I purchased a car from Wholesale Auto Mart in May, 2015. I probably spent 2 weeks asking questions, receiving additional pictures, having the dealer do a "walk around" while I was on the phone, etc. I also received a CARFAX report, so I felt like the car should be a good one. It only had 26,000 miles on it. We agreed on a price and I thought about renting a car to drive 800 miles to pick it up. But I asked if shipping was available, and we agreed on a price for that. I agreed to pay the shipper when the car was delivered. I knew it was a used car and did not expect it to be perfect. But when it arrived, I knew there was a problem. MELDEW! The odor was very strong and the carpets were wet. I was buying a convertible and was told that the back glass was loose when they received it, but it was repaired and the top was still good. But the car was never dried out and obviously the back window was not the only problem. I found water still in the trunk, with all the jack parts and spare tire cover ruined from the water. I removed all of the carpeting and found worms and bugs still living under the moist carpeting in the front passenger area. I cleaned all of this out and repainted the rusty floorboards, but the top was still leaking. There were some small holes close to the front of the top. I spent $1,500 for a new top, and still am getting water in from the weather striping, and from under the glove box.
When the car was delivered, the shipper would not take any money. I was told the company would bill me. Then I found out that the dealer mistakenly agreed to pay the shipping. They did pay for shipping, but the money I have been out trying to fix this car has been 4 times what the shipping costs were.
It's September, and the carpet and seats are still out of the car. I cannot find all of the leaks. I have spent $1,500 on a new top and over $250 on new weather stripping.
I have no recourse, but watch out! I have never bought a car without inspecting first, and I thought I could trust this dealer. But he had to know about the leaking and meldew issues. It's the first thing you smell when you get in the car. read more