Update: Owner resolved the issue. Please read entire review
2 weeks later TMPS alert remains off. So happy Sam the owner voluntarily fixed the problem even if if took over 1/2 day of my time.Based on my overall experience, I would encourage anyone considering purchasing a vehicle from Cary Auto Sales to have a thorough independent inspection and diagnostic scan completed BEFORE paying for the vehicle.
I purchased a 2014 Toyota Avalon Limited from Cary Auto Sales and paid cash for the vehicle in full. Unfortunately, the same day I took the vehicle home, the tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning began flashing and malfunctioning.
Sunday, I had the vehicle checked by a mechanic. I was told the problem was a defective TPMS sensor in the right-rear tire.
What also concerned me was that the vehicle's diagnostic history showed that the TPMS system had previously been reset. I have no way of knowing who performed the reset or why. My mechanic questioned whether the system may have been reset before the sale, but I cannot independently confirm that, and I am not accusing Cary Auto Sales or anyone else of intentionally doing so. I simply found the circumstances concerning given that the TPMS problem appeared immediately after my purchase.
I contacted Cary Auto Sales on Monday, only two days after purchasing the vehicle, and spoke with Peter, the gentleman who sold me the car. I explained the problem and attempted to give the dealership an opportunity to correct it. Peter declined to provide any service or replace the sensor.
Fortunately, the owner, Sam, contacted me personally later Monday evening after seeing my review. Sam apologized that Peter had not offered to address the problem and told me I could bring the vehicle back and that he would have it looked at. I appreciate Sam taking the time to contact me and attempting to resolve the situation and told by Sam the owner it take about 1 hour.
Cary Auto Sales brought to a mechanic initially stated there was no defective sensor, but Sam told them to replace it anyway on the rear passenger back tire. Mechanic was truly confused or very incompetent.
After the tire repair, the TPMS warning remained illuminated. The mechanic took the vehicle for a test drive and returned stating this car had a special problem and now there was TPMS issue with the front driver's-side TPMS sensor would need to be replaced.
Luis and the mechanic continued working on the vehicle. By approximately 1:20 PM, several hours had passed. The mechanic took the vehicle for another drive, and I was then told that the sensor appeared to be functioning intermittently.
The mechanic obtained a diagnostic/code-reading device, connected it to the vehicle and performed additional testing. Afterward, I was told that the TPMS system was now functioning and that the front driver's-side sensor no longer needed to be replaced.
I appreciate that Sam ultimately made an effort to address the problem, and I appreciate the tire repair being provided at no charge. However, I remain concerned because the vehicle had a history of TPMS resets, the warning appeared immediately after purchase, and the diagnosis changed several times before the system was ultimately declared fixed without replacing the sensor.
Overall, my experience with Cary Auto Sales has been mixed. I was very disappointed that Peter initially refused to help when I reported a problem only two days after purchasing the vehicle. I do give owner Sam credit for contacting me, apologizing and ultimately making an effort to resolve the issue. However, the repair experience itself was lengthy, confusing and raised additional concerns for me.
I purchased a 2014 Toyota Avalon Limited from Cary Auto Sales and paid cash for the vehicle in full. Unfortunately, the same day I took the vehicle home, the tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning began flashing and malfunctioning.
Sunday, I had the vehicle checked by a mechanic. I was told the problem was a defective TPMS sensor in the right-rear tire.
What also concerned me was that the vehicle's diagnostic history showed that the TPMS system had previously been reset. I have no way of knowing who performed the reset or why. My mechanic questioned whether the system may have been reset before the sale, but I cannot independently confirm that, and I am not accusing Cary Auto Sales or anyone else of intentionally doing so. I simply found the circumstances concerning given that the TPMS problem appeared immediately after my purchase.
I contacted Cary Auto Sales on Monday, only two days after purchasing the vehicle, and spoke with Peter, the gentleman who sold me the car. I explained the problem and attempted to give the dealership an opportunity to correct it. Peter declined to provide any service or replace the sensor.
Fortunately, the owner, Sam, contacted me personally later Monday evening after seeing my revie read more
