
Christine of Staten Island, NY on May 12, 2008
I purchased a dodge caliber from them on april 30, 2008. this place is two hours from my home. i did not plan on buying the vechicle, but ended up liking something. the sales person seemed upset i was not ready to purchase right then and there, i wanted to drive back with my check.
I offered to pay for the car in full by credit/debit card. they said they couldn't use my card. nina told me, that if i leave a deposit of $2000, and overnight my check for the full amount of the car. they would reverse the deposit on my debit card. they asked me to sign a credit contract to protect them from me taking off with a car and then not sending them a check. they told me once the check was received the credit would not be used.
I sent them the check the very next day as agreed and i even received a call back from bill in sales telling me he would $2000 deposit. it is now May 12 and i have not received my $2000 deposit, my extra set of keys, my owners manual, or copies of my warranties. all of which i am entitled. I've called at least 4 different people there and they do not return phone calls. this is unethical, and they are basically stealing from me.
I am a single mother, with a 2 year old and I believe they saw me walk in the door with a baby and decided to take advantage of me. Please help me from being scammed by a car dealership. I have no where to turn.
because of this scam I am out $2,000 dollars and I need it to pay my rent and feed my child. I used exactly what was available to me and made it clear to them I couldn't go over a certain amount and yet they are still trying to steal from a single mother.