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O'Brien Mick Used Car & Truck Center

O'Brien Mick Used Car & Truck Center

(2 reviews)

Put a thousand down, and $200 a month on car payments. A 2001 Mustang, probably paid a little more…read morethan I should have, but it's what I wanted. They did suggest another car, as this was in the middle of winter, and this is a Stang w/ rear wheel drive. I needed another car while my previous Mustang needed extensive body work. My granddaughter now wants the car! They were easy to work with and were given payments we could afford.

We are a military family who went to deal with Mick O'Brien. BIG, HUGE, HORRIBLE, AWFUL Mistake! We…read moreasked for a used mini van with low payments that would be in our budget. So we had $2000.00 down plus he gave us $500.00 for our old car. Our budget was no more than $3500.00 but i was so intimidated by the guy I ended up with $400.00 a month payments and owing $4700 AFTER the $2500.00 down. Their so called mechanic lied to me about the check engine light and why it was perm. on and the day I drove it home I went to show my friend and we found the backyard mechanics dirty towel in the motor right next to the fan! THEY Ripped us off and lied about the van! I drove from Mt to MS and everyday the van has something more and more wrong! They told me there was nothing wrong with the van but the entire computer system is broken and the sensors are bad! We got screwed paying approx $7200.00 for a piece of crap 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette that doesn't kbb in excellent condition for half that! and we have three kids could you afford $400.00 per month payments especially when you asked for no more than $200.00.And I was pressed by the man and intimidated.... Yes, stupid me a woman went there with out a man so I got duped into this! DON'T GO THERE AS YOU CAN SEE I AM A WOMAN WITH KIDS WHO GOT SERIOUSLY SCREWED!!!!!!!!!

Remart - Remart's corner

Remart

(1 review)

I would give no stars if possible do not go here my husband bought a car from here was told there…read morewasnt anything wrong with the vehicle besides a coolant leak but it was fixed prior to purchase not long after we left it was showing low pressure for one tire when we took it in they had told us it looked like it was driven on for awhile well it was flat and it was very unsafe to drive on as we told them at the dealership we were going over 100 miles to get back home we ended up spending over 300$ just on tire to get back home to notice a leak of coolant coming out we then took olit in to be looked at and was told it would cost over 1000$ to fix the problem I mean if we were able to buy something more expensive we would have but with my husband only on disability and me not being able to work to take care of him and our young son we needed something reliable to be able to get to his Drs appointment and to get around town and all this was explained to them as he was purchasing it we told them what we had to spend and we're reassured that it was a good vehicle over and over so fast forward to today my husband went to the dealership to confront them about the multiple problems that the car has and they pretty much said they didn't care that as is means as is when we were informed that all the issues that the car had were already taken care of and fixed before the purchase so they just took advantage of a disabled person and want it all written off like it was my husband's fault for not knowing they were lying and on they way home the car broke down all the coolent ran out of it and would not start smoke was coming out of the tail pipe looking and smelling like it was on fire so now we have no car no way to get around and still they do not want to own up to what they did but oh well right you got your quick buck but at what price they should be ashamed of themselves for taking advantage of ppl just trying to get by with what they have So they told us lemon laws don't apply for used cars but this is what I found... Standard used car lemon laws do not usually apply, but you have strong legal protections. Because the dealer explicitly lied or misrepresented that problems were fixed before purchase, you are legally protected under fraud and deceptive trade practices laws, rather than standard lemon laws. Hmmm wonder who's right

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Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Helena - The beautiful Forester we got.

Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Helena

(73 reviews)

Well, Lithia has done it again! After so many vehicles purchases there I keep coming back to where…read moreI'm taken care of. Sam is back too! And Zach helped Sam do everything right and deliver the perfect new truck. I needed to replace my truck again for a stronger one because I got a heavier trailer, and at first I thought I was going to get a slightly used diesel Ram 2500 because I needed more towing capacity, but after looking at everything, I decided on a dodge ram Laramie 3500. 23,000lb towing capacity and 4100lb payload capacity means I'm not going to have problems towing my new toy hauler! But that's just half the story. The other half is the level of service at Lithia from Sam and Zach and is unparalleled. Not only did they see to all the details I needed with my battery cable installation, but they personally drove my truck back and forth to auto trim design TWICE to get it outfitted with the extras while I was waiting for the sensors for the bumper install, and then they delivered it 15 miles out to my house when it was finally done. I highly recommend Lithia dodge of Helena. Ask for Sam or Zach and they will take care of you!

I was warned to stay away from Lithia, but I decided to give them a chance. I trusted Scott and…read morepurchased a used Jeep Cherokee from this dealership. As soon as I got home, three warning lights came on. Do not let them warm up a used car before you arrive ... that's what they did to me (Had it running before I showed up) . I reached out to Scott about the issues and was completely ignored. I then called to speak with the sales manager, who pretty much told me, "Tough luck." The whole time they were saying Chevy is sketchy but I guess they couldn't be as bad as this dealership. I'll definitely be sharing my experience with my Airmen and public Affairs at Malmstrom AFB so they know what they're getting into before shopping here. Really disappointing experience and trusted the sales team. I should've listened to the people who warned me. Buyer beware! In order to have a decent car I need to put $5k into repairs. For reference I bought the car one week ago from today and there's more problems with it than when I test drove it.

Robert Allen Nissan of Helena - Murano Midnight Edition

Robert Allen Nissan of Helena

(24 reviews)

Changed to Kenny Simpson Nissan Do not fall for the lifetime…read morewarranty unless you have someone else do the maintenance.. They are sneaky and will most likely cause you to invalidate your warranty!!

Here's my process: Call 10+ dealers, get numbers on the vehicle they had I wanted, and my trade…read morein, compare those numbers, then reach out to the dealer that was my favorite vehicle, tell them what they have to match to earn your business. If they don't don't sweat it. Next reach out to the dealer you like the most and tell them the numbers they have to match to earn your business. Lastly, take into consideration, you're giving $1,000's of dollars to a company, a corporation, a dealership, and 2-5 employees at that dealership. I'd prefer to give my hard earned money to the location I like the people at the most. I didn't luck out here! I set myself up to get a great deal on my number 1 vehicle of choice from the dealership I preferred to buy from. I gave them my word on what it would take to earn my business, and they did exactly that! The salesman, Chris Partin, knew his stuff about the product he sold me, he was willing to meet me when best for my schedule, and was willing to text me, instead of call or email me. He didn't have to pressure me because I was upfront with him with what he needed to do to earn my business. It was my responsibility to earn my very best deal, I did that, Chris Partin at Robert Allen Nissan took it one step further than any other salesman I've met and asked the questions to find out what I needed to make this the easiest purchase I've ever had. Chris Partin is a guy who is willing to do what it takes to make you happy.

Lithia Chevrolet GMC - Our new 2026 Chevy Trax Activ

Lithia Chevrolet GMC

(56 reviews)

UPDATE 8/29/26: After my original review, I met with General Manager Ryan Tuttle. Ryan listened to…read moremy concerns and genuinely seemed interested in making things right. Lithia agreed to replace the rear brakes, and that work has now been completed. I believe in giving credit when a business corrects a problem, and Lithia ultimately honored the agreement. I appreciate Ryan's involvement and follow-through. That does not erase the original experience, but Lithia ultimately made it right, and they deserve credit for doing so.UPDATE 8/29/26: After my original review, I met with General Manager Ryan Tuttle. Ryan listened to my concerns and genuinely seemed interested in making things right. Lithia agreed to replace the rear brakes, and that work has now been completed. I believe in giving credit when a business corrects a problem, and Lithia ultimately honored the agreement. I appreciate Ryan's involvement and follow-through. My original experience purchasing a vehicle from Lithia Chevrolet GMC of Helena was easily one of the worst dealership experiences I've had. On July 31, I looked at a 2019 Nissan Armada that had not yet been through Lithia's inspection. I took it to DJ's Automotive, which found the vehicle generally sound but said it needed tires and front and rear brakes. I made replacing the tires and brakes a condition of purchase, and they were put on the "We Owe." Because I planned to tow with the Armada, I agreed to pay extra for BFGoodrich KO3 D-rated tires. Instead, Lithia installed cheaper Kelly tires. After considerable back-and-forth, they finally agreed to install the correct tires. Communication throughout the process was terrible. Dates came and went without calls, and I repeatedly had to go to the dealership for updates. When the correct tires were finally installed, I was told I owed about $650. I had agreed to $80 per tire, or $320. The additional amount included costs related to replacing the tires Lithia had installed incorrectly. I refused those charges and paid the agreed $320. Then I discovered the rear brakes had not been replaced. Lithia said they only replace brakes below 3mm. DJ's measured mine at approximately 2-3mm. Lithia first measured them at 5mm and later at 4mm. Regardless of the measurement, replacing the brakes was part of our purchase agreement. The original salesman was the bright spot in the experience, which is why I am intentionally not naming him. My complaint was never about one mistake. It was the combination of the wrong tires, poor communication, missed completion dates, additional charges caused by Lithia's mistake, conflicting brake measurements, and the failure to initially complete everything promised. I strongly recommend that anyone buying a used vehicle here have it independently inspected and get every promise in writing. That said, the story ultimately ended better than it began. After I met with General Manager Ryan Tuttle, Lithia reconsidered the situation, agreed to replace the rear brakes, and has now completed that work. That does not erase the original experience, but Lithia ultimately made it right, and they deserve credit for doing so.

I negotiated the price of a new Toyota Tacoma with this dealership over the phone while I was in…read moreCalifornia. After we agreed on the price, they asked me to put down a deposit of over $15,000. Since I had never seen or test-driven the truck, I asked if I could leave a $500-$1,000 deposit to hold it for five days instead. They refused. The next day, I agreed to pay the full deposit they requested. However, instead of honoring the agreed price, they changed the contract and increased the selling price before they would sell me the truck. That completely destroyed my trust in this dealership. After reading other reviews, I found that some out-of-state customers had similar experiences, where deals changed or vehicles were sold to someone else, leaving customers with wasted travel or pressure to buy another vehicle. Fortunately, I decided not to move forward. I ended up purchasing a brand-new Tacoma from a dealership near my home in California. Even today, I can still see the same Tacoma I wanted listed for sale, which makes me question why they tried to change the deal after we had already agreed on a price. I appreciate that they eventually refunded my deposit, but the overall buying experience was disappointing. I would advise out-of-state buyers to get every detail in writing and be very cautious before sending a large deposit.

The Dealership Alternative - usedcardealers - Updated November 2026

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