8101, Report:
#28521
Posted Date:
Aug 31 2002
CarMax Sold me a lemon! Houston Texas
On 07/03/02 I purchased a 99 Mercury Cougar. I took a road trip to San Antonio on 07/29/02 the car broke down within the 30 warranty period. They told me that it was a speedometer sensor so that's why it wouldn't shift out of second gear.
I didn't get my car back until 08/09/02,...
Entity
CarMax
Categories: Auto Dealers
8102, Report:
#14174
Posted Date:
Aug 30 2002
Heritage Warranty - EXTENDED WARRANTY SCAM, Gerhard's Autohaus Inc-Gerhard Noll, Rip-off Lincoln Nebraska
In November of 2000 I purchased a 1997 S500 Mercedes at that time I was sold two extended warranty with Heritage Warranty at Heritage Warranty- 1550 South 70th St. Lincoln, Nebraska 68506
In October 2001 the transmission was beginning to slip and per the Heritage Warranty contr...
Entity
Heritage Warranty
Categories: Auto Warranty
8103, Report:
#28459
Posted Date:
Aug 30 2002
START MART is a deceptive & fraudulent ripoff con artist scam. TACOMA, Washington
START MART RIPS OFF CUSTOMERS; ALL CUSTOMERS .....
Start Mart is located in Washington, as well as Colorado, Oregon and Arizona. As far as I'm concerned you should stay way from all of them. They are all owened by the same people and use the same buseness tecniques.
I went to...
Entity
START MART
Categories: Auto Repair Service
8104, Report:
#28154
Posted Date:
Aug 27 2002
Pep Boys doesn't have a clue but charges you anyway Orlando Florida
My car's A/C had gone out, followed by the Check Engine light coming on and pronounced vibration in the engine when idling. Wanting something done quickly, I took it to the Pep Boys on Powers here in Orlando on Sunday Aug. 25, dropping it off early in the morning and fully expectin...
Entity
Pep Boys
Categories: Auto Repair Service
8105, Report:
#28114
Posted Date:
Aug 27 2002
Just Brakes ripoff victimized many consumers Memphis Tennessee
Just Brakes does it again!!!! I fell into the trap with my '99 Buick Century. First I had the 99$ job done which went ok until I had to return because of an awefull clicking noise was heard from my front left brakes (going in reverse mostly and on bumps). The second visit I lear...
Entity
Just Brakes
Categories: Auto Repair Service
8106, Report:
#27904
Posted Date:
Aug 26 2002
FREMONT TOYOTA Commited Fraud, Ripp Off Over Priced Tow Bill to Warrenty Company - Magnussens Toyota In Auburn, CA fraudulent ripoff business FREMONT California
Beware of CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE SCEAMES!!!
I purchased a 97 Toyota CAmry from Fremont Toyota in the summer of 99. Within 4 days my CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE was dead. I lost all power and my battery was dead.
After a couple hours of my new car being in the shop, I was told I co...
Entity
FREMONT TOYOTA & Magnussens Toyota
Categories: Auto Dealers
8107, Report:
#27925
Posted Date:
Aug 25 2002
COOS BAY TOYOTA ripoff mistreated and ripped off rip off scam con artist unprofessional conduct & lack of consideration Coos Bay Oregon
this is in regards to the extremely unprofessional conduct & lack of consideration towards myself / my famaily and enterprise rent a car.
i made and appointment with toyota to have a timing belt put on my toyota, the appointment was set for 1:00pm. i received a call at 11:00am. t...
Entity
COOS BAY TOYOTA
Categories: Auto Dealers
8108, Report:
#27802
Posted Date:
Aug 23 2002
ALL STATE ALL STATE AUTO INSURANCE ripoff mistreated rude and crappy service FORT LAUDERDALE Florida
All State auto insurance is such a rip off!!!
I was just recently in a car accident and put a claim in to have my vehicle repaired.
**********Keep in mind that this was my first time filing a claim, so I did not know what after market parts were.********
When I went to ge...
Entity
ALL STATE AUTO INSURANCE
Categories: Car Insurance
8109, Report:
#27703
Posted Date:
Aug 22 2002
K & C RV Trailer ripoff has endless repair problems Colorado Springs Colorado
We purchased a Dutchmen 24 ft 5th Wheel in May 2002. It has been at the dealers service department for most of the summer.
When we started having problems and realized what a bad situation this was we first asked for our money back, which was denied and second we contacted the...
Entity
K & C RV
Categories: RV Dealers
8110, Report:
#27668
Posted Date:
Aug 22 2002
Gateway Computers I bought a Gateway computer about a year ago. The computer continuosly broke down both hardware & software problems and was always in the shop ripoff Lubbock Texas
I bought a Gateway computer about a year ago. The computer continuously broke down (both hardware & software problems) and was always in the shop. They would keep the computer for days at a time, and when I finally did get it back either the same problem still existed, or new prob...
Entity
Gatewat Computers
Categories: Computer Dealers
8111, Report:
#27523
Posted Date:
Aug 21 2002
Dodge Durango & Lee Auto Mall Piece of CR*P waste of time ripoff run around Westbrook Maine
Where to start. Well My wife and I found a nice 99 Dodge Durango SLT sitting on the lot at LEE AUTO MALL in Westbrook Maine back in November of 99. We had a young child and it offered a lot of room (a lot more than our Corrola, which by the way I now miss dearly).
It would seem...
Entity
Lee Auto Mall
Categories: Auto Dealer Repairs
8112, Report:
#27440
Posted Date:
Aug 20 2002
Cottman Transmission Drastic Overcharge ripoff abused & mistreated ripoff business from hell cheated employees and screwed the customers even more Olathe Kansas
This relates to an unfortunate situation I had recently with Cottman Transmission of 1005 E. Santa Fe in Olathe, Kansas. My Grand Am was leaking transmission fluid, so I went to the Yellow Pages to find a transmission shop. I recognized the name Cottman, so I called and they said th...
Entity
Cottman Transmission
Categories: Auto Repair Service
8113, Report:
#27251
Posted Date:
Aug 18 2002
Wynn's Warranty Division fraudulent ripoff business Azusa California
When we bought our used car in January of 2002 we had a Wynn's Extended Care Service Contract put on it.
Less than a month after buying the car, the transmission went out on it. Would Wynn's cover it? No. Was it in the contract? Yes.
The radiator then went out. Would Wy...
Entity
Wynn's Warranty Division
Categories: Auto Warranty
8114, Report:
#27221
Posted Date:
Aug 18 2002
Just Brakes ripoff liars, held car hostage to make bogus repairs Seminole Florida
I went to Just Brakes in Largo, FL yesterday 8/17/02 to take advantage of their $99.89 special that they advertise and what I am about to tell you is not only going to make you mad but is currently being reported, by me, to all the major media outlets in my local area of Tampa/St. P...
Entity
Just Brakes
Categories: Auto Repair Service
8115, Report:
#27205
Posted Date:
Aug 18 2002
MedVed, Consumer Acceptance Corp and Wynn's LEMON, consumer fraud, warranty fraud, creadit repair program fraud Wheatridge Colorado
In January of 2002 we needed to buy a vehicle with a bad credit history. We saw the adds for MedVed on TV and went looking there. The ads showed great cars (american made) with very low down ($250) payments (based on what was currently available on the lot). When we got there, we...
Entity
MedVed, Consumer Acceptance Corp and Wynn's
Categories: Auto Dealers
8116, Report:
#27189
Posted Date:
Aug 17 2002
All Tune & Lube ripoff does not care about longtime repeat customers abused & mistreated the business that doesn't give a dam Crofton Maryland
I am an almost 10 year customer of Crofton All Tune & Lube. They do all my service work on my car from oil changes to brakes. Whatever is needed.
On Saturday Aug. 17 2002, I took my car in for an 11:30 appointment that I had made earlier in the week to have an oil change and a ti...
Entity
All Tune & Lube
Categories: Auto Repair Service
8117, Report:
#26843
Posted Date:
Aug 13 2002
Just Brakes ripoff Just Say No! Houston Texas
My story seems to be similar to others who have experienced the rip-off techniques of Just Brakes. I had a little grinding sound in the front left wheel. After getting the $99 price on the phone, I rushed over. There were no other customers when I arrived. (I can guess why now.)...
Entity
Just Brakes
Categories: Auto Mechanics
8118, Report:
#420
Posted Date:
Aug 13 2002
Custom Auto Body ---- No Written Estimate --- Want's Insurance Money -- Repairs a Rip Off
Took my car for an estimate only. Told him I wanted to get another estimate as well. Shop said that was fine. Ask me about insurance.
Shop said that I could leave my car their, and that the insurance adjustor and do his estimate there at their shop. The shop told me that I had t...
Entity
Custom Auto Body Shop
Categories: Body Work & Repair
8119, Report:
#26664
Posted Date:
Aug 12 2002
Just Brakes; qualified rip-off scam artist fraud business. Colorado springs, Colorado
i took my car to the just brakes located on platte rd in colorado springs. my brakes were squeaking so while just brakes was running their $99 special, i said why not. i arrived around 7AM that morning. i was the first one there. the reaming began as i walked up to the desk. i told ...
Entity
Just Brakes
Categories: Auto Repair Service
8120, Report:
#26301
Posted Date:
Aug 07 2002
Ryder Truck Faulty Truck Bad customer service broken promises abused & mistreated East Alton Illinois
3 years ago, in July of 99 I rented a truck from Ryder. I had rented from the before and always done well, but those were local moves.
This time I was moving from near St. Louis, to St. Petersburg, FL.
I planned accordingly, made all the reservations well ahead of time, all...
Entity
Ryder Truck
Categories: Moving Companies
8121, Report:
#25351
Posted Date:
Aug 07 2002
Encino Motor Company-David Enlow & Bobby Torres Take the time to read this! You'll be appauled! These guys are liars, criminals, and the RIPOFF KINGS!! San Antonio Texas *UPDATE ..Mr.Enlow stated I HAD been over charged! *Thanks you Rip-off Report
On 5/23/02 I purchased a 1991 GMC Suburban from David Enlow, salesman and owner of Encino Motor Company located at 12222 IH 35 North San Antonio, TX 78233.
Prior to the purchase of this vehicle I had several conversations with Mr. Enlow informing him that I needed a dependable v...
Entity
Encino Motor Company-David Enlow & Bobby Torres
Categories: Auto Dealers
8122, Report:
#26291
Posted Date:
Aug 07 2002
Cottman Transmission Steve Downing ripoff fraudulent ripoff business Worthington Ohio
This is a follow up on the work I had Steve Downing perform on my car back in June and July.
As you know the first time they fixed the transmission, they did not do a thing to it but charged me over $700.00. The second time they fixed it they I was finally able to get the cost do...
Entity
Cottman Transmission/Steve Downing
Categories: Auto Repair Service
8123, Report:
#26163
Posted Date:
Aug 06 2002
Warranty USA This is a rip-off; they claim to provide warranty, but are a big rip scam. Las Vegas, Nevada
Warranty USA didn't even notify me when they filed Bankruptcy.I found out after I waited for months on a claim I sent in.I had some work done to my car and never gotany money back from them,they never even sent anything showing that my warranty was paid for.
I am so dissappointe...
Entity
Warranty USA
Categories: Auto Warranty
8124, Report:
#26121
Posted Date:
Aug 05 2002
Warranty USA over 40,000 Texans Ripped off and no assistance from Attorney General ripoff business from hell Las Vegas Nevada
Received an official looking warranty postcard, 1 year later had transmission problem.(already paid for the warranty on my credit card in full) I took my vehicle to a repair shop 01/27/02, provided Warranty USA all receipts, they approved the claim.
when I went to pick up my vehi...
Entity
Warranty USA
Categories: Auto Warranty
8125, Report:
#25977
Posted Date:
Aug 02 2002
Just Brakes Bend over and Grab Your Ankles consumer fraud ripoff Aurora Colorado
I just got on your site and was reading Alisha's report about Just Brakes, and funny how my story pans out almost identical to hers.
I drive a 2000 Escort ZX2 with 38,000 miles on it. I have been having low pedal and squeaking problems with my breaks for about a week, and I fin...
Entity
Just Brakes
Categories: Auto Repair Service