My experience with Cactus Jack's was extremely disappointing and stressful from beginning to end.
I originally purchased a vehicle from the Surprise, AZ location. While test driving the car, I noticed that the heat did not work. I was told this would be repaired. Shortly after getting the car, I took it in for an oil change and was told there was a small oil leak, and the airbag light also came on. I had been told when purchasing the vehicle that it had not been in any accidents, but after further investigation it appeared that the vehicle had previously been involved in one.
Before going to Surprise, I also dealt with the Country Club location. My interaction there with Liz was not a good experience. I felt rushed and pressured into accepting just any vehicle, and when I had concerns I was basically told that I shouldn't expect much more from a used car.
When I went to the Surprise location, Pedro in customer service was actually very helpful and professional. Unfortunately, the vehicle itself still had multiple issues. Eventually I was told to come pick up the car because it was "ready." However, when I arrived, nothing had truly been fixed. The heat still did not work, even though they said they had replaced the thermostat. When running the A/C there was a strong smell like burning wires. I was also told the oil leak wasn't actually a leak but leftover oil from a previous repair, and that they had simply cleaned the area.
Things escalated when I spoke with Mark, the manager at the Glendale location. When I explained that I was not comfortable keeping the car due to the unresolved problems especially the airbag light still being on, which means the airbag may not deploy in an accident he became very dismissive and argumentative. Instead of addressing my concerns, he suggested that if I wanted a car with no issues, I should buy a 2026 vehicle. I was also told that what I was experiencing was just "buyer's remorse," which was frustrating because my concerns were about safety and unresolved repairs.
The interaction became uncomfortable and unprofessional. I felt disrespected and dismissed while simply trying to explain the issues with a car that had been in the shop longer than I had actually driven it. I eventually made it clear that I would not accept being spoken to that way and requested either a vehicle exchange or a refund.
At one point I even saw another customer successfully switch vehicles, so I believed that was a reasonable request. I contacted the original location where I purchased the vehicle to explain the situation. After several conversations with different employees, I was ultimately told to bring the vehicle back and that I would be refunded.
This entire experience left me shocked and disappointed. Purchasing a vehicle should not involve this level of stress, dismissiveness, and lack of accountability especially when safety concerns like an airbag warning light are involved.
My advice to anyone purchasing a used vehicle: take your time, inspect everything carefully, check for leaks, test the heat and A/C, drive the car at different speeds, and pay attention to any unusual smells or warning lights. Don't feel pressured into making a decision because you need a vehicle quickly.
Based on my experience, I would rate this company zero stars. read more