001 Honda - Complaint
Review by rmendezjr1966 on 2012-11-14
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DUMFRIES, VIRGINIA -- Please, please, do not get caught up or get involved with this dealership and con artists! There vehicles may look great on the outside cosmetically, however mechanically their cars are not up to par.
I initially bought a high end car, 2006, Chevrolet Corvette, a few weeks later, I bought a 2001 Honda Civic as a commuter car. A week after buying the corvette, the car started shimmering. I took it in for a check up at NTB for a wheel alignment, to my amazement, the manager took me to the back. He advised me there was no way this car was properly inspected for safety. Both front tires in the interior walls were on their wires, just a matter of when. The front brake rotors were warped and pads down to the metal. Also discovered was the front shock, passenger side was leaking fluid. So, things not visible to the consumer, however visible to a safety inspector.
They also go by Select Auto sales, lots in Fredericksburg, Dumfries and Manassas. All of the above mentioned names, except Mr [snip] are related as cousins. So, I mentioned and brought to the attention my car and new found issues. Initially, they tell you, well you bought as is, no warranty. Which is not true, there is a 30 day warranty they say no questions asked, hmmm.
They asked me to eat quotes which I did, totaling brakes $770.00 shocks $ 1,100.00 tires, 980.00 and damper $800.00 total $3,650.00 right out the gate and within weeks. So they come back and offer me $300.00 check, are you serious? I went to the cheapest places to help offset costs versus dealership too. So, here I am stuck with a high end car with serious safety issues that should of been taken care of prior to selling. Here is the kicker, I find out that they take their cars to a local inspection station and they look the other way to get their cars passed, sort of under the table. I'm going to report them next!
With my Honda, a few days later my engine light goes on, can't get emissions because of it, however according to Kevin the car was taken in for inspection, hmmm. I Got my hard tags a few days before expiration, therefore since I was not able to do emissions I could not register. So my tags expired. My car sat on the driveway until fixed. The corvette I had to shell out a lot of money to get it up to safety standards and able to use.
Do not spend your money and not get quality cars, you are just making them richer by turning a profit on their junk cars they flip, turn in as a trade or auto auctions. Take my advise and see what me and others are going through.
Now I'm going to have to sue and take legal civil action.
I initially bought a high end car, 2006, Chevrolet Corvette, a few weeks later, I bought a 2001 Honda Civic as a commuter car. A week after buying the corvette, the car started shimmering. I took it in for a check up at NTB for a wheel alignment, to my amazement, the manager took me to the back. He advised me there was no way this car was properly inspected for safety. Both front tires in the interior walls were on their wires, just a matter of when. The front brake rotors were warped and pads down to the metal. Also discovered was the front shock, passenger side was leaking fluid. So, things not visible to the consumer, however visible to a safety inspector.
They also go by Select Auto sales, lots in Fredericksburg, Dumfries and Manassas. All of the above mentioned names, except Mr [snip] are related as cousins. So, I mentioned and brought to the attention my car and new found issues. Initially, they tell you, well you bought as is, no warranty. Which is not true, there is a 30 day warranty they say no questions asked, hmmm.
They asked me to eat quotes which I did, totaling brakes $770.00 shocks $ 1,100.00 tires, 980.00 and damper $800.00 total $3,650.00 right out the gate and within weeks. So they come back and offer me $300.00 check, are you serious? I went to the cheapest places to help offset costs versus dealership too. So, here I am stuck with a high end car with serious safety issues that should of been taken care of prior to selling. Here is the kicker, I find out that they take their cars to a local inspection station and they look the other way to get their cars passed, sort of under the table. I'm going to report them next!
With my Honda, a few days later my engine light goes on, can't get emissions because of it, however according to Kevin the car was taken in for inspection, hmmm. I Got my hard tags a few days before expiration, therefore since I was not able to do emissions I could not register. So my tags expired. My car sat on the driveway until fixed. The corvette I had to shell out a lot of money to get it up to safety standards and able to use.
Do not spend your money and not get quality cars, you are just making them richer by turning a profit on their junk cars they flip, turn in as a trade or auto auctions. Take my advise and see what me and others are going through.
Now I'm going to have to sue and take legal civil action.
Comments:
Posted by leet60 on 2012-11-14:
When purchasing any used car, whether from a dealer or private party, if the seller does not allow me to take the vehicle to my mechanic for a thorough inspection - I walk away. Most used car lots sell vehicles that were taken as trade in's from a new car dealership and then deemed to be of such poor quality that the dealer did not want them on their sales lot - they are then sold at wholesale to the used car dealer - thus the myriad of problems you experienced.
Posted by trmn8r on 2012-11-14:
I have bought a few nice late model cars from dealers. The ideal situation, IMO, is to pick a certified pre-owned. A 30-day warranty isn't going to cover much.
If an inspection agency can be shown to "look the other way," that is something they can be held responsible for. Won't help you too much, unfortunately.
If it isn't CPO, you need to have a mechanic look the car over if you don't have that experience yourself. Sorry you were burned. Your complaint serves as a warning to others.
If an inspection agency can be shown to "look the other way," that is something they can be held responsible for. Won't help you too much, unfortunately.
If it isn't CPO, you need to have a mechanic look the car over if you don't have that experience yourself. Sorry you were burned. Your complaint serves as a warning to others.
Posted by 3023BlueFalls on 2012-11-29:
I've had my share of experiences with car dealerships. Whether it's Nissan, Toyota or Honda, I've come across liars and bullshit artists.
I'll buy a certified pre-owned vehicle from a dealership and take it to my own mechanic, then negotiate the price down and make the purchase.
After that, I want absolutely nothing to do with dealerships. I've caught them fudging odometer readings on purchase agreements, to telling wonderful tales about what is or isn't included in extended warranties.
Bottom line is: they'll do anything to make a sale and cut costs wherever possible, at your expense/time and dismay.
I'm sorry about your experience at Stafford Auto Sales. I hope word will get around, thanks to the internet. In fact it's stories like these I would love to see aired on Dateline or 60 Minutes.
I would do your best to spread word, using whatever media outlets you have at your disposal.
I hate to see someone get screwed from shady car dealerships.
I'll buy a certified pre-owned vehicle from a dealership and take it to my own mechanic, then negotiate the price down and make the purchase.
After that, I want absolutely nothing to do with dealerships. I've caught them fudging odometer readings on purchase agreements, to telling wonderful tales about what is or isn't included in extended warranties.
Bottom line is: they'll do anything to make a sale and cut costs wherever possible, at your expense/time and dismay.
I'm sorry about your experience at Stafford Auto Sales. I hope word will get around, thanks to the internet. In fact it's stories like these I would love to see aired on Dateline or 60 Minutes.
I would do your best to spread word, using whatever media outlets you have at your disposal.
I hate to see someone get screwed from shady car dealerships.
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