Lake Motor Group

I BELIEVE LAKE MOTOR GROUP TOOK ADVANTAGE OF ME THEY ARE SCAMMERSSSSSSS. THE WORST VEHICLE PURCHASE EXPERIENCES I'VE EVER HAD. On October 10, 2026, I purchased a 2018 Audi A5 Quattro from Lake Motor Grou SCAMMERSSSSSSS. THE WORST VEHICLE PURCHASE EXPERIENCES I'VE EVER HAD. On October 10, 2026, I purchased a 2018 Audi A5 Quattro from Lake Motor Group in Griffith, Indiana, for approximately $10,647. Just ELEVEN DAYS LATER, an independent inspection at Ron's Auto Repair in Ames, Iowa, uncovered a serious coolant leak, a separate oil leak, and numerous other mechanical problems. The water pump was actively leaking coolant from its weep hole. Ron's described it as an IMMEDIATE SAFETY CONCERN and documented old, dried coolant residue suggesting the leak had been ongoing for some time. The inspection also identified a lower oil-pan gasket leak with an oil-soaked splash guard, rear brakes worn to approximately 2 mm based on the inspection information I received, worn rear rotors, severe uneven tire wear, a nearly bald inner tire edge, alignment problems, deteriorated brake fluid, and a heavily contaminated engine air filter. The original estimate for just the water pump replacement and recommended cooling-system service was $2,648.56. The additional oil leak wasn't even priced. I paid over $10,600 and discovered these problems only 11 days later. Absolutely unacceptable. I sent Lake Motor Group a 13-PAGE EVIDENCE PACKET containing the independent mechanic's dated findings, inspection photographs, and itemized repair estimates. Paul from the dealership ACKNOWLEDGED IN WRITING that the inspection confirmed the water pump and oil leaks. Yet the dealership refused to contribute financially toward local repairs in Iowa. Instead, they repeatedly relied on the AS-IS sale, approximately 1,020 miles driven, and the absence of overheating or dashboard warnings. Much of that mileage was simply my drive home from Indiana. THEN CAME THEIR SO-CALLED SOLUTION. They wanted me to DRIVE OR TOW A VEHICLE WITH AN ACTIVE COOLANT LEAK HUNDREDS OF MILES BACK TO THEIR DEALERSHIP, PAY FOR TRANSPORTATION, AND PAY THEM AGAIN: $100 PER HOUR IN LABOR PLUS PARTS. Only the inspection was free. THE REPAIRS WERE NOT. and how do u expect me to go back to someone who scammed me to get scammed twice? After discovering a serious defect just 11 days after buying the vehicle, why would I hand the same dealership even more money? I even offered to cooperate with another independent inspection at a qualified Audi/VW shop in Iowa if they funded it. They would not arrange that solution or provide financial assistance toward local repairs. I repeatedly requested information about the vehicle's pre-sale inspection and reconditioning history. I received no records answering those questions. My final formal demand also remains unanswered as of this review. I understand that this was an AS-IS transaction, and I cannot prove exactly when the leaks started or what the dealership knew before the sale. But I have the original purchase documentation, independent mechanical findings, photographs, repair estimates, and the dealership's own written responses. THIS ENTIRE EXPERIENCE MADE ME FEEL SCAMMED AND TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF TWICE: FIRST BY THE VEHICLE PURCHASE AND THEN BY AN OFFER THAT REQUIRED ME TO PAY THE SAME BUSINESS MORE MONEY TO FIX IT. I found their after-sales handling dismissive, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable. ONE STAR. I WOULD NEVER BUY ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM LAKE MOTOR GROUP. BUYERS, ESPECIALLY THOSE COMING FROM OUT OF STATE: GET A COMPLETE INDEPENDENT PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION BEFORE HANDING OVER YOUR MONEY. VERY VERY BAD THEY ARE A BUNCH OR SCAMMERS NEVER GO THERE NEVER EVER THINK ABOUT IT More

I checked out a few dealerships before buying here, and this was easily the most straightforward deal. No crazy extra fees or surprise charges added at the end. The numbers were clear from the beginning an this was easily the most straightforward deal. No crazy extra fees or surprise charges added at the end. The numbers were clear from the beginning and the price actually made sense. The whole process was simple and quick. Really appreciated that. More

I had a really good experience buying my car here. I was honestly expecting the usual dealership stress and spending half the day doing paperwork, but everything went much smoother than I expected. Ev I was honestly expecting the usual dealership stress and spending half the day doing paperwork, but everything went much smoother than I expected. Everyone I dealt with was friendly and patient, and I never felt rushed into making a decision. They answered my questions, gave me time to look at the car as much I needed. The whole process was straightforward and there were no last-minute surprises. I really appreciated how easy they made everything, especially the paperwork. I left with my car the same day and actually felt good about the purchase. Definitely one of the better dealership experiences I’ve had. More

Great place to buy a luxury german car. I couldn’t find better deals anywhere without 500 miles radius from Chicago. Thank you for a great BMW! I couldn’t find better deals anywhere without 500 miles radius from Chicago. Thank you for a great BMW! More

Nice deals to choose from. Didnt get approved for financing, so my deal did not go thru. I will definitely revisit the place to buy a car this summer - saw so many cars on thei Didnt get approved for financing, so my deal did not go thru. I will definitely revisit the place to buy a car this summer - saw so many cars on their lot that Id LOVE to buy. The sales person was very knowledgeable. More

Nice cars good salesman but don't finance and don't have that much to buy outright down payment yes. that much to buy outright down payment yes. More