I would strongly caution anyone considering buying a vehicle from this dealership to do extensive research and have any vehicle independently inspected before purchasing.
We purchased a used truck that was advertised as being in good mechanical condition and "clean and rust free." We were told this in the listing, in messages, and in person. We did take the truck for a short test drive before purchasing, but the mechanical issues and coolant leak were not apparent during that approximately 10-minute drive. During our hour-long drive home, the truck began overheating, warning lights came on, and we had to stop halfway home to add a gallon of coolant due to a leak.
We immediately took the truck to our mechanic, who found multiple mechanical issues as well as severe rust that was concealed with paint, which the dealer later admitted to doing. This was not disclosed to us before purchase. We also discovered the truck had an emissions system deletion that was not disclosed, making the vehicle illegal to operate on public roads.
The dealership owner offered to replace the rusted-out bed with another bed sourced from out of state. However, the replacement bed was not the same color and was covered in dents. We declined this offer because we did not feel safe driving the truck the hour back to the dealership, we were not in a position to pay for towing there and back, and after discovering the true condition of the truck and the undisclosed issues, we did not feel comfortable having the dealership's mechanic complete repairs.
This is not a case of buyers remorse. We understood we were purchasing a used vehicle and expected that there could be normal wear and age-related issues. Our issue is that the truck was not in the condition it was advertised and represented to be, and that major problems and concealed defects were discovered immediately after purchase.
At this point, the truck was not safe for us to continue driving and we were put in the position of owning a vehicle we could not safely or legally use. When we brought these issues to the dealership, they refused to take responsibility and relied on the "as-is" paperwork, despite the vehicle not matching the condition it was advertised and represented to be in.
One of our biggest regrets was trusting the dealership owner's words and representations. He presented himself as someone with strong values and honesty, which made us feel comfortable moving forward with the purchase. Unfortunately, our experience did not reflect the trust and transparency we expected.
Buying a vehicle is a major purchase, and customers deserve honest descriptions and full disclosure. Our experience was extremely disappointing, and we would not recommend this dealership. read more