Buyer Beware!!!

[BernieP]

Sorry to hear of your problems but it doesn't suprise me. I looked at several "pre-owned" vehicles there and was not impressed. Their ads to the contrary, I felt like they were actually trying to pull a fast one with their pricing.

 

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[vegmom]

I always thought the $4000 trade was a bit suspicious, especially after looking at the prices of their cars vs. other dealerships. The company that owns Leonardtown Ford seems to have a virtual monopoly on Ford dealerships in Southern Maryland. I think Hunt Ford is the only dealership not owned by them now.

 

[Midnightrider]

I always thought the $4000 trade was a bit suspicious, especially after looking at the prices of their cars vs. other dealerships. The company that owns Leonardtown Ford seems to have a virtual monopoly on Ford dealerships in Southern Maryland. I think Hunt Ford is the only dealership not owned by them now.

people who want to get somehting for nothing will believe anything....


if you have a car you have to have towed in with a blown motor and tranny, are you really going to be surprised if the 4k they are 'giving' you on the trade is really just of set in the price?

 

[tommyjones]

people who want to get somehting for nothing will believe anything....


if you have a car you have to have towed in with a blown motor and tranny, are you really going to be surprised if the 4k they are 'giving' you on the trade is really just of set in the price?

i used to sell cars, and people ALWAYS try to get over on the dealership, whatever they can slip by with thier trade is OK.

 

[BernieP]

i used to sell cars, and people ALWAYS try to get over on the dealership, whatever they can slip by with thier trade is OK.

Dealer has a huge advantage. I've never been to a dealer who has not taken my potential trade and had their service department evaluate the vehicle. The buyer does not have the ability to have their mechanic check the vehicle over.

What we as buyers can do is use the resources we have available:
I pay for the Comsumer Reports information and get price break down on new vehicles.
Use CarFax and get the history on the vehicle.
Check the various services and get an idea of the value of your trade in and the going rate for the car you are thinking about.

But apparently dealerships like Leonardtown Ford and Park Dodge (to name just two) think we are lazy, stupid or both because they will try and blow smoke up your behind with games like the $4000 trade in.

 

[Cletus_Vandam]

I now its too late, and I'm not trying to rub salt in the wound, but if I recall correctly, Leonardtown Ford has had several threads posted here about their lousy service work and unethical used car department.

Sounds like you got a taste of the same thing everyone else who has been there got.

 

[Dixie]

Beware of their repair shop too

Guess I got lucky - I got great service there - took my car in immediately - cleaned up what I thought needed to be replaced and was told it was in good shape, no repairs necessary. Not charged for looking or the 20 minutes they spent cleaning things up.

 

[Midnightrider]

Dealer has a huge advantage. I've never been to a dealer who has not taken my potential trade and had their service department evaluate the vehicle. The buyer does not have the ability to have their mechanic check the vehicle over.

thats funny, cuz i usually do take mine to get them checked out. A reputable dealer will have no problems with you taking a used car to a certified mechanic to get it evaluated. They do have a problem with you taking their car apart on your own or having your favorite shadetree mechanic rip it apart.

What we as buyers can do is use the resources we have available:
I pay for the Comsumer Reports information and get price break down on new vehicles.
Use CarFax and get the history on the vehicle.
Check the various services and get an idea of the value of your trade in and the going rate for the car you are thinking about.

But apparently dealerships like Leonardtown Ford and Park Dodge (to name just two) think we are lazy, stupid or both because they will try and blow smoke up your behind with games like the $4000 trade in.

all the dealerships do it, you have to be the vigalent one.

BTW, if you want a car with no probelms, or at least a warrenty to cover all your prcieved problems, by a new car, otherwise you folks need to quit yer biatchin (not pointed at you berniep)

 

[Nicole_in_somd]

people who want to get somehting for nothing will believe anything....


if you have a car you have to have towed in with a blown motor and tranny, are you really going to be surprised if the 4k they are 'giving' you on the trade is really just of set in the price?

Then just come and say it for what it really is...I hate their ads where they are cutting down other dealers saying they are the only one that really gives you 4000 for a trade when it is all just bs.

 

[Nicole_in_somd]

i used to sell cars, and people ALWAYS try to get over on the dealership, whatever they can slip by with thier trade is OK.

OMG Tommyjones if you are going to give me red karma at least put an effort to it. Ya and I knew you were an mpd, you went right back to the same post.....

 

[Nicole_in_somd]

Dealer has a huge advantage. I've never been to a dealer who has not taken my potential trade and had their service department evaluate the vehicle. The buyer does not have the ability to have their mechanic check the vehicle over.

What we as buyers can do is use the resources we have available:
I pay for the Comsumer Reports information and get price break down on new vehicles.
Use CarFax and get the history on the vehicle.
Check the various services and get an idea of the value of your trade in and the going rate for the car you are thinking about.

But apparently dealerships like Leonardtown Ford and Park Dodge (to name just two) think we are lazy, stupid or both because they will try and blow smoke up your behind with games like the $4000 trade in.

GREAT POST

 

[tommyjones]

The just come and say it for what it really is...I hate their ads where they are cutting down other dealers saying they are the only one that really gives you 4000 for a trade when it is all just bs.

hey tardlio, if you think the dealership can stay in business giving 4k for every peice of junk brought in without adding it to the cost of the new car somehow then you deserve what you get.

i guess you want to buy their car at wholesale while getting 4K for your LeCar like thats gonna happen

 

[Nicole_in_somd]

thats funny, cuz i usually do take mine to get them checked out. A reputable dealer will have no problems with you taking a used car to a certified mechanic to get it evaluated. They do have a problem with you taking their car apart on your own or having your favorite shadetree mechanic rip it apart.




all the dealerships do it, you have to be the vigalent one.

BTW, if you want a car with no probelms, or at least a warrenty to cover all your prcieved problems, by a new car, otherwise you folks need to quit yer biatchin (not pointed at you berniep)

BullShait. Not everyone is going to be carrying their mechanic around to go evalute potential cars.

We are still talking business ethics and intergrity here. No matter if its cars, couches or whatever. If you are providing a service or a product, the consumer expects the company to provide quality in their stuff.

Don't try to pin this all on the buyer. Why should the car dealers get special exemptions that other businesses do not have?

Where are the consumer rights in that? Car dealers should be held accountable for selling damaged and/or defective cars.


And this is not addressing the ones where they do repair the car..

 

[Nicole_in_somd]

hey tardlio, if you think the dealership can stay in business giving 4k for every peice of junk brought in without adding it to the cost of the new car somehow then you deserve what you get.

i guess you want to buy their car at wholesale while getting 4K for your LeCar like thats gonna happen

Tardlio?? Are you serious? How can you expect me to have a conversation with you, if you are going to act like a 14 year old?

I do expect car dealers accountable for selling damaged and/or defective cars and I do expect the consumer rights to be protected.

This is skating the legal line for fraud/misrepresentation.


Who said I wanted to buy a car at wholesale? Where did anyone say that?

 

[Midnightrider]

BullShait. Not everyone is going to be carrying their mechanic around to go evalute potential cars.

We are still talking business ethics and intergrity here. No matter if its cars, couches or whatever. If you are providing a service or a product, the consumer expects the company to provide quality in their stuff.

Don't try to pin this all on the buyer. Why should the car dealers get special exemptions that other businesses do not have?

Where are the consumer rights in that? Car dealers should be held accountable for selling damaged and/or defective cars.


And this is not addressing the ones where they do repair the car..

the state has all kinds of regs regarding car dealships and sales. If you want to take for granted that a used car is in good enough shape without having it checked out, thats your choice. Its just like buying a house without having it inspected, i wouldn't do it, but you are welcome to, just dont try to sue the seller when the septic is leaking and there are termites everywhere.

BTW, if you want a full warrenty you can either buy a new car or an extended warrenty. The state requires dealers to provide a 30day warrenty on the power train of used cars and to put them through inspection. anything more than that is up to the buyer.

 

[Nicole_in_somd]

the state has all kinds of regs regarding car dealships and sales. If you want to take for granted that a used car is in good enough shape without having it checked out, thats your choice. Its just like buying a house without having it inspected, i wouldn't do it, but you are welcome to, just dont try to sue the seller when the septic is leaking and there are termites everywhere.

BTW, if you want a full warrenty you can either buy a new car or an extended warrenty. The state requires dealers to provide a 30day warrenty on the power train of used cars and to put them through inspection. anything more than that is up to the buyer.

True. But there are regulations for used cars as well.

Can't argue that. You are right, if you are going to buy a usd car, then have it checked out.


But

Consumer Protection Act for misrepresentation about a car during the sale process covers used and new cars. It is also a legally binding contract governed by the Sale of Goods Act.

By that this means that the law provides the buyer and seller rights and responsibilities AND THIS APPLIES to the sale of used cars in the same way as to other goods.

When you buy from a dealer, you have the right to expect the car to be:
• Of agreeable quality unless otherwise stated
• Product is as described or presented
• And it is in fact suited for its purpose
• Fit to be used on the road

And a warranty can only be given in addition to your legal rights, not lieu of them.

 

[RoseRed]

I am sorry to hear that. That must be uncomfortable.

Buyer Beware!!! 09-18-2007 10:04 AM Quit always being a smartazz, it is getting old

 

[Otter]

Buyer Beware!!! 09-18-2007 10:04 AM Quit always being a smartazz, it is getting old

Allllll..someone loves you, I think they wanna kiss you.

 

[RoseRed]

Allllll..someone loves you, I think they wanna kiss you.

Might it be you Big Boy?