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Complaint Review: International Motor Productions - Carrollton Texas
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International Motor Productions
2561 Tarpley Road Carrollton, 75006 Texas, U.S.A.
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International Motor Productions Stole $500 and LIED THROUGH THEIR TEETH Carrollton Texas
This place sells "high mileage foreign cars". I found a vehicle I was interested in on cars.com -- and called the company who had listed the car.
After many questions about the actual car -- I asked, "do you allow potential customers to take the car to their own mechanic to check it out?"
"Oh yes!" they replied. "Of course we do - as long as it's not too far away".
I drove to this company to test drive the car. I again asked about my own mechanic checking the car before I would even consider purchasing it.
And once again, they said "yes, of course".
But before I even test drove the car - they wanted a check for $500.00 and for me to sign a paper - which said "NO REFUNDS". Before I signed -- I asked about the "no refunds" -- and was told it was "merely a technicality in order to take the car off the lot". They also assured me the check would not be deposited - it was merely a "safeguard".
The test drive was fine. I told them I would pick it up from them the next morning & take it to my mechanic, and return it as soon as the mechanic was finished - which I did. The car was off of their lot for a total of 7 -8 hours.
The estimate I received from my mechanic, to get the car up to par - was several THOUSAND dollars! (he is trustworthy - and I have used him for years). I took the estimate to the company when I returned the car, was told they WOULD NOT negotiate on the price - and I politely said, "thank you and good-bye".
TO MY SURPRISE - THEY DID DEPOSIT THE CHECK - which cleared. When I called to ask why it was deposited - especially after they stated it wouldn't be deposited, the response was "well, you signed the paper, & it said no refunds".
So basically, they deceived me and STOLE MY MONEY! My attorney says "these types" of companies - are notorious for this kind of blatant thievery. He assures me that in court - judges are very familiar with these types of rip-off artists - and that I'll have my $500, plus.
Of course - I hope to have a good update to report for International Motor Productions (full refund of money). But that will be completely up to them!
DON'T BELIEVE THEM!
Dallas, Texas
U.S.A.
After many questions about the actual car -- I asked, "do you allow potential customers to take the car to their own mechanic to check it out?"
"Oh yes!" they replied. "Of course we do - as long as it's not too far away".
I drove to this company to test drive the car. I again asked about my own mechanic checking the car before I would even consider purchasing it.
And once again, they said "yes, of course".
But before I even test drove the car - they wanted a check for $500.00 and for me to sign a paper - which said "NO REFUNDS". Before I signed -- I asked about the "no refunds" -- and was told it was "merely a technicality in order to take the car off the lot". They also assured me the check would not be deposited - it was merely a "safeguard".
The test drive was fine. I told them I would pick it up from them the next morning & take it to my mechanic, and return it as soon as the mechanic was finished - which I did. The car was off of their lot for a total of 7 -8 hours.
The estimate I received from my mechanic, to get the car up to par - was several THOUSAND dollars! (he is trustworthy - and I have used him for years). I took the estimate to the company when I returned the car, was told they WOULD NOT negotiate on the price - and I politely said, "thank you and good-bye".
TO MY SURPRISE - THEY DID DEPOSIT THE CHECK - which cleared. When I called to ask why it was deposited - especially after they stated it wouldn't be deposited, the response was "well, you signed the paper, & it said no refunds".
So basically, they deceived me and STOLE MY MONEY! My attorney says "these types" of companies - are notorious for this kind of blatant thievery. He assures me that in court - judges are very familiar with these types of rip-off artists - and that I'll have my $500, plus.
Of course - I hope to have a good update to report for International Motor Productions (full refund of money). But that will be completely up to them!
DON'T BELIEVE THEM!
Dallas, Texas
U.S.A.
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Ginger135
Dallas,Texas,
United States of America
My Experience with International Motor Productions
#2Consumer Comment
Tue, May 04, 2010
I give International Motor Productions 5 stars. Any one that sells as many cars as they do must be doing something right. I will be looking them up next time I need another car.
Here is my story:
Last month my car went into the shop and it needed more repairs than the car was worth.
Like most people I started searching the used car websites to see what was available. I wanted a good deal and a nice car so I printed 4 advertisements with the lowest price.
Next, I went to yahoo.com and looked up reviews on the dealers. To my surprise they all had multiple negative comments no positive comments. I decided to visit the 4 dealers that seemed to have good deals and see fore myself.
The first dealer was in a bad warehouse district and I was literally scared to get out of my car. The second dealer grossly misrepresented the condition of their cars and I left right away. The 3rd dealer had a nice car and a good price but the sales person used high pressure tactics and made be very uncomfortable so I left.
The last dealer I visited had a very nice showroom in
After asking me a few questions and giving John my drivers license I was off on a test drive. The car ran great and it was in excellent cosmetic condition. I liked this car and the price was great! So what is the catch here?
I asked John why they where selling this Acura for such a low price? He explained that they are a non-negotiating dealer that sells high volume by offering nice vehicles at wholesale prices. He explained that they have been in business for 17 years.
I went ahead and purchased the car. The whole process took 30 minutes including verification of the personal check that I used to buy the car.
I have purchased 6 cars in my life and I can say with out a doubt that this was the easiest car buying experience that I have ever had. No one pressured me, it was fast, and the car is awesome. I have been driving it for over a month and there is not a single this wrong with my new car.
I had to ask myself, why does a good dealer like this have negative comments on the internet? I had such a good experience! I realized that it must be because satisfied customers do not take the time too post positive comments on website like this. Sad to think that only disgruntled people post things. I am glad I am the kind of person that makes up her own mind.
