I saw an internet ad for the kind of vehicle we were looking to buy. They had a 2006 and a 2005. I called Ride Auto on 2-11-09 to get more information on the vehicle. They asked which one, the '05 or '06 and I said the '06. I got the info I wanted and also asked if it had ever been in an accident. I was told 'NO ACCIDENTS" On 2-12-09, I went to the bank and got the money for the purchase price. I called again, as soon as we left the bank, just to make sure it was still there, and specifed the '06. I was told yes and again I asked if the vehicle had been in any accidents and this time was told "I don't think so" I told the guy we were making a 2 hour drive to see the vehicle and even asked about the rush hour traffic.
When we got there, we went into the office and said we were there to see the '06 vehicle. One guy got up to get the keys and the other guy sitting there said the vehicle was sold. He said it didn't even make it to the lot, that he sold it to his friend. I told him I called twice about the vehicle, and the last time only about 2 hours before, and was told it was still there. He said they had a 2005 with more miles for $1000 more and wanted us to look at it. He said the 2006 wasn't even advertised. We went out to our car and got the ad I had printed off their internet website. When I was really mad and telling them what I thought of their business, he told me that it had a salvage title anyway. When I got home, I ran a Carfax report on the vehicle, and it did have an accident. It said accident involved a front impact, that it hit a median safety barrier. So they lied about accidents, not being advertised, and even about the vehicle being there. So we made a 4 hour round trip for nothing, not to mention $26 worth of gass. Be very leary of this car dealer. They don't know what the truth is.
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