2151, Report:
#38429
Posted Date:
Dec 17 2002
Black Forest Porsche BMW Service and Repair mistreated and ripped me off San Diego California
This shop charged me over $6,000 to rebuild 914-4 Porsche engine that lasted less than 9,000 miles. This engine has totally failed and dispite the fact it was never raced or abused the shop owner still refuses to provide any kind of restitution. Other local Porsche shops that have ...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
2152, Report:
#37905
Posted Date:
Dec 11 2002
BMW of North America ripoff sold me a defective motorcycle and won't make it right Woodcliff Lake New Jersey
For two and a half years I complained about the bike's poor performance, the excessive vibration, and the surging. These complaints were made to Brattin Motors (the dealer), Mr. Jarred Webster (of BMW NA) in several phone calls, and several letters and e-mails. For two years Bratt...
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Categories: Motorcycles
2153, Report:
#1032555
Posted Date:
Nov 30 2002
BMW of North America ripoff sold me a defective bike and won't honor warranty Woodcliff Lake New Jersey
On February 28, 2001, I purchased a brand-new 2001 F650 GS BMW motorcycle. This model is considered an on/off-road motorcycle. Less than two months after purchase, my motorcycle was exposed to the rain. In the evening I began to ride my bike towards the gym, and my motorcycle began ...
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Categories: Motorcycles
2154, Report:
#34858
Posted Date:
Nov 12 2002
big o tires would not honor my warranty on tires I got in febuary 2002 ripoff fraud business radcliff Kentucky
i bought tires in feb 2002 for a 528i bmw they are worn already in the rear when i went to have them rotated they said they where bad in the rear.then they said i need two new rear they showed me the tires.i said okay doesnt my warranty cover that the guy,said no because i have been...
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Categories: Auto Tire shops
2155, Report:
#33113
Posted Date:
Oct 22 2002
Carliset Corporation ripoff, dishonest, careless, the business that doesn't give a dam Miami Florida
I took my 1996 BMW 328i there for a simple front wheel balance..they ended up scratching my Nardi Torino rims (each rim cost $975 and I just got them) they charged me $20 and refused to refund me...I am taking them to small claims court...I have my receipts and they will be sorry fo...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
2156, Report:
#32185
Posted Date:
Oct 10 2002
Johnson and Associates Law Offices RIPPED ME OFF OF $150,000, Questionable Ethics, Will Lead you into a Legal Nightmare so THEY CAN EARN A FEE! LAWYERS WITH LICENSE TO STEAL! ripoff swindlers Long Beach California
LAWYERS WITH LICENSE TO STEAL !!
This firm is a public menice hiding and using their professional license and firm to convey highly false LEGAL ADVISE to instill a perception of an illegal event using their legal expertise and advise as Convincing Creditionals to get you into a ...
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Categories: Attorneys & Legal Services
2157, Report:
#30841
Posted Date:
Sep 23 2002
Jubilee Financial Services LA Times article. Fraud Probe Targets Credit Repair Firms consumer fraud ripoff Downey California
WASHINGTON -- More than 30 consumer credit consulting companies, including two in Southern California, have been caught up in a nationwide Federal Trade Commission sweep against credit and telemarketing fraud, officials announced Thursday.
The Southern California debt negotiation...
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Categories: Credit & Debt Services
2158, Report:
#29480
Posted Date:
Sep 09 2002
9 Franklins BMW Scam ripoff fraud Seattle Washington
9 Franklins BMW or Nine Franklins BMW is a fictitious company that offers to sell used BMWs imported directly from Germany at 30% under US retail. After they claim to have found the car you were just looking for, they solicit $2500 to $5000 to hold and ship the car to the states. Th...
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Categories: Auto Dealers
2159, Report:
#27815
Posted Date:
Aug 24 2002
American Home Shield AHS Replaced AC with Lesser Quality Unit fraudulent ripoff business the business that doesn't give a dam carroll Iowa
We recently had a bad experience with American Home Shield with regard to replacement of an air conditioner condenser (outside portion of the air conditioning unit). We learned a few things about AHS that probably applies to all warranty companies that we would like to share:
1....
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Categories: Warranty Companies
2160, Report:
#26091
Posted Date:
Aug 05 2002
Prestige BMW they mistreat customers, no customer service, and no accountability, and flat out lie to customers Ramsey New Jersey
I leased a new bmw in Sept of 1998. I brought my car in for the first 2 of three free oil services. During the second servicing , i requested them to check the tires and the windshield wipers. They claimed that everything had been checked and was satisfactory. I pointed out...
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Categories: Auto Dealers
2161, Report:
#24900
Posted Date:
Jul 19 2002
Dynasty International (world perfume) is a deceptive ripoff company that makes false promises. Towson, Maryland
MLM format disguised as legitimate Buisiness office management position, you are hired to run a branch office for a pefume distributer(world perfume)and promised a salary of $35,000 yearly to start as well as benefits,
you are told over the phone, in your interview and in orientat...
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Categories: Corrupt Companies
2162, Report:
#19946
Posted Date:
May 01 2002
Weatherford BMW is a consumer fraud ripoff. Berkeley, California
The BMW dealer groups of the San Francisco Bay Area are participating in a clandestined scheme to RIP-OFF consumers. This applies to any BMW that is wrecked or repainted under lease.
They will simply tell you that the car is worthless and refuse to take it back. BMW does not e...
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Categories: Auto Dealer Repairs
2163, Report:
#19290
Posted Date:
Apr 22 2002
Leadercray ripoff on repairing car put secondhand part & charged as new ripoff business from hell London stamford hill United Kingdom
i put my 6series bmw in2 hav crossmember fitted.
they charged 450 to fit a secondhand one, when a brand new original costs 250 + 100 labour.
they scratched up the doors fried th coil by leaving a direct live wire conected to it. I drove the car 3months & the crossmember is broke...
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Categories: Auto Mechanics
2164, Report:
#18870
Posted Date:
Apr 16 2002
BMW of Athens - The Yellow BMW ripoff Athens Georgia
I purchased a Certified Preowned 528i BMW from Athens BMW on December 24, 2001. At the time of purchase, the salesman and the Manager, indicated that the car was in great condition, serviced and ready to purchase. They did not disclose the fact that the law regarding Ad Valorum ta...
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Categories: Auto Dealers
2165, Report:
#17586
Posted Date:
Mar 25 2002
Victoria Spot Utility -- carsale brokers Misrepresented used car as being 100% checked out car had steering problems on bumpy roads, broken seat mechanism,etc,, the business that doesn't give a dam Victoia British Columbia
Hi,
I bought this 94 BMW with a full inpspection report from the salesman with 100% O.K.'d car. Well I bought it late Sat.afternoon after driving it on highway that afternoon. I immediately noticed the pass seat was broken.
Then when I went on more bumpy back road like mine go...
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Categories: Auto Dealers
2166, Report:
#16157
Posted Date:
Mar 07 2002
Bavarian Motorsport Kennett Square PA is incompetent and refused to deal with my complaint
I used Bavarian Motorsport on 3 occasions. (1) Oil change, (2) Brake job, (3) Detail.
(1) They changed my oil. No problem
(2) They detailed my car. When I picked it up, it looked like they squirted armour-all in a few spots on the dash, and washed the windows. It was a $5 ca...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
2167, Report:
#15400
Posted Date:
Feb 28 2002
Holman Lauderdale Imports Ltd. - BMW Ripoff Auto - Sells Aurtomobiles that have been in Accidents!
I write this letter to express my experience with owning a BMW 328ic convertible from one of the independent dealerships in South Florida, Holman Lauderdale Imports, LTD. I have leased this vehicle for 20 months of a 42-month lease and have experienced many problems with this vehic...
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Categories: Auto Dealers
2168, Report:
#13231
Posted Date:
Feb 04 2002
Rydale BMW Cardiff - No Customer Service - BMW ownership experience SUCKS!
Don't expect any customer service or assistance from the Cardiff BMW dealer or from BMW (GB).
We purchased our car (a nearly new 5 Series) from Rydale BMW in Cardiff 280 miles away. A price was agreed and so was the trade in price of my existing BMW. 4 days later (after the sal...
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Categories: Auto Dealers
2169, Report:
#11384
Posted Date:
Jan 14 2002
City Government of Santa Clarita, California Creates Death Traps for Motorists *Consumer Suggestion
When my wife and I moved to Santa Clarita, California, we didn't know we were soon to be part of a Stephen King novel. Like most horror stories, it starts out by a couple, weary of congestion, finding a beautiful, peaceful and friendly community. Our plan was to rent for a year, t...
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Categories: Government Services
2170, Report:
#9738
Posted Date:
Dec 20 2001
McKenna BMW, Norwalk CA Ripoff is nailed by California DMV
Sacramento- A team of investigators from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today took part in an early morning search and seizure operation at McKenna BMW at 10900 and 10850 Firestone Boulevard in the Los Angeles County city of Norwalk.
The raid came as a result ...
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Categories: Auto Dealers
2171, Report:
#9351
Posted Date:
Dec 16 2001
BMW guilty of defrauding thousands of consumers
BMW of North America has admitted to defrauding thousands of consumers in a nationwide corporate policy.
The policy was to withhold information that has been practiced since 1983. During this time evidence has been presented that over 6000 consumers have been defrauded by BMW ...
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Categories: Auto Dealers
2172, Report:
#8049
Posted Date:
Nov 22 2001
Just Brakes ripoff pretty much just ridiculous ...Buy the tools and avoid the fools!
I'm fairly knowlegeable about cars and do much of my own mechanic work, but for lack of a lift and air tools I needed someone to replace brake pads on my 93 BMW. I had allready purchased a set of performance pads and just needed them installed. I figured that a shop that just does b...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
2173, Report:
#7395
Posted Date:
Oct 29 2001
Bruno's Mercedes And BMW
We shipped Bruno about $10,000 worth of our product. He was disatisfied with the product so we gave him his $10,000 back first. Big mistake. He only shipped back about $6,000 in product and kept $4,000.00 in product from us.
Would you trust this company in Las Vegas, Nevada for ...
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Categories: Auto Dealer Repairs
2174, Report:
#6010
Posted Date:
Aug 04 2001
Paul Miller BMW are ripoff Dirt Bags *REBUTTAL from BMW
My BMW needed repairs done to the body, I got a estimate from Paul Miller and told it would take around 4 days to a week. I agreed to have the car repaired. I dropped off the car before I went on vacation giving them 2 weeks to fix a 1 week job.
When I returned from vaction to p...
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Categories: Auto Dealer Repairs
2175, Report:
#4568
Posted Date:
Feb 27 2001
Garo's Union 76 Repair Shop Rip-Off and Malicious Intentions
I entered into a verbal agreement with Bobby Garabedian, owner of Garo's Union 76, in the begining of Nov 2000 to purchase an 89 325i BMW for $1500.00. He asked for a deposit of $500.00, and he stated that the car would be in good driving conditions when i pick it up. I mentioned t...
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Categories: Auto Mechanics