I listened to your voicemail and I appreciate how much you are trying to make things right.
I also thank you for the offer of covering 1 car payment.
Here are my thoughts....
At this point we have officially passed the 3 month mark since I signed the papers for the Van. Anytime a customer purchases a vehicle they drive off the lot and it's theirs to enjoy. The company makes money, the salesperson makes a commission and life goes on. This is where I have a
Major problem.
The fact that anyone has profited from me being inconvenienced for 3 months is very bothersome. It is my opinion that I should be reimbursed, totally, my $3,000 down payment. You have already offered to pay over $800 to cover a car payment, which again I appreciate, and that would leave a little over $2000 being reimbursed to me.
Of course I don't know the profit margins, nor do I care much about them. All I know is that nobody, that made money off of me, has been inconvenienced, yet profited from this absolute disaster. I have attached a video I took early Wednesday AM, showing how not having a van has affected me and my business, as well as my customers. The extra amount of gas, time and labor it took me , everyday, to come back and forth for my deliveries is completely unacceptable and it also affected my business in a negative way. Because I ran out of room, I would have to go to my house and drop off laundry and then go back and pick up those that I couldn't fit.
Time, labor, gas and major inconvenience was caused by Jerry V's incompetence. The offer of one car payment doesn't quite cut it. I have requested to speak to Jerry V myself and if I am not reimbursed fully for the $3,000 then I would ask that he make that decision. It's that serious to me.
As a business owner, myself, I often have to compensate customers and those decisions I make personally to ensure the upmost customer satisfaction. This is why I believe the owner of that dealership should make that decision. Hopefully that makes sense?
I also do appreciate the amazing offer of coming to meet me and deliver the van to me. I think that is a first class offer but I think it's best for me to come down and switch out everything myself. I'll have to move laundry and supplies from the loaner to my Van. In addition, I have to get it cleaned for you. I had my dogs in the car, because my ex wife abandoned them. I have a husky and he sheds so there is too much dog hair to return in its current condition. That's the right thing to do before I return it back to you.
With that said, I will be on your side on Saturday and I can come down and switch everything out at any time. Hopefully we will not have any further delays and life can go on.
I'll be available after 3 tomorrow (Friday) if you would like to discuss more over the phone.
Again, I appreciate your care and concern and I look forward to your response. Thank you again.
Sept 6th @ 7:37 Tim responds, "First, I want to sincerely thank you for your patience and for taking the time to share your thoughts so thoroughly. I've carefully reviewed your voicemail and your email, and I want you to know that I fully understand the frustration you've experienced during this process. Three months is far longer than anyone would expect to wait after purchasing a vehicle, and I recognize the significant impact it has had on both your personal life and your business.
I also appreciate you acknowledging the offer we made to cover one of your car payments as a step toward making things right. I hear you clearly that you feel this does not go far enough in addressing the inconvenience and additional costs you've faced.
While I cannot make a final decision on reimbursement without further discussion with ownership, I want to assure you that your concerns will be reviewed at that level. Your request for the owner to weigh in is fair, and I will personally ensure your situation is presented for consideration.
In the meantime, I'm glad to hear that you'll be able to come down on Saturday to switch into your Van. That will finally give us the opportunity to close this difficult chapter and allow you to start enjoying the vehicle you purchased. Please know we will make every effort to ensure the transition is smooth and that there are no further delays.
I do have the first payment check ready and would like to meet you at the store. If you will let me know what time works best for you so I can make arrangements.
My goal is the same as yours: to resolve this matter in a way that is fair, respectful, and allows us to move forward with your confidence restored.
Thank you again for your patience, your honesty, and the opportunity to work toward a resolution."
Sept 8th around 5 PM I finally picked up my van. Tim came down and met me on his day off. I was given a check for one car payment only.
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