dbaxter3
Concord,#2Author of original report
Sat, April 28, 2012
Yes, the car does have a salvage title, we have bought cars before with salvage title, and they never gave us any problem. A car can be totaled out here for less than 3000 in damage, the car wasn't in any front impact crash, side impact and the airbags deployed. DMV records shows salvage title because of airbag deployment. The person who had it before us just decided they wanted to total it out. More than likely just to be rid of the payment and get a new one. We also didn't pay book value for the car, the car was of course at an appropriate price point, for the salvage title. We also planned on paying the car off very early.
Buying a used car at any time is risky, I've even had family members who have bought brand new cars straight off the lot and have been nothing but trouble. Unfortuneatly, we were not able to go to a brand new car dealership and get something with a great warranty. I'm also very well aware what a repossession is and how it could affect me. I don't plan to take it back for that reason. Does it make me want to? Yes! the point is that anything can happen to any car (new, used, salvaged) it's about what the dealership does to help you out and make it right. This dealership doesn't take care of their customers, and are quite disrespectful. (The manager anyway) I want people to know that.
Sad thing is engine, transmission and etc looks and sounds great, well except the compressor..I had a family member who is a mechanic look over the car, everything was great, I have yet to find anyone though that can tell me when the air compressor is going to go out. Other problems I have are inside the car and could have been easy fixes for the dealership but they chose not to fix it.
I also mentioned they had optional coverage for the AC system and I mention that because I gladly would have purchased it. My mother bought a minivan from a well respected dealer back in February of 2010, June 2010 her air compressor went out and the treated her dirty as well. The car she chose did not have a salvage title, but same outcome. Like I said before it's how the dealership handles it. A reflection of their customer service to their customers and I want people to be warned about AutoCity, car problems aside they are liars and do not keep their promises, or their word.
I do not mind explaining to you or anyone else about my experience, or why I chose the car that I did, however I have lots of things going on in my personal life, and I am still dealing with my insurance company from where someone plowed into the side of it, and caused almost 2000 in bodywork. So as much as I appreciated your input, I don't need a be ridiculed right now.
Robert
Irvine,#3Consumer Comment
Fri, April 27, 2012
The car had a salvage title, and they were upfront and honest, even showed pictures of the damage, so I thought they would be trustworthy.
- You bought a car with a Salvage Title and your biggest complaint was that the AC compressor went out after 60 days. Seriously what in the world did you expect? If there is any RipOff you let them do it to you.
It's pretty safe to say that I know things are going to keep falling apart on this car, but the time it's paid off, it won't be worth much of anything.
- I have some news for you. You are probably right about things are going to continue to fall apart. But with a Salvage Title it isn't worth anything now. However, if you decide to have them come and get it that will go as a Repossession. If you thought it was tough to get a car now, just wait until you try to get one with a Repossession on your credit. Also, they still may be able to come after you for the balance of the loan.