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Complaint Review: Republic 4x4 Park - Sheridan Colorado
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Republic 4x4 Park
3350 S. Federal Blvd Sheridan, 80110 Colorado, U.S.A.
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303-806-9100
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Republic 4x4 Park Ripoff I paid for work that wasn't done and when complained, was told to F Off Sheridan Colorado
I took my 99 Jeep Cherokee there when the clutch went out. The owner told me that my rear main seal was leaking, recommended fixing it or it would damage the new clutch I was putting in and told me he could go ahead and replace it while they were doing the clutch. Paid $645 for the service on 3/21/06.
On April 4th, noticed drops of oil in my driveway. Called the owner and he told me to bring it in. Said they might need to tighten a screw on the oil pan. While it was there, I had them replace the exhaust manifold with a new one and replace the ebrake. Picked up on April 7th. My husband pointed out after we got home that the stick (is manual tranny)cover was not on properly and upon further inspection, the whole console could be lifted up and moved. I took it back in for their mechanic Roy to fix on Friday, April 14. He told me he probably forgot to tighten a screw. Hmmm. Then when he pulled it out, I got in and the console was still loose. I told him it wasn't like that when I brought it in and although he wasn't happy about it, he removed the storage compartment of the console and discovered that he forgot to put in a screw.
Yesterday, April 23rd, I noticed a spot of oil in my driveway again. I got under the Jeep and there is oil sprayed all over under my Jeep and upon checking the oil, it is in the add zone. I call Republic's owner and he gets irrate with me on the phone when I tell him I am concerned. I make an appointment to bring it back in on Friday.
On Monday, April 24th, I take to Lithia Centennial Jeep dealer and pay $50 to have them inspect it. Sure enough, it is the rear main seal leaking. They also inform me, and put it in writing, that the oil pan must be removed to get to the manifold and it doesn't appear to have been removed "lately". I call Republic and the owner proceeds to yell at me for making false accusations and we agree for me to bring it in this afternoon. When I get there, he is waiting for me outside. He says "can I help you" and I reply that I am here regarding the oil leak we discussed earlier. He says "what leak" and proceeds to ask for a receipt, tells me to read the disclaimer and proceeds to tell me to leave, while grabbing his testicles and mouthing for me to F*** Off. He smiled and continued to wave bye bye as I drove away. Needless to say, his warranty statement, which will never hold up in court, says he is not responsible for "suitability". Needless to say, I have paid this man a months worth of my wages to be told to F Off. I will see him in court.
Rhonda
Parker, Colorado
U.S.A.
On April 4th, noticed drops of oil in my driveway. Called the owner and he told me to bring it in. Said they might need to tighten a screw on the oil pan. While it was there, I had them replace the exhaust manifold with a new one and replace the ebrake. Picked up on April 7th. My husband pointed out after we got home that the stick (is manual tranny)cover was not on properly and upon further inspection, the whole console could be lifted up and moved. I took it back in for their mechanic Roy to fix on Friday, April 14. He told me he probably forgot to tighten a screw. Hmmm. Then when he pulled it out, I got in and the console was still loose. I told him it wasn't like that when I brought it in and although he wasn't happy about it, he removed the storage compartment of the console and discovered that he forgot to put in a screw.
Yesterday, April 23rd, I noticed a spot of oil in my driveway again. I got under the Jeep and there is oil sprayed all over under my Jeep and upon checking the oil, it is in the add zone. I call Republic's owner and he gets irrate with me on the phone when I tell him I am concerned. I make an appointment to bring it back in on Friday.
On Monday, April 24th, I take to Lithia Centennial Jeep dealer and pay $50 to have them inspect it. Sure enough, it is the rear main seal leaking. They also inform me, and put it in writing, that the oil pan must be removed to get to the manifold and it doesn't appear to have been removed "lately". I call Republic and the owner proceeds to yell at me for making false accusations and we agree for me to bring it in this afternoon. When I get there, he is waiting for me outside. He says "can I help you" and I reply that I am here regarding the oil leak we discussed earlier. He says "what leak" and proceeds to ask for a receipt, tells me to read the disclaimer and proceeds to tell me to leave, while grabbing his testicles and mouthing for me to F*** Off. He smiled and continued to wave bye bye as I drove away. Needless to say, his warranty statement, which will never hold up in court, says he is not responsible for "suitability". Needless to say, I have paid this man a months worth of my wages to be told to F Off. I will see him in court.
Rhonda
Parker, Colorado
U.S.A.
2 Updates & Rebuttals
Rhonda
Parker,Colorado,
U.S.A.
Republic 4x4 Park Illegal Practices
#2Author of original report
Fri, June 29, 2007
Just wanted to let people know how Mike of Republic 4x4 does business. After my last contact with him Spring 06, I filed a dispute with Citibank Mastercard. They found in my favor and removed the charges from my account (he never bothered to respond to their inquiries, he knew what he was going to do). My husband and I switched vehicles for a few months and when I started driving my Jeep to work again, in less than a week in Sept 06, my vehicle was illegally repossessed by Republic 4x4. He had made a copy of my key when my Jeep was in his possession and used it to steal my vehicle from my work place! According to the law, (which I discovered after the fact), he must send letters of his intent to repossess by certified mail. I received my one and only certified letter which contained his notification of accomplished reposession. Then he had the nerve to charge $800 in collection and repossession fees! The legal system was appalling. I contacted the Littleton Police Department and they tell me he notified them of the repo and it is a civil matter and they refused to help me. If you want to repo a vehicle, they obviously require no paperwork backing up claims of right to repossess or even require that you show that you have followed proper procedure. I contacted the Arapahoe County District Attorney, I contacted the Attorney General's office, which created the Motor Vehicle Repair Act of Colorado. What good is this act if they won't enforce it and leave it up to the victim to do it? Why is this man still in business? Why is he not in jail? He is a criminal! I hope others come forward, especially if their car was stolen too, and contact these agencies. By the way, less than 30k miles later, my clutch is making noise. So let's see, refurbished manifold when I paid for new, used brake parts when I paid for new, bad clutch/installation, swapped out my oil pan for one that didn't fit right so it would eventually leak so he could hopefully get more business out of me and then on top of it, stole my car. Again, why is this man still walking the streets?
Rhonda
Parker,Colorado,
U.S.A.
Republic 4x4 Park Inc. Sheridan CO
#3Author of original report
Tue, April 25, 2006
The history of this business (or rip off!) goes way back based on this report by Tom Martino, The Troubleshooter. I wish I had searched his site before entrusting these people with my vehicle. 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.
