I bought my 2022 RAM 1500 warlock from Acknowledged. Please find the revised text below:…read more
On January 1, 2024, I searched for a Nissan Titan and another truck on car.com and another site. The Nissan had low mileage, but during the test drive, I noticed scratches and damages on the upholstery, and the bottom of the truck door seemed rusted. I decided to look for another truck within the same budget. This led me to purchase a 2022 RAM 1500 Warlock from Sanford Imports. I informed them that the price listed was only if I would get a loan from Sanford Imports, and I didn't feel comfortable with their options, so I decided to stick with the loan I already had. There was no pressure to get the loan from Sanford Imports. During the test drive, I noticed the vehicle needed an oil change, and I was informed that the oil change had already happened. The car would also have a LoJack. The experience would have been different if I hadn't done the research on the vehicle and loan amount.
On January 2, 2024, I picked someone up from the airport and got a light and messages saying that the electronic braking system needed service while driving on cruise control. I called Sanford Imports, and they advised me to visit the local dealership as the car had an under-warranty factory. Following that, I called the RAM dealership.
On January 6, 2024, I waited at the RAM dealership for three hours and left.
On January 8, 2024, after calling the dealership several times, I informed them that there were issues with the wiring of my truck, and the technician had problems. I was glad that the vehicle was under warranty.
On January 11, 2024, the service representative informed me that replacing my alternator could be why the Service Electronic Braking System and Service Antilock Braking messages appeared. The representative said that every time they tried to drive the truck, it would lose power.
On January 13, 2024, I was informed that the oil change was not completed during my vehicle test drive, and the wiring within the vehicle was misrouted, which led to the check engine light. The recall that I had to come in for led to my alternator replacement. The technicians also cleaned the sensors as they were filled with sand.
All the work completed on my vehicle was under warranty and related to the recall, so I only had to pay a minimal fee for the inspection of the vehicle. At this point, my car has been at the dealership longer than the actual ownership of the vehicle. I'm not disappointed, and I'm glad I was able to solve these minor problems early before my battery was drained or I was in an area where I couldn't get service or get rescued.