FROM THE DESK
OF JEFF STALLER
HIGH IMPACT SERVICES
To Any Potential Customers of Rabee and Shine Auto:
That Moment You Decide You're Going To Buy a Used Car
We all know that looking for a used car means time, money and effort . . . and there is always the fear in the back of our minds of 'getting taken' or paying too much.
Well, I had these exact same concerns when my daughter Jenna asked me to help her find her first car (and might I say, that this was the first time I had ever looked for a car, where one of the main criteria was, "It had to be cute.") And so, with those instructions, I was getting ready for a 1 month to 2 month search, which would no doubt require us to go to multiple dealerships, test drive multiple cars and go through a series of negotiations . . . to make the best deal possible.
The Start Of The Long Road To Buy A Used Car . . .
As I began my search, I VERY FORTUNATELY came across Shine Automotive right away, advertising a 2009 convertible VW Beetle with only $90,000 kms . . . at a very reasonable price!
I called up and had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Rabee, the Owner of Shine Autos. Right off the bat, something was different about this guy. The sincerity with which he spoke about his business (a family business that been around for over 20 years) and honesty with which he spoke about the car itself . . . Rabee won me over almost immediately. And allow me to say that I've been an HR Interviewer and Human Relations Specialist for over 25 years and have a bit of experience, when it comes to 'reading people'.
Rabee was very Genuine, Very Sincere
and Somehow Very Trustworthy . . . 'Right Off The Bat!'
Proof of Rabee's Sincerity!
Please Count With Me The Number of Times Rabee EXCEEDED Our Expectations:
1 Before we went to Shine Auto
Finding the right car at the right price:
Rabee priced the vehicle reasonably right away!
2 Before we went to Shine Auto
Finding someone we could trust:
Rabee was very genuine and honest over the phone
3 Before we went to Shine Auto
Tear in Convertible top:
Rabee let us know about this upfront and sent us several pictures of what it was all about before we decided to come
(he didn't try to hide anything)
4 When we were at Shine Auto
1. Tear in the convertible top
2. Scratch in driver side window
3. Vanity flap inside the convertible roof did not go down
4. Break lights did not work
Rabee promised to address all of these issues and
fill up the gas tank since we had driven to Etobicoke from Kitchener
5 When we were at Shine Auto
Safety was included in the price of the car!
6 After Paying The Deposit
Only at this time did Rabee tell us that several people had already tried to buy the car because he did not want to
put extra 'pressure on us' during the sale!
7 After (Paying The Deposit)
Rabee said he would pick up license plates for us
8 After we were at Shine Auto and before we paid for the car in full
Part required to get the brake lights to come on:
As it was a long weekend, Rabee made a special trip to pick up the part needed to make the brake lights work and in doing so, got the car to us 2 days SOONER than promised!
9 After we were at Shine Auto and before we paid for the car in full
Tear in the convertible top:
Rabee drove from Etobicoke to Scarborough to meet with a superior craftsman. This person was an individual who was currently working on someone's Ferrari! Rabee took time to discuss the repair with the professional and it was decided that the roof needed not only to be stitched BUT a patch put in place (to keep out water). In a further conversation much thought given to the fact that this was a convertible top and any patch that was put on, would need to be able to move with the top as it went down.
10 After we were at Shine Auto and before we paid for the car in full
The broken piece (due to design flaw) affecting the inside roof vanity flap:
Rabee researched the issue and the different ways to fix the part. He initially decided to make the repair with a special kind of silicon.
(Rabee was upfront and said, given the nature of the break, this repair may not hold for the long term)
The broken part (held on by a rivet) was instead drilled out and a new piece was connected ensuring a longer lasting fix!
11 Picking Up The Car at Shine Auto
Convertible top Patch:
Patch looked great and was even more matched to the colour of the roof than in the picture showed
12 Picking Up The Car at Shine Auto
Convertible top Patch:
Rabee gave us a 6-month warranty on the patch
13 Picking Up The Car at Shine Auto
Scratch in driver's side window:
Rabee said that 50% of the window scratch in the Driver Side window would come out . . . but he managed to make the scratch VIRTUALLY DISAPPEAR!
14 Picking Up The Car at Shine Auto
Rabee power washed the car, detailed the interior with McGuire's Leather protector and put protection cleaner on the dashboard.
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