Auto Dealer Rip Off Report
Ok, if you are thinking about buying a new car or thinking about buying a car from a dealership,there is a report out by a non profit organization that exposes some of the tactics and dealings that car dealers are using to rip the public off for millions and millions of dollars. There is nothing you can really do about the practice because it’s been going on for so many years however you can understand the process and see exactly what is going on to minimize your risk and make sure that you don’t get ripped off by unscrupulous car dealers who are known to prey on the public.
We can’t say that all car dealers are rip off artists and there are a lot of great car dealerships that do great business and have a very long line of satisfied customers. What normally happens is that one bad car dealership can cause a bad reputation on all car dealerships. I have bought several cars over the years and have bought some lemons as well. Most of the time if you are dealing with a reputable dealership and they have been in business for awhile, you don’t run the risk of being ripped off as bad as some of the dealerships that are new or that change ownership frequently.
Ownership of the dealership has alot to do with what kind of service and treatment you get when you buy a car so if the owners have been doing business for years, your chances of getting treated well are pretty good. The main thing that you need to know is the process and what goes on in a Car deal so that you can protect yourself from getting ripped off by an auto dealer.
Read this report to see what types of rip offs occur at dealerships everyday.
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2010 Hyundai Sonata Transmission problem 5spd
DO NOT BUY HYUNDAI(my experience and advise) with its own in house build tranny called HIVEC or H-Matic, shifts are not quick, most times with delays from 1 to 2, continiuosly upshifts from 3to 4 to 5th and car feels really heavy this is done for fuel economy, in this video I wanna show u transmission behaviour here i let car go free no break and gas pedal engaged, down mountain road(road is continiously goes down) , Ideally car has to accelerate and increase the speed . as u can see tranny shifts 1to 3 normally and stuck at 4th gear 60-67 km per hour and decelerates the car continiously, toyota that was in front of my sonata pressed break to slow down i did not there was no need as tranny on 4th gear did it for me, was at the dealer twice check the oil level made computer scanning no error found, on a straight road in city cars decelerates even worse on 4th gear really disappointing, so wanna buy hyundai buy it only with aisin or zf tranny, do not wonder why on relatively expensive models hyundai uses trannies from ZF(German) and Aisin(Japanese)(equus, genesis sedan and coupe, veracruz), so guess why? still wanna buy hyundai i advise u first to rent it for a week or two, so test drive it for that period if like it then buy otherwise u’ll regret, and REMEBER LONG WARRANTY DOES NOT MEAN THE BEST WARRANTY!!! so do not get fooled buy such advertising, too many customers unsatisfied with the hyundai own tranny just google to see, watch my second video with floating rpm at 4th …
Congress Requests Toyota Brake System Information
Toyota Asked for Brake-System Information by Congress
Toyota Motor Corp. must turn over information about brake-override technology in older model vehicles and describe the role a consulting firm plays in the investigation of unintended acceleration, two lawmakers said.
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Toyota Land Cruiser Review DFW Area
FOR PRICING & SPECS ON THIS CAR VISIT: www.kbb.com 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. The modern Toyota Land Cruiser is a dramatically different vehicle than the first Land Cruiser that was sold in 1954. What began as a rugged Jeep-like off-roader has during the ensuing decades morphed into Toyotas highly capable flagship SUV. With room for eight, four-wheel drive and an 8500 pound towing capacity, the Toyota Land Cruiser has the capabilities to meet the needs of the modern adventure-seeking family on the move. The Land Cruiser also offers luxury amenities, contributing to its hefty price tag and putting it in league with other full-size luxury SUVs including the Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes-Benz GL550 and Land Rover Range Rover. For more new car reviews, interviews and automotive news visit www.kbb.com today.
The Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the best SUV’s that they have built over the years. Besides looking great and having lots of room for your family, the Toyota Land Cruiser is a great buy and the dependability and ruggedness of this vehicle is great.
Consult your local Toyota dealer to test drive the 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser today, If you are in the Dallas Fort Worth area, you can find a great dealership in the Irving Texas area at Toyota of Irving on 183,and in Garland Sports City Toyota, and in the Dallas area you test drive the Toyota Land cruiser at Toyota of Dallas on 635 and Forest.
Find more reviews on all of Toyota Dealerships in the DFW area on the Lemonshopper.com
Carmakers From Japan have Recalled Over 100,000 cars
Japan’s big four car makers issue over 100,000 recalls
Car makers Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors will recall more than 100,000 vehicles in Japan due to defective air bags and seat belts, the transport ministry said Wednesday. Lemonshopper.com has been made aware by many of the consumers who use the site that there are alot of recalls going on from many of the japanese automakers.
I wonder if this is from poor workmanship from cheap labor overseas or is it from the factories in America that is now making imports domestically. There are a few japanese automakers operating plants here in the United States but whether these recalls could be tied to whether it’s from a plant overseas or here in the United States has yet to be seen.
The good thing is that they are recognizing the errors and are recalling the cars in order to insure the safety of its car customers.
Read more on AFP via Yahoo! Asia News
Consumer Alert Regarding Recent Automobile Recalls
This Consumer Alert video shares information concerning the fact that recently Ford Motors recalled 33000 of their Ford Transit Connect Vans, and Chrysler recalled certain Dodge Nitro’s, Dodge Rams, and Jeep Liberty Wranglers.
Toyota recalls 100,000 vehicles in Asia
Toyota recalls 100,000 vehicles in Asia
Toyota Motor Corp, the world’s largest automaker, received complaints more than three years ago about engine problems that sparked recalls this week of more than 100,000 Lexus and Toyota vehicles in Asia.
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The Lemonshopper.com covers many of the toyota recall stories and try to get the most up to date problems with toyotas and the recalls that Toyoto Motor Company announces to the public. If you are a toyota owner and would like to post about the good things and experience you have had with your toyota car, be sure to mention the make and model and year of the toyota when you post about any of the experiences you have had with your toyota.
As a Toyota owner myself, I have nothing but good things to say about my Toyota Camry. Like any car that you have you have to take care of it and make sure that you at least change the oil every 3 months. If you would like to post in our forum, just sign in and you can submit your own photo’s and create posts on LemonShopper.com.
GM-Chevy Cobalt Power Steering Recall
***WE DID IT!!! GM ANNOUNCED A RECALL ON MARCH 1, 2010!!! Read More here: www.click2houston.com *** My 2005 Chevy Cobalt’s power steering went out around the 45000 mark. I found hundreds of other Cobalt drivers that have had the same problem and had to pay $900-$2500 to repair their car. GM is aware of this problem but has chosen to do nothing about it. The only thing we can do is get everyone out there to call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and let them know of this issue in hopes of a future recall. Thanks for watching! It only takes five minutes, so please call in! National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 888-327-4236 www.SaferCar.gov
Toyota Recalls Millions of Vehicles
Toyota recall: 3.8 million cars with deadly floor mats money.cnn.com www.lincoln.com www.cadillac.com www.jeep.com Toyota Officially Recalls 3.8 Million Cars www.breitbart.com
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon
Alfa Romeo 159 is an exclusive sedan combining refined Italian style with the “elegant sportiness” of Alfa Romeo. The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon on the other hand combines the style, performance and handling of a genuine sports car with the flexibility of use and luggage space versatility of a prestigious station wagon. The versions exhibited offer two new Euro 5 compliant engines which will be available from the beginning of April 2009: the 1.75 liter 200 HP TBi engine and the 2.0 liter 170 HP JTDM engine. In detail, the Alfa Romeo 159 is fitted with the new 1.75 liter TBi engine (Euro 5) – maximum output 200 HP from 4750 to 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 320 Nm at 1400 rpm – giving it a maximum speed of 235 km/h and acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h in barely 7.7 seconds. The powerful Alfa Romeo 159 sedan is offered in the TI sporting version, featuring lowered geometry, bigger tires, 19 inch alloy rims, miniskirts and large aluminum brakes with red calipers. So, a very determined-looking car with a decidedly “ground-hugging” look. Inside, the TI environment is recognizable from the shaped sports seats in perforated leather with the Alfa Romeo logo stitched in red, plus the steering wheel with sports grip and the gear knob covered in leather with red stitching. The internal coverings are black and the insignia are in “brushed dark aluminum”. The same impression of sportiness appears in the instrument panel graphics, the pedals and the aluminum scuff plate with TI logo …
