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Frankman Motor Company

Sioux Falls, SD

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Started in 1988 by a young husband and wife behind their acreage, filling out paperwork in their garage, and cleaning cars in their big red barn, we have transformed over the last 30 years to become one of the largest independent Pre-Owned Dealers in the Midwest! Their time and hard work has allowed Frankman Motor Company to turn into a multi-building 7 acre facility supporting over 50 employees and over 40,000 vehicles sold. We continue to flourish thanks to this work ethic, and the work put in by our employees to provide the best experience possible to our customers. With a start in retail sales, we have grown to offer a full Service Center staffed by Certified Master Techs, a Classic and Specialty Department, Nationwide Transport Logistics services, a Finance Department that can work with a variety of banks, and Individualized Vehicle Consignment Services. Now a second generation company, we are working to continue with the hard work and ideals set forth by founders, and always strive to adapt, improve, and better our company so that we may continue to provide the best possible experience to our customers and their families. We now offer new and exciting developments in car buying from the basics like online service center scheduling, as well things like live financing rates and adaptive realistic payments presented on our website, Virtual Vehicle Inspections, Nationwide delivery options, and digital online purchasing options! Thank you to all of our past, present, and future customers that have made this possible, we look forward to many years of service to come for our customers, both local and international!
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26874 SD Highway 11

Sioux Falls, SD

57108

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June 21, 2024

JUNK, THE TRUCK I BOUGHT WAS A MESS, ENGINE, FRONT END, TRANSMISSION ALL TRASH, I WOULD NOT EVER TRUST THEM, ALSO DO NOT TRUST ANYONE LOCAL TO CHECK OUT THE CAR BEFORE BUYING, I HIRED A LOCAL MECHANIC AND More

by SCOTTMCK
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No
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Mike Denbow
1.0
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Other Employees : Keith Mauseth
June 07, 2023

STOP, DO NOT BUY FROM FRANKMAN AUTO BEFORE READING THIS: I recently purchased a used car from Kevin Frankman, owner of Frankman Auto, and I want everyone to know that I was sold a car that had multip More

by rajcan.surface
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Kevin Frankman
Jun 07, 2023 -

Frankman Motor Company responded

Hello Sean (and Rajcan Surface - Whatever your true name is), The vehicle you are referring to was technically sold as a consignment through our Dealership. A fact that was disclosed to you prior to, and as part of the sale. It is something our dealership does for all of our clients in town and subject to our normal Consignment fee. It was known to you that no working staff agent of Frankman Motor Company had made any claims to the condition of this vehicle, it did not go through Frankman Motor Company's Inspection process which consists of 3 separate Inspections by heads of each of our Lot Management, Service, and Detail Departments. This was a car that was advertised privately - and Frankman Motor Company handled the Monetary transaction for so that the private seller and the private buyer could both be assured that they would each receive the funds and Title Paperwork that was due to each party. As with all Classic Cars (this one being almost 40 years old.) We strongly recommend and suggest 3rd party independent inspectors to verify the condition of a vehicle is up to the standards of the prospective buyer - this is true for all vehicles in our inventory that are owed and reconditioned by Frankman Motor Company - as well as what we advise to our customers who choose to purchase a vehicle from any other source in the country. Any vehicle of this age is of course ineligible for any sort of aftermarket service contract or warranty that we offer - and was sold AS-IS WHERE IS- NO WARRANTY. You knew all of these facts when we spoke to you on the phone and appreciated it as it was an overall better outcome for both seller and buyer for the security of the transaction. It is unfortunate that you are taking our your frustrations on our Dealership and staff when no one at our store had anything to do with your experience on said vehicle. Frustrations can occur with any classic car and some choose to exclude themselves from personal responsibility and choose to direct it at the first publicly available source. All aspects of Frankman Motor Company's involvement in this transaction were made known to you. We did not advertise this car, we did not inspect this car, we did not drive this car. We simply handled the paperwork and intermediary funds transaction so that both parties were safe in this sight unseen long distance classic car purchase.

Jun 08, 2023 -

rajcan.surface responded

This was TOTALLY MIS-REPRESENTED and I will continue to make sure the truth is continuously spread until there is some action from Kevin Frankman, which is your representative and the Frankman Motor company. All I asked for was reimbursement for the repairs to make it safe to drive for my son!!! That is not asking much and any honorable person would do this. Again, he TOTALLY MIS-REPRESENTED the car!

June 07, 2023

STOP, DO NOT BUY FROM FRANKMAN AUTO BEFORE READING THIS: I recently purchased a used car from Kevin Frankman, owner of Frankman Auto, and I want everyone to know that I was sold a car that had mult More

by rajcan.surface
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Employees Worked With
Kevin Frankman
Jun 07, 2023 -

Frankman Motor Company responded

Hello Sean (and Rajcan Surface - Whatever your true name is), The vehicle you are referring to was technically sold as a consignment through our Dealership. A fact that was disclosed to you prior to, and as part of the sale. It is something our dealership does for all of our clients in town and subject to our normal Consignment fee. It was known to you that no working staff agent of Frankman Motor Company had made any claims to the condition of this vehicle, it did not go through Frankman Motor Company's Inspection process which consists of 3 separate Inspections by heads of each of our Lot Management, Service, and Detail Departments. This was a car that was advertised privately - and Frankman Motor Company handled the Monetary transaction for so that the private seller and the private buyer could both be assured that they would each receive the funds and Title Paperwork that was due to each party. As with all Classic Cars (this one being almost 40 years old.) We strongly recommend and suggest 3rd party independent inspectors to verify the condition of a vehicle is up to the standards of the prospective buyer - this is true for all vehicles in our inventory that are owed and reconditioned by Frankman Motor Company - as well as what we advise to our customers who choose to purchase a vehicle from any other source in the country. Any vehicle of this age is of course ineligible for any sort of aftermarket service contract or warranty that we offer - and was sold AS-IS WHERE IS- NO WARRANTY. You knew all of these facts when we spoke to you on the phone and appreciated it as it was an overall better outcome for both seller and buyer for the security of the transaction. It is unfortunate that you are taking our your frustrations on our Dealership and staff when no one at our store had anything to do with your experience on said vehicle. Frustrations can occur with any classic car and some choose to exclude themselves from personal responsibility and choose to direct it at the first publicly available source. All aspects of Frankman Motor Company's involvement in this transaction were made known to you. We did not advertise this car, we did not inspect this car, we did not drive this car. We simply handled the paperwork and intermediary funds transaction so that both parties were safe in this sight unseen long distance classic car purchase.

February 24, 2023

Purchased a vehicle from a Salesman there at Frankman named Jesse James and had a very good experience with Jesse everything went as it should have 30 days later when I had an issue with the vehicle More

by Mlb7364
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Employees Worked With
Adam Brandsma, Jesse James
Feb 24, 2023 -

Frankman Motor Company responded

Hello sir! We know exactly what vehicle you are referring to! The Jeep that you purchased does include (and still has) our Frankman Certified Warranty: This is an 8 Point Preferred Certified Powertrain Limited Warranty. That means it covers 8 essential parts of your car or SUV. The engine, transmission, drive axles, brake system, steering, electrical, suspension, and A/C heating system are all a part of this excellent coverage. Unfortunately, the sensor on your transfer case was not a covered item under the certification. Things like this can happen no matter the make and model or age. That is why we proudly offer a wide range of extended service contracts that can extend factory type coverage on your vehicle for up to 5 years and unlimited miles. Unfortunately this was declined at time of sale! We spend immense time and energy into reconditioning our vehicles and providing the best coverages possible to our customers at all times. This sensor that went faulty is something that is not able to be identified prior to failure; the part passed inspection months ago and at time of sale. Frankman Motor Company did everything in its power to ensure the vehicle was in full working order up until time of sale but sometimes things like this can happen.

Feb 24, 2023 -

Mlb7364 responded

A reputable dealer would have made an effort to help their customers out during the first 30 days of purchase. You chose to do nothing even when I offered to split the difference 50:50. And the sale was not months ago as you response says it would have been less than 30 days at failure A dealer reputation goes a long way but I see that’s not something your interested in I would have expected some help form you in some manner

September 06, 2022

Friendly and timely service with flexible financing options for the buyer. Would recommend to anyone. More

by ABC
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Jesse James
June 29, 2022

Jessie James was awesome! Very helpful with all aspects of the transaction. We managed the paperwork all online so when we arrived everything was completed and we were set to More

by Garryschmidt50
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Jesse James
May 06, 2022

Jim was very kind in helping me find a new car. He was considerate and extremely helpful, if you’re looking for a car he’s your guy. More

by Jared C
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Robby Newell
5.0
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Other Employees : Jim Swanson
February 16, 2022

First issue- I went to fill up the tank less than 24 hours after purchase and the vehicle started funny. The next time I filled it up a week later, it flat out wouldn't start. Had to have someone come More

by alecia33079
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No
Employees Worked With
Joe Frankman
3.0
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February 04, 2022

Dave Bucks County PA. These guys are great old fashion shake and a promise. They hold to their word and will accommodate you anyway they can. More

by Dave
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Dave Marohl
5.0
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Other Employees : Keith Mauseth
Feb 04, 2022 -

Dave responded

Definitely going to keep them in my phone contacts. Even though they’re far away they’re still local.

December 10, 2021

RUST Vehicles from FrankmanThis is/was probably the RUST Vehicles from Frankman This is/was probably the worst experience I've ever had with a dealership in my life. I was promised a truck with "no ru More

by ryanebberman
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Dave Marohl
3.0
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Other Employees : Keith Mauseth
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