Chromabonito Bumpers and Grilles Took my money to rechrome parts and never returned them. West Covina, California
I contacted Chromabonito in June of 09 to have my 68 Cougar front bumper and side marker light re chromed. I only live about 36 miles south of West Covina, so I thought I could drop it off when I was up that way. They told me they would pick it up at my house for no charge which was great. They came by the next day and took the parts. They wanted payment up front since they ship the parts back Via UPS. (!st red Flag) They told me the parts would be returned in about 10 days.
After a couple weeks of not getting the parts I started my endless try of contacting them. They were also selling on Ebay at the time and finally responded to an Email through Ebay. They told me the parts were shipped and the shipment must of got lost. They gave me a bogus tracking number that was not close to a legit number.
I started to check into the company and discovered this has happened to dozens of people and the BBB has them under an F rating. The business address is a PO Box a UPS store. I ended up doing a reverse look-up on the business phone (626) 941-4133 and was able to determine it was a land line at a residence in La Puente CA. 91744. The address is 201 Hillcrest Dr.
I was also able to find out the the Juan Treminio is the owner of Chromabonito and resides at the above address. Another phone number at this residence (626) 964-6683.
Once I contacted Juan with a demand letter sent to his home address I was able to get my bumper returned. Juan never did give me my marker light back, but I took him to small claims and won. Of course he did not pay, but I tracked what bank he had cashed my check. I had a levy put on the account and received my money plus all my expenses.
I just want to help out anyone that has been ripped off by this dirt bag! Hope this helps someone out there.
9 Updates & Rebuttals
70carnut
Fountain Valley,California,
United States of America
Address
#10Author of original report
Thu, July 22, 2010
I thought that might happen. It is tt_murphy
bumpers
United States of America70...
#10Consumer Comment
Wed, July 21, 2010
70- your email addy was blocked. I am assuming it is the 70carnut at hot? I will try that...
bumpers
United States of America70carnut
#10Consumer Comment
Tue, July 20, 2010
70- would still like to speak w/ you through email or pm. Any message boards you are on or an email addy? I want to get rolling on this.
Thanks!
70carnut
Fountain Valley,California,
United States of America
Email
#10Author of original report
Tue, July 20, 2010
I set-up a Hotmail account. (((REDACTED)))
CLICK here to see why Rip-off Report, as a matter of policy, deleted either a phone number, link or e-mail address from this Report.
bumpers
United States of America70carnut
#10Consumer Comment
Tue, July 20, 2010
Thanks. I do have more questions and so on. I don't want you to post your email addy here (if you want, it's ok). If you are on a forum, let me know which one and I will PM you through there. Or, set up a 'hotmail' or 'live' account and i will email you through there.
I don't want to take Juan to court. He is forcing my hand to do just that. I will tell you the details through a PM or email. I am sure it will sound very familiar...
Thanks 70!
70carnut
Fountain Valley,California,
United States of America
Taking this crook to court!
#10Author of original report
Fri, July 02, 2010
Did not use a lawyer since I am in Southern California. Lots of good sites on the web telling you step by step what to do. The important thing is to send a demand letter (you will need to send registered mail with return receipt). If he does not respond to that he is dead in court. He might not sign for the registered mail since he has been through this so many times. Then you will have to pay a process server. The good thing is all your expenses can be added to your claim. You can even request your small claims case online instead of going to West Covina courthouse if your not close. If there is any info I can give you let me know.
bumpers
United States of America70carnut- PLEASE CONTACT or POST
#10Consumer Comment
Fri, July 02, 2010
70carnut: PLEASE let me know the name of your lawyer or lawfirm you used! Juan is still at it with all of the usual lies. I need to take him to small claims court. I would also like to have charges filed against him.
Same situation- 6 months, lies, fake UPS tracking numbers, etc.
ANY help you can supply would be GREAT!
For the record- Juan Treminio is the alleged owner of this 'operation'. Classic Chrome, JT Chrome, Chrome, Chrome4U, Bumpers and Grilles, Best Chrome. Sells on ebay as gensoh_1 and one other name. He goes to many of the automotive swap meets with 'his' bumpers.
I will be contacting the AG and various others in the area to get this resolved.
70carnut
Fountain Valley,California,
United States of America
Stay away from Chromabonito
#10Author of original report
Sun, February 21, 2010
If you have any doubts about this company, and you should. Check them out with the BBB. Their (F) rating and complaints tell it all. The only way I was able to get my money back was to put a lien on his personal bank account. You can only do that if you won your court case and showed receipts for expenses. This guy will lie about the time of day!
CHROME
WEST COVINA,California,
United States of America
THE REAL CROOK IS THIS GUY
#10REBUTTAL Owner of company
Sun, February 21, 2010
WE REFUNDED HIS MONEY EVEN THOUGH HE GOT HIS BUMPER CHROMED. HE GAVE A DIE CAST PIECE THAT WAS NOT GOOD FOR CHROME. SO WE OFFERED TO RETURN IT TO HIM AND HIS $45 HE PAYED AND INSTEAD HE SUED US FOR $250 FOR IT AND WE PAYED IT THROUGH A MONEY ORDER TO HIM. HE NEVER SH0WED A RECIET AND HE RIPPED US OF THE DIFFERENCE. SO HE SHOULD NOT BE TALKING.