Complaint Review: True Motorcar Co. d/b/a roverlassic - Cream Ridge NJ

I had several email communications  with Classic Rover and a fellow by the name of Anthony before making my final decision to purchase a white 1999 Isuzu Tropper with a represented 73,400 miles on it.. VIN# JACDJ58X6X7904027. I made repeated inquiries into whether the a/c worked properly, blew cold and if there were any oil leaks whatsoever or burned oil. I made it clear it had to work properly because I would be hauling kids back and forth to school. The dealer made several repeated written representations via email that the a/c did work properly ; the a/c did blow cold; and the engine did not have any oil leaks whatsover and di not burn oil. I elected to purchase the car based on these representaitons. Anthony even sent me a vidoe where he turns on the a/c and says "yep blows cold". I received the vehicle within 30 days of the dealers email written representations & the walk around video . Upon delivery immediately after transporter unloaded the Trooper, I discovered that the a/c compressor was shot and was not blowing cold at all. There was also the smell of burning oil. The hood latch was borken and we couldn't open the hood.  O

n 7-18-18 I took it to Haigler Auto Repair here in Montgomery Al that has been in business for over 50 years. I was advised  the a/c compressor must be replaced and that there was a significant oil leak around both valve cover gaskets. I had to replace the a/c complressor, the dryer and the valve cover gaskets.  The verticle metal flat bar controlling the hood latch was missing so we had to  frbricate one so I could open and close the hood. Cost was $1,526.37. I emailed and called the Dealer and to this date the dealer refuses to answer emails and telephone calls. Then I had to take it back on 8-2-18 to discover there was a spare brake pad loose in the passnger side rear wheel drum that would make a clanking noise every time I hit a slight bump. When we inspected the same , both rear rothers and sets of pads had about 10% left. Another $382.02  spent. So Purchased the vehicle shipping included for $5,000 then ahd to drop another 1882 in it just to make it road worthy and safe enough to put kids in.  I would call me experience a old fashoned "Got Screwed " by the dealer. This is a "CLASSIC" example of why many people don't trust the average Car Dealer. 

I understand the "Buyer Beware' caveat when you are buying a used vehicle . However,  when the dealer and salesman makes specific written representations that are absolutely  false and they are made to induce you to purchase; I do not think he can hide behind the "Buyer Beware used car language" Based on teh buyer beware caveat I sent an email to the dealer only asking for 50% percent reimbursement of the initial 1526.37. Nothing but silence. No response.

The dealer may coome back with some response. However, keep in mind that I have a file foler about 3 inches thick with all the email communications that prove all of the above.  I slao saved the you tube video walk around he prepared and sent to me.   

My next stop will possibly be the N.J. Attorney General to file a consumer fraud complaint.