My wife and I were looking for a used car (she just moved from california), and we had a 4000.00 budget. We stopped in at Premier, and they had lots of deals within out budget.
We test drove a Toyota Avalon, and my wife loved it. There were 2 issues. Engine light was on for lean fuel, and the brake caliper was seized. They wrote in the contract. that they would fix those two issues. We paid 2900 (+149 fee). 2900 was the higher end of the NADA (for a vehicle that was in good condition). We got the car back. Brake was "fixed" and the engine light was off. We were told the issues were fixed. As soon as we pulled out, the engine light came back on. We brought it back. They fixed it a second time. I went and picked it up. And again, the engine light came on. This time I took it to my mechanic. He said it didnt look like anyone fixed anything. The engine light was being turned off AND the brake caliper that was installed was leaking brake fluid. It was not correctly installed. I took it BACK to the dealership a third time. They said it would be fixed. Well, I got it back and was told they put in 2 new 02 sensors... guess what... the engine light came back on...for the same reason... It was not fixed.
The problem i have, they wrote in the paperwork that these issues WOULD be fixed. I paid for a car in good condition, and now I am going to have to pay to fix an issue that I was promised would be fixed.
I understand older cars have issues, but these were addressed before I handed cash, and was guaranteed they would be fixed.
So buyer beware. Their shop apparently doesnt know what they are doing, and I was promised three different times that the issues were fixed, and just because they write in a legally binding contract, they will do something, doesnt mean they will.
I wonder what would have happened if I didnt uphold MY end of the contract? read more