7426, Report:
#4111
Posted Date:
Dec 31 2000
Toyota Standard Bait & Switch Operation
The standard practice of the Toyota corporation in the tristate area according to 4 dealerships is to use their website to offer an auto such as the Toyota Celica for sale with or without what ever options the customer wants and direct the customer to the nearest dealer who will not...
Entity
Toyota
Categories: Auto manufactures
7427, Report:
#4080
Posted Date:
Dec 25 2000
*HELPFULL TIPS WHEN BUYING A USED VEHICLE FROM ANYONE
BUYING A USED VEHICLE FROM ANYONE?
Take the vehicle to a third party for an independent inspection. Take a copy of the Certification Checklist with you.
A signed Certification is not proof the vehicle has been inspected, repaired, or maintained.
OVERESTIMATING GAS MILEAGE
Bew...
Entity
Used Car Dealers ..
Categories: Auto Dealers
7428, Report:
#3770
Posted Date:
Nov 05 2000
New Lamb Car Company San Diego .. fraud odometer rolled back and ..
I purchased a 1992 Toyota Landcruiser yesterday from the New Lamb Car Company on Kearny Mesa, San Diego. Figuring that any used car has it's problems I negotiated a price that I felt would allow me to fix any minor items that may become apparent over the next few weeks. I also got ...
Entity
New Lamb Car Company
Categories: Auto Dealers
7429, Report:
#3126
Posted Date:
Oct 23 2000
Purrfect Auto Service, Placentia CA just another auto mechanic rip-off
I took my 1997 Camry to this shop for the 60,000 mi. service and to diagnose why the check engine light was lit on the dash. The coupon I had was for $149 for the 60,000 mi. service. To hook up the car to a diagnostic computer would be $69. I agreed to these charges and asked if...
Entity
Purrfect Auto Service
Categories: Auto Repair Service
7430, Report:
#3656
Posted Date:
Oct 22 2000
Hoover Toyota,Hoover Al,car dealership con artist
We bought a used car from Hoover Toyota who claimed that the car was in excellent condition. The car had supposedly been inspected but they could not produce a car affidavit. We asked questions about a strange noise the car was making and about the speed of the car. Both were exp...
Entity
Hoover Toyota
Categories: Auto Dealers
7431, Report:
#3355
Posted Date:
Sep 16 2000
Buyers Reward ..Fraud - Charges added to account unauthorized
Buyers Reward added the amount of $95.40 to my credit card with my permission for the stated amount. I contacted this company on 08/14/00 and ask them to remove the amount and who gave them the permission to add the charges.
They stated that they received our credit card numbe...
Entity
Buyers Reward
Categories: Consumer Services
7432, Report:
#3159
Posted Date:
Sep 04 2000
Toyota scheduled maintainance a farce
I took my toyota corolla in for a scheduled maintinance that they were supposed to change the oil, ck the tires and fluid levels. I got home and the fluid levels were low, tires were very low and they had said that they inflated them to 2 lbs higher than recommended I found when (I ...
Entity
Hanlees Toyota Dealership
Categories: Auto Dealer Repairs
7433, Report:
#3140
Posted Date:
Sep 02 2000
Chrysler Neon Expresso 1998 - A Big Purple Lemon!
I bought this vehicle because a friend of mine had an earlier version and had had no problems aside from wind noise. When it came time for me to choose a car, I purchased a 1998 Amethyst Neon Expresso from a local Plymouth dealer. A sharp 5 speed manual transmission. Good gas mileag...
Entity
Chrysler in general. Dealership in specific.
Categories: Auto manufactures
7434, Report:
#2854
Posted Date:
Aug 07 2000
Leesburg Toyota in Leesburg, VA. & Herson's Honda .. Does Not Honor Its Warranty
A customers experience at Leesburg Toyota & Leesburg, Virginia 703-771-8990 owner Buzzy @ Herson's
Honda in Rockville, MD 301-279-8600
A FAMILY OF RUTHLESS, DISHONEST, UNCARING INVIDUALS ............
Lewis Cohn & John Dumbweiler
I have been engaged in an on-going batt...
Entity
Leesburg Toyota & Herson’s Honda
Categories: Auto Dealers
7435, Report:
#2773
Posted Date:
Jul 28 2000
My experience with Stevens Creek Toyota service dept., San Jose, CA
On Saturday July 22, 2000 I brought my car, Toyota Avalon 1995, for a 60,000-mile-service to Stevens Creek Toyota dealership in San Jose, CA. I received the car on Monday July 24 and paid $1450.78. That amount included $999.22 for labor and 395.72 for parts. I always bring my car fo...
Entity
Stevens Creek Toyota
Categories: Auto Dealer Repairs
7436, Report:
#2355
Posted Date:
Jul 12 2000
Belle Ridge Missouri North St Louis County Speed trap ... police entrapment
In Belle Ridge Missouri (North St Louis County the police
stand by traffic signals and when a car appraches the
light they switch to red quickly and then catch drivers
unable to stop in time.. so they get a ticket...One such
act cost someone their life when they stopped abrubt...
Entity
Belle Ridge Missouri Police
Categories: Police
7437, Report:
#837
Posted Date:
Jul 04 2000
Used Car Consumer Alert about TOYOTA CERTIFIED USED VEHICLES at MAGNUSSEN'S Auburn Toyota
I bought a Certified Used Vehicle from MAGNUSSENS AUBURN TOYOTA
owned by a Tony Toohe in the Sacramento, California area. Their
Parent Company Magnussen's Auto Dealership Group owned by Bernie
Magnussen is Based in Menlo Park, on the San Francisco Peninsula
California. I cou...
Entity
Magnussen's Auburn Toyota
Categories: Auto Dealers
7438, Report:
#2421
Posted Date:
Jun 24 2000
Leesburg Toyota in Leesburg, VA. & Central Atlantic Toyota Distributors ..Toyota Does Not Honor Its Warranty 92+ Camry's have a tendancy to sludge mechanical problems WILL occur.
The engine on my 1997 Toyota Camry seized up on 10/19/99 with only 28000 miles. I had conducted all the necessary oil changes and have receipts. The engine had to be replaced and Toyota would not honor the warranty. The cost was $4100.
They continue to state it was due to lack o...
Entity
Leesburg Toyota & Herson's Honda (owner Buzzy Lewis Cohn) & Toyota Motor Corporation
Categories: Auto Dealers
7439, Report:
#2211
Posted Date:
May 06 2000
Avoid This Auto Mechanic/Engine Rebuilder David Jeschonek in Glendale AZ ...avoid getting taken for a ride by this rip-off Jerk-Off!
Needing a replacement engine for my Toyota truck, I sought out a used or rebuilt motor in the classifieds of the AZ Republic. I responded to an ad placed by an individual who specializes in rebuilding the Toyota 22RE and the Nissan equivalant Z24. With the exchange of my truck's ol...
Entity
David Jeschonek
Categories: Auto Mechanics
7440, Report:
#2008
Posted Date:
Apr 08 2000
Toyota of Glendale California DEALERSHIP REPAIR MODUS OPERANDI ! rip-off
My car needed a timing belt replacement and a check of rear brake since I was informed by previous dealer repair service that I will need work done soon. Before driving to Toyota of Glendale (1260 South Brand Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91204-2615), I looked under the hood for a check. ...
Entity
Toyota of Glendale
Categories: Auto Dealer Repairs
7441, Report:
#1866
Posted Date:
Mar 29 2000
Bumper Rip Off Kennesaw Mountain Accessories/Frankfort Fabrication
In October 1999 I purchased a custom built steel bumper from Kennesaw Mountain Accessories for my 1998 Toyota Tacoma. I paid $270 for the product, which was not shipped until January, 2000.
Upon arrival, I found both the fit and finish of the product completely unsatisfactory. T...
Entity
Kennesaw Mountain Accessories/Frankfort Fabrication
Categories: Auto Parts
7442, Report:
#1722
Posted Date:
Mar 28 2000
Humingbird Account
My husband, Todd, and i are a Gospel Group called The Fisher's.
We have two tapes now. The first tape was duplicated by humingbird and they did a great job but took a long time. Well this second tape we had talked to the owner, John Foley, who had said we would have our tape by C...
Entity
Humingbird Recordings
Categories: Halls & Auditoriums
7443, Report:
#1547
Posted Date:
Mar 11 2000
Burdick Toyota Did Me Wrong
I am writing in order to voice my displeasure over a car purchase at Burdick Toyota. In short I bought this vechicle in 1996 when my wife was pregnant and in her last month. Actually at the signing of paperwork for the car my wife was in labor.
It took me awhile to write beca...
Entity
Burdick Toyota
Categories: Auto Dealers
7444, Report:
#1470
Posted Date:
Mar 03 2000
Oxmoor Toyotas bait and switch advertising
On 3/2/00 I read in our local paper that Oxmoor Toyota had a 1998 Ford Explorer XLT for sale for $16,827 so I called to see about this vehicle. I was told by the person on the phone this truck had around 30-35 thousand miles was in perfect condition and was pro certified and also on...
Entity
Oxmoor Toyota
Categories: Auto Dealers
7445, Report:
#1367
Posted Date:
Feb 22 2000
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AGAIN;NOT FIXED RIGHT !!!!!!!
I HAVE HAD MY 1997 DODGE NEON IN FOR A REPAIR ON THE TRANSMISSION AND IT ISN'T FIXED RIGHT. THE PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FIXED BUT AGAIN THE HAVEN'T DONE ENOUGH TO MAKE IT RIGHT.
Entity
AIRPRT TOYOTA/PRICE DODGE
Categories: Auto Dealer Repairs
7446, Report:
#1355
Posted Date:
Feb 22 2000
BANK ONE RIPS OFF EMPLOYEES!
This is a WARNING to any potential Bank One Employees... I was a Bank One Mortgage Loan Officer, (in National Direct Equity Division), from 3/99 through 11/99. My story is not unique, as they have done the same thing to over 20 of my fellow co-workers. In addition to my regular sala...
Entity
BANK ONE, FIRST USA, WINGSPAN BANK, CHICAGO NBD
Categories: Banks
7447, Report:
#1246
Posted Date:
Feb 10 2000
Dodge Neon Rip-off New Castle, DE ....Airport Toyota/ Price Dodge
I've had it with the dealership where I purchased my 1997 Dodge Neon.
I purchased this vehicle on June 28, 1998. Airport Toyota/ Price Dodge at 168 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720 is the full address of this business. Their phone number is 302-322-8600.
My first p...
Entity
Airport Toyota/ Price Dodge
Categories: Auto Dealers
7448, Report:
#1225
Posted Date:
Feb 06 2000
Jay's Mobil Auto Service
What I loved most about my 97 Toyota Camry was the smooth comfortable ride. That ended the day I visited Jay's Mobil Auto Service located in Culver City California. Until that day, the only major mechanical problem I had was having to get Brake Pads. I drove in for brake pads, an...
Entity
Jay's Mobil Auto Service
Categories: Auto Repair Service
7449, Report:
#1177
Posted Date:
Jan 25 2000
Rob Palarchio stole my deposit!
In December 1999 I was looking to purchase a used Toyota LandCruiser. Unable to locate any suitable vehicles in the area I turned to the internet and expanded my search. I found a 1991 LandCruiser for sale by Rob Palarchio of Howell Township, Michigan. His ad was listed on classi...
Entity
Rob Palarchio
Categories: Auto Dealers
7450, Report:
#1160
Posted Date:
Jan 21 2000
TOYOTA OF DALLAS TEXAS - SERVICE DEPARTMENT DECEPTIVE PRACTICES
SERVICE DEPARTMENT DECEPTIVE PRACTICES
On January 14, 2000, I contacted Toyota of Dallas (aka: Mr Toyota) 2610 Forest Lane, Dallas, Tx 75234 service department for an estimate to repair my passenger side front window. The window had suddenly stopped working and could not remain...
Entity
TOYOTA OF DALLAS, INC.
Categories: Auto Dealer Repairs