Purchased a used Chevy for $6500 from this dealer. 2012, barely over 100,000 miles. Car seemed to be in really decent shape. I received a car fax report with no significant issues, but not much else on the history of the car. Within 2 weeks of purchase the car was already in the shop... bad sensors, bad spark plugs, 4 qts low on the oil, and a cracked catalytic converter.
Dropped $650 on repairs. One week later, the car was making odd noises AGAIN. Mechanic looked at it and said..." you're low on oil". Filled it up and went on our way. One week following that... the car really goes on the fritz and ends up back in the shop. This time the mechanic shows me that the cam shaft had busted into 2 pieces!!! Are you serious??!! That cam shaft had to be around 1 inch thick in diameter!! The mechanic even showed me indicators that the engine had salvaged parts added at some point. I was so livid that I could barely see straight.
Now I know engines, and I know that in most cases, this kind of thing doesn't happen under normal driving. At this point the car is now in the salvage yard. I literally pissed $6500 down the toilet in less than 1 month. Worst part is... the dealer said to me "I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can do for you". I honestly think that dealers should bear some responsibility when it comes to used vehicles. A thorough inspection should be done on each and every vehicle that rolls into the lot, but in this case I can tell that clearly didn't happen.
Needless to say that I will not be purchasing from that dealer again, and I caution anyone who is contemplating a purchase from a mom and pop dealer. read more