1476, Report:
#22472
Posted Date:
Jun 11 2002
Leith Acura of Cary warenty problems on 32,000 mile old transmission Cary North Carolina
My 1.5 year old Acura 3.2TL with 32,000 miles experienced intermittent automatic transmission problems. The car would shift into neutral between 1-2 gear and 2-3 gear. This was a dangerous situation especially when making left hand turns across traffic.
When I took in for war...
Entity
Leith Acura of Cary
Categories: Auto Warranty
1477, Report:
#21712
Posted Date:
May 29 2002
Chevrolet General Motors The business that doesn't give a dam
I purchased a 1996 Chevy Cavalier, which I paid for for three years. Shortly after my purchase, the transmission went and I found out that the transmission had know problems. Gm never recalled the transmissions, the just issued a technical service bulletin and left it up to the cons...
Entity
Chevrolet General Motors
Categories: Auto manufactures
1478, Report:
#21444
Posted Date:
May 24 2002
Jensen Tire Company suggested I needed transmission flush, now my tranmission leaks selling services you don't need! Ruined my transmission! consumer fraud ripoff Omaha Nebraska
I brought my vehicle to Jensen Tires in Omaha, NE. Spent $900 on new tires, serpentine belt,front end work and they suggested a transmission flush. I was going on a road trip and they said I should have this transmission flush-so I agreed.
They said it was preventitive matainenc...
Entity
Jensen Tire Company
Categories: Auto Repair Service
1479, Report:
#20024
Posted Date:
May 02 2002
AAMCO damaged my engine ripoff Vally Stream New York
I brought my 1990 jeep in for a slipping transmission, they repaired the transmission and and when i drove it out of the dealership it had a very bad vibration to it and gave me a very bad engine oil leak as well , i didn't even get 20 feet when the jeep began to vibrate, so i turn ...
Entity
AAMCO
Categories: Auto Repair Service
1480, Report:
#19460
Posted Date:
Apr 24 2002
AAMCO Transmissions mistreated and ripped off Yorba Linda California
On Friday April 19, 2002 I took my 96 Hyundai Accent to the Yorba Linda, CA AAMCO because my transmission was out and AAMCO was a name I thought I could trust. At the beginning I was told that the total repair would be $1643, but that he would like to tear it down to see what other ...
Entity
AAMCO Transmissions
Categories: Auto Repair Service
1481, Report:
#6857
Posted Date:
Apr 23 2002
AAMCO Transmission Rip-off South Florida Boca Raton consumer scam
your website is great!!! i've got a story for you. west boca raton aamco, in south florida. do not go here!!! in august of 2001, my wife bought her 1983 944 porsche in for a transmission problem, at my suggestion. car is a 5 speed. her car would not shift into 2nd, 4th, or reverse. ...
Entity
aamco
Categories: Auto Mechanics
1482, Report:
#18832
Posted Date:
Apr 15 2002
Imports etc auto dealer ripoff dirty ripoff liars false promises rip off scam con artists Landsdowne Pennsylvania
To whom it may concern:
I bought a car from imports etc in east landsdowne..
I dont know whos the worse Murphy ford in chester pa. or imports etc in east landsdowne. both are bad business
I always wanted an Infiniti. they seemed to have a good deal on a Infiniti g20. the pri...
Entity
imports etc
Categories: Auto Dealers
1483, Report:
#18461
Posted Date:
Apr 09 2002
J.D. Byrider, AKA CNAC Did not honor warranty claim Glendale Arizona
I bought a 1993 S-10 pickup from this auto dealer in April of 2001. My credit wasn't good, and I was prepared to accept the higher interest rate. The truck seemed to be in good condition, but I did not have the truck examined by a mechanic prior to purchase (I should have). To be fa...
Entity
J.D. Byrider
Categories: Auto Dealers
1484, Report:
#18462
Posted Date:
Apr 09 2002
J.D. Byrider, AKA CNAC Did not honor warranty claim Glendale Arizona
I bought a 1993 S-10 pickup from this auto dealer in April of 2001. My credit wasn't good, and I was prepared to accept the higher interest rate. The truck seemed to be in good condition, but I did not have the truck examined by a mechanic prior to purchase (I should have). To be fa...
Entity
J.D. Byrider
Categories: Auto Dealers
1485, Report:
#18197
Posted Date:
Apr 04 2002
Red's transmissions & Auto parts inc. ripoff screwed others too slime-ball screwed others too Las Vegas Nevada *UPDATE
I drove my truck to Red's where I left it for inspection by Rulon VanDrew.He was not present during this time. Diana, at the counter, took my information that instructed her to call with any charges BEFORE work was done. She noted that I request only an inspection on the blank invoi...
Entity
Red's transmissions & Auto parts inc.
Categories: Auto Repair Service
1486, Report:
#17827
Posted Date:
Mar 29 2002
Dodge & DaimlerChrysler Two Dodge Intrepid Lemons, Both Have Steering Issues, Incompetent rip-off Dodge / Chrysler Dealership ripoff Service Auburn Hills Michigan
I apologize for it's length. THE FOLLOWING IS A LETTER I AM PREPARING FOR DaimlerChrysler Corporation/AG:
Dear DaimlerChrysler Corporation,
I am writing DaimlerChrysler this letter to inform the company of some potential safety issues and possible mechanical defects in...
Entity
DaimlerChrysler AG
Categories: Auto manufactures
1487, Report:
#1560
Posted Date:
Mar 20 2002
Mail Order Extended Warranties: Don't Buy-Em!!!
I purchased a used vehicle from a reputable Dealer in my area in March of 1999. Shortly after I got the vehicle, I received several offers for extended warranty coverage through the mail. I bought one from Premier Warranty Group of Oklahoma City, OK. Everything was fine until I noti...
Entity
Premier Warranty Group,Inc.
Categories: Auto Repair Service
1488, Report:
#16492
Posted Date:
Mar 11 2002
Classic Volkswagen - Volkswagen of America Dealer ripoff dishonest way of selling new cars with mechanical problems Volkswagen ripoff consumer rip-off fraud Orlando Florida
Place :
Classic Volkswagen:
5474 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando Florida 32839
On Sunday (03/03/02) after more than an entire hour of debating about down payment , monthly payments , duration of the lease contract, and number of miles allow in a year among more iss...
Entity
Classic Volkswagen - Volkswagen of America
Categories: Auto Dealers
1489, Report:
#15291
Posted Date:
Feb 27 2002
Speede Lube ..the name says it all, Rogers Arkansas ripoff
I know the name should tell it all.....i took my 97 altima to speedy lube to have a transmission flush.They were done in 10 minutes.I paid the $40 and was on my way home. The next morning I looked into the driveway and transmission fluid was everywhere. I called Speedy lube right wh...
Entity
speede lube
Categories: Auto Mechanics
1490, Report:
#14227
Posted Date:
Feb 15 2002
WalMart Ripoff Very Expensive Oil Change
My husband took my car to WalMart to have the oil changed, I had the 18 point deal done. When my husband dropped my Jeep back off to me at work, he asked me if I had been having any problems with it shifting, I replied No. He stated that when he drove it out of the parking lot, he...
Entity
WalMart
Categories: Auto Service Stations
1491, Report:
#13857
Posted Date:
Feb 11 2002
AAMCO Rip-off idiots Valdosta Georgia
Last year, I supposedly had my transmission fixed in my 1999 Mazda 626 at this company because when I went on the highway, the OD light would blink after about and hour of driving at a speed of 70 or more.
I went to the dealership for my car and they kept servicing the car, and...
Entity
AAMCO
Categories: Auto Repair Service
1492, Report:
#5274
Posted Date:
Jan 08 2002
Z car held ransom at Brown & Brown Nissan AKA Auto Nation: Liars, Sneaks & Thieves *UPDATE 6-1 while picketing, more victims come forward *UPDATES 6-18-01 ..car sabotaged ..disgrace to LDS church. BBB false rating
April 5, 2000 I had my car towed to B&B (Brown and Brown Nissan) to install a transmission and evaluate ongoing engine problems with my remanufactured engine. (That is how this all began separate story) B&B's lead 300ZX technician confirmed problems with the engine immediately. ...
Entity
Brown and Brown Nissan
Categories: Auto Dealer Repairs
1493, Report:
#9217
Posted Date:
Dec 13 2001
Gholson Automotive-knowingly uses defective parts,wont honor warranties, and lies
We had a transmission installed in our car, two weeks later it went out. We had them supposidly install a second transmission, it went out 2 months later. We even had taken the car in several times after the second transmission was installed to let them know something was not ri...
Entity
Gholson Automotive
Categories: Auto Repair Service
1494, Report:
#7972
Posted Date:
Dec 01 2001
AAMCO TRANSMISSION RIP OFF IN CALIFORNIA MARYLAND CONSUMERS BEWARE! Buttholes! Business Scam! *REBUTTAL
I am one of the many victims of the AAMCO Transmission Service Shops. It was way too late when I founf this website. My story begins September 5th of 2001. I called AAMCO for a transmission check, cause my tranny has been sliding when shifting to 3rd and 4th gears. The Buttholes the...
Entity
AAMCO....SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Categories: Auto Repair Service
1495, Report:
#8088
Posted Date:
Nov 24 2001
WREN CHEVROLET SELLING LEMONS
I purchased a 1995 Monte Carlo from this dealership. Clean as a whistle on the outside and inside. Under the hood was a diffrent story. I only had the car for a month when it starting running hot. There were two thermostats in the car when it was only suppose to be one.
Two mon...
Entity
WREN CHEVROLET
Categories: Auto Dealers
1496, Report:
#6373
Posted Date:
Aug 27 2001
AAMCO? Don't go!
I am really disapointed with the service I've received from AAMCO and would never consider giving them a second chance.
I had a company car's transmission go out a few hundred miles from our office. I brought it to the nearest AAMCO dealer in Merced, CA. They rebuilt the tran...
Entity
AAMCO Transmissions
Categories: Auto Repair Service
1497, Report:
#6265
Posted Date:
Aug 21 2001
Arrow Automotive in San Antonio does not honor warranties
In December of 2000, I was referred to Arrow Automotive to have some brake work done. I went to Arrow and spoke with Andy. I explained that I was having troubles with the rotors and calipers. I dropped the vehicle off and was told that he would call with the diagnosis of the prob...
Entity
Arrow Automotive
Categories: Auto Mechanics
1498, Report:
#5602
Posted Date:
Jul 20 2001
MotorMax Sells 'Lemons' ..at my wits end as I am disabled and just can't 'fight the fight'
MotorMax is a Pre-Owned auto dealership selling autos to people who have less than perfect credit and offers in-house financing.
On Jan.26th,2001 my son and I purchased 2 vehicles at the same time from them. A 1997 Dodge King Cab P/U Truck and a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. Both v...
Entity
Motor Max
Categories: Auto Dealers
1499, Report:
#4864
Posted Date:
Apr 06 2001
Rebuilt Transmission Ripoff by Transmssion Rebuilder of Montclair Ca.
My husband's transmission(4 speed)was rebuilt(for $543.75) by Joe(the owner) of Transmission Rebuilders on Apr.3,2001 and installed into the vehicle, supposedly in good working order and it was driven away by my husband at 7:00 PM. My husband drove his van for one and a half days an...
Entity
Transmission Rebuilders
Categories: Auto Repair Service
1500, Report:
#4358
Posted Date:
Feb 03 2001
Transmission Repair--How to Advocate and WIN!
I had a transmission serviced a while ago after the gears began slipping at about 66,000 miles on a vehicle that was approx. 3 years old at the time. While the themes were similar to some shared here, I was able to learn some valuable lessons regarding consumer advocacy and conflic...
Entity
Transmission Company
Categories: Auto Repair Service