Scam Alert
Don't buy here! Don't waste your hard-earned money at this dealership. They are scammers. This dealership is nothing but a den of scammers, ready to swindle you out of your hard-earned cash. Their mechanics? Nothing but liars.
I reached out to inquire about a 2009 Volkswagen GTI with 85K miles, as advertised on Carfax. They assured me it was ready for a test drive. However, during the drive, the car behaved strangely, and a mysterious light popped up. When I questioned the Sales Manager, he brushed it off, attributing it to my driving on a rough road. Their mechanic magically turned off the light.
They assured me the car was in excellent condition and well-maintained, but that was far from the truth. The Carfax history was sketchy, indicating no recent inspection. When questioned, they hastily explained that they had performed all necessary repairs after receiving the car as a trade-in. False assurances were given that any issues could be brought back for fixing--empty promises.
After shelling out $8000 and driving home, the check engine light illuminated, and I discovered severe windshield damage undisclosed during the purchase. Upon contacting Juan, the Sales Manager, he requested I return the car the following week. Their mechanic, using ODB2, erased the check engine light, claiming they forgot to reset it after maintenance. Skeptical, I consulted another mechanic who provided a lengthy list of issues: steering wheel column problem, transmission malfunction (no reverse), cooling system problem, and mass airflow problem.
Returning with a written diagnostic from an independent mechanic, I requested that they fix the issues. Speaking to Juan in Spanish, the mechanic confirmed the problems because using an ODB2 scanner he saw the same errors. He declared they wouldn't fix anything because they sold the car "as-is." I reminded him of their obligation to disclose all issues, per the law. In response, he exploded in anger, even threatening violence if I didn't leave. I walked away.
Before leaving, their mechanic, at Juan's instruction, erased the check engine light once again. Doing extensive research on the car's VIN number revealed that it had failed safety and emission tests before being sold to me.
I am now stuck with a car I can't drive because it is not safe to operate. I am also out of over $8000. I strongly advise staying away from this deceitful company. Save yourself the trouble and keep your money safe. read more