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Complaint Review: Maple Leaf Autos - Tacoma Washington
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Maple Leaf Autos
7035 South Tacoma Way Tacoma, Washington, U.S.A.
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Maple Leaf Autos We were taken for over $7,000.00 on a car, don't let this be you! Ripoff Tacoma Washington
We went to Maple Leaf Autos Aug. of 2005 and bought a 1997 convertible Seabring jxi w/ the normal wear and tear and fixed holes in the top, the sales men told us that the brakes were making noise because he had just washed the car, so when we bought it he sold us the vehicle and gave us a 30 dat warranty and said he could fix the brakes in that time slot.
we purchased the car with what we thought at the time was in good condition, and so he said was in good condition, and he sold the car at almost $11,000.00 after tax and finance charges $13,000.00, the actual value of the car is only around 4-5,000.00 $$ !! when asked about fixing our vehicle that we purchased from him on his lot he gave us mutiple excuses and the 30 days time for the warranty expired and he then had time and he wanted to charge us for the repair of the brakes, also we had refered many people and he never gave us the refferal money that he owed to us , it was around 300.00$$!!!
when I had asked him to only list me on the title on the vehicle because my husband had no license at the time he said fine , what I did'nt know is he listed me as co-signer and I am now stuck with the car on my credit!!!! Watch out for this one!
Danella
Tacoma, Washington
U.S.A.
we purchased the car with what we thought at the time was in good condition, and so he said was in good condition, and he sold the car at almost $11,000.00 after tax and finance charges $13,000.00, the actual value of the car is only around 4-5,000.00 $$ !! when asked about fixing our vehicle that we purchased from him on his lot he gave us mutiple excuses and the 30 days time for the warranty expired and he then had time and he wanted to charge us for the repair of the brakes, also we had refered many people and he never gave us the refferal money that he owed to us , it was around 300.00$$!!!
when I had asked him to only list me on the title on the vehicle because my husband had no license at the time he said fine , what I did'nt know is he listed me as co-signer and I am now stuck with the car on my credit!!!! Watch out for this one!
Danella
Tacoma, Washington
U.S.A.
4 Updates & Rebuttals
Mike
Radford,Virginia,
U.S.A.
Warranty
#2Consumer Suggestion
Thu, November 30, 2006
Since you reported the problem during the warranty period, it is covered. It doesn't matter how long it takes for them to get around to fixing it. They cannot just stall and then say your 30 days are up. But, squeaky brakes are the least of your problems. In addition to the other advice, never buy a car that has a known problem expecting the dealer to fix it later. They should've fixed it before offering the car for sale. Or they can fix it before you buy and call you back when it's done.
Juliet
Birmingham,Alabama,
U.S.A.
Michael, YOU ARE A GENIUS!!
#3Consumer Comment
Thu, November 30, 2006
Michael of Bountiful, UT responds: "When they ask you who you work for tell themt that you work for your state attornye generals office in the consumer fraud department. HE heh..I did this at a local Toyota dealership and was told to leave!.HAH.." I am going to do this, whenever applicable, and not dangerous, lololol! If you state this, and then later on, when they ask for your employer and you tell them who it really is, all you have to do is say "I never said that, sorry if you misheard me...". They'll say it TO YOU! Thanks for the great idea!
Thomas
Anderson,South Carolina,
U.S.A.
I am afraid that OP is sorta toast...
#4Consumer Comment
Thu, November 30, 2006
Spilt milk is hard to put back into the jug. Danella, there are MANY websites devoted to the buying of a car. Edmunds is one, but I view Edmunds as sorta dealer-friendly. Not completely dealer-friendly, just sorta. Then there is a site "Car buying tips and leasing scams" that is very helpful and sorta pro-customer. This site goes on for many, many webpages but it is very well organized. Your library reference section might (should) have the NADA Orange books on hand. NADA Orange books are used by many car dealers for pricing their used cars and trade-ins. The NADA website auto values are more "retail value" in nature and are not my preferred choice. You must be prepared well before you ever set your foot into auto-hustle town or you will be consumed by the sharks.
Michael
Bountiful,Utah,
U.S.A.
%$#&*!! Dealerships
#5Consumer Comment
Wed, November 29, 2006
Get everything in writing. Go to an established, reputable dealership (if there is such a thing. When they ask you who you work for tell themt that you work for your state attornye generals office in the consumer fraud department. HE heh..I did this at a local Toyota dealership and was told to leave!.HAH.. Anyway, I hate dealerships with a passion. Take teh car back, tell them it's a lemon and to shove it. If they balk, just let them take you to court. Knowingly selling a car with bad brakes is just rediculous not to mention dangerous. And they can explain that bone headed decision to a judge. Cheers!!
