I understand the 'AS IS' contract I signed. I also understood VALLEY AUTO SALES slogan...100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
I did not expect to leak out almost a quart of tranny fluid on the way home and discover through my mechanic MIKES TRANSMISSION in Ephrata Wa. that a huge leak had been concealed with a poor weld patch, that VALLEY AUTO SALES was well aware of the problem, (details being saved for court) and had I not been diligent, the repair would have been much more expensive, more than I paid for the vehicle.
The torque converter was ruined, the leak was substantial even when vehicle was not running. Thus the reason the van was not parked in lot but in the shop when I arrived. (a huge fluid stain was present under the van the next morning).
Mike urged me to pursue this matter. I offered to settle with VAS for a portion of the repair. They wouldn't even call Mike, as he wished, they just said AS IS.
I am sure a judge will find Mike's testimony as compelling as I did.
So a word to the wise...lip service is really good here,
BTW-they were partially honest, the a/c pump was out!!! And true to a vehicle with high mileage, there are many repairs. I accept that part of AS IS, but not a blatant attempt to conceal a major repair!!! Not opinion, fact from a professional in business for 30 years!!! read more