Beware of Ghent Cadillac - The Ultimate Bait-and-Switch Dealership! Rico Palominor, the sales guy will lie to your face and get backed by the worst Sales Manager you've ever had the misfortune of dealing with! She won't call you, she'll EMAIL you, she can't handle difficult conversations, ridiculous! Rico does the mature thing and just hangs up on you. RUN!
If you're looking for a dealership that will smile while they take advantage of you, look no further than Ghent Cadillac. My experience with them has been nothing short of a nightmare, and I'm calling on everyone who has been wronged by this dealership to stand up, speak out, and hold them accountable!
Here's what happened:
* Deceptive Advertising: The car I purchased looked NOTHING like the pictures online, despite my meticulous review beforehand. The paint job on the vehicle was a disaster--two different colors on the hood, spots everywhere--and they tried to hide it by having me inspect the car at night.
* Shady Sales Tactics: The salesperson, Rico Palominor, lied throughout the entire transaction. When I confronted him about the paint issues the next day, he claimed he "didn't see it." A flat-out lie. Rico, karma is coming for you.
* Fake Inspection Reports: Ghent provided a report claiming the brakes were good and all the headlights were working. Within a week, I had to replace the brakes and have the rotors machined. The headlights were also malfunctioning. THEY DO NOT stand by their own reports, and this is fraudulent and illegal.
* Unprofessional Staff: When I brought these issues up, Rico hung up on me. The Sales Manager, Jessica Zumbrun, was just as bad--hiding behind emails and refusing to take accountability. She didn't even have the professionalism to address my concerns properly.
This Dealership Needs to Be Held Accountable
Ghent Cadillac's unethical practices are not just infuriating--they're illegal. Selling cars with undisclosed damage and falsified reports is a direct violation of consumer protection laws. I'm calling on everyone who has been deceived by Ghent Cadillac to stand up, speak out, and report them. Together, we can make a difference and stop them from taking advantage of others.
Here's What You Can Do:
1. Report Them to Authorities
* Better Business Bureau (BBB): File a complaint at BBB.org.
* Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Report deceptive practices at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
* State Attorney General: File a complaint with your state's consumer protection division.
2. Leave Reviews Everywhere
Let others know about Ghent Cadillac's unethical practices by leaving reviews on these platforms:
* Google Reviews: Search for Ghent Cadillac and click "Write a Review." (Notice they don't allow reviews? Suspicious, isn't it?)
* Yelp: Search for the dealership, log in, and share your experience.
* Cars.com, DealerRater, Edmunds, CarGurus: These platforms are trusted by car buyers and are the perfect place to warn others.
* Reddit: Use forums like r/cars or r/askcarsales to share your story.
* Nextdoor: Warn your local community about Ghent Cadillac's practices.
3. Contact Cadillac Corporate
File a complaint with Cadillac or General Motors about how this dealership is damaging their brand. Manufacturers care about their reputation and can take action against bad dealerships.
Join Me in Taking Action
I'm not just warning others--I'm reporting this dealership to every authority possible. If you've been wronged by Ghent Cadillac, don't stay silent. Speak up and make sure they are held accountable for their actions.
This dealership thrives on deception, but together, we can expose the truth. Avoid Ghent Cadillac at all costs, and let's make sure no one else falls victim to their shady practices.
Update: Took my car to a great dealership and guess what.... The Transmission that Ghent said was great just went out. These guys are shady.... Don't walk, run! read more