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Bangor, ME

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1211 Hammond Street

Bangor, ME

04401

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56 Reviews of Lee Credit Now

August 09, 2023

To be fair, I didn't deal with the Hammond Street location but with the company as a whole. We bought a car from the Brewer location almost ten years ago, and the experience was good. When I was in t More

by tksagain
Sales Price Transparency
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Purchase Time
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Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Susan
Aug 14, 2023 -

Lee Credit Now responded

Good day. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback on your recent experience with Lee Credit Now. Unfortunately, with the name attached to this review, we are unable to research your issue. We do encourage you to contact our Sales Manager Cassie Salbury to discuss this. You may reach her by calling (877) 357-4321.

October 01, 2022

*September 17, 2021 purchased 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude. Mileage at time of sale was 46,647 miles. *October 14, 2021 Vehicle had a rough idle and would barely run. Towed to Porters Garage in Gr More

by lifewarrior
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Jeffery Bishop
Oct 03, 2022 -

Lee Credit Now responded

The vehicle we sold came with our standard 3-month, 3000-mile warranty, and we paid for all repairs during that period. When the customer expressed concerns about the vehicle several months after the warranty had expired, we gave her two options: we could trade her out of the vehicle or we would provide her with a complimentary 60,000-mile power train warranty. She opted to keep the vehicle and accept the warranty. That was six months ago and we considered the matter resolved. Now another issue has arisen and the local Jeep dealer is working to diagnose and remedy it. We understand and sympathize with the customer’s frustration, but in every instance we have met and exceeded our obligations in this matter. As everyone who purchases a vehicle understands, there is an inherent risk that a part will fail or wear out over time, and when these failures aren’t covered by a warranty, the cost of repair falls to the owner. Today we are continuing to help this customer, a full year after purchase, despite the mounting of a campaign to attack us on social media even while we were paying for her vehicle to be towed and fixed.

Oct 04, 2022 -

lifewarrior responded

I am so happy you and your colleagues are okay. I corresponded with you on September 22nd through email and text messages only to find I was blocked. I thought perhaps a noreaster came early to Maine and wiped out your phone lines and internet. Glad you are back up and running and can reply to a negative review but not a customer of yours. One of which has been a dedicated customer for 10 solid years. You know, the customers that make it so you can have a good life and living. Social media campaign to attack your business? That is truly laughable. There are a few untruths in your statement that I would like to clear up which I have documentation of. First, your company did not provide the tows. My 73 year old mother who is on a fixed income purchased AAA after the second tow. I paid for the first out of pocket, four were taken care of through AAA. You do the math. Secondly, I was not offered a trade which is what I was requesting. I was offered to purchase another vehicle through your company and take a very large financial loss. Quoted from two of your representatives, one being your COO. ““As you're aware with the trade in process, it may be tough but we're more than welcome to see what we can do for you. We'd need to see the Jeep, appraise it for you, and go from there. I'm sure it's still in excellent shape as you've only had it for 6 months. However in my opinion, the hardest part will be payment. Where you've been making your payments I'm sure the interest rate will be the same as it is now, possibly a little less. The big "hiccup" would be that vehicle prices haven't gone down due to the pandemic, and have only increased. Then if you take into considering the possible negative equity you may have on your Jeep, it would only inflate the payment more.” It may be tough? Of course you don’t want it back! It doesn’t run!! That was six months ago, prior to the most recent issues. Are you used to cars with 47,000 miles being towed seven times in the first year? The first time after owning three weeks? Is this the norm in your business? Do you hide away in your offices instead of getting back to your customers? Perhaps ethics courses might be something you should consider for your employees in the future. This should have been an easy fix. Do the right thing. You can fight to be right and you can throw your “we’re the good guys” garbage all around but nobody believes it. Actions speak louder than words. You sold me a defective vehicle which has not been fixed. Look around you right now in your lot. See any vehicles sitting there? Would it have been so difficult to make things right morally? I think not. I’ve been kind in my unanswered correspondence to which I heard “crickets”. I have not been a difficult customer despite this horrific experience. And whoever you may be, it’s nice you’re okay. I mean you can still type and stuff. I hope you have a car to get back and forth to work. I hope you’re happy.

Oct 04, 2022 -

Lee Credit Now responded

Our Chief Operating Officer is Jack Bridges and his direct line is 207-610-8177. He remains able and willing to speak with you.

Oct 05, 2022 -

lifewarrior responded

"He remains able and willing to speak with you?" Really? Because on Monday September 26th I send him an email (the same address I used when we had correspondence in March of this year. The email bounced back "blocked". That is willing and able? I then forwarded the message to Salesman Jeff Bishop (who I heard has given his notice) and received this text message on September 27th, "Hello Heidi. this is Skyler the sales manager. Sorry Jeff is off today and I am seeing these emails now. I have forwarded your email to Jack. He has been out of the office this morning but should be back in." Apparently he hasn't been back in? Today is October 5th. Eight days ago and no response. So how is this "able" and "willing" as if this was the case all along? Why did it take a bad review on Dealer Rater to get any kind of a response from your company? Today is 37 days of not having a vehicle in the past year. Tomorrow will mark 14 consecutive days (albeit the 12 hours it was parked in front of my apartment when it would not start again). I've since learned a lot about the history of this vehicle and it isn't good. My file folder is bursting at the seams. I have also contacted the lender of my loan with documentation and they are aware of the situation with this vehicle. Please do not patronize me that Mr. Bridges is able and willing to discuss this with me. As I have said in the past, actions speak louder than words. If he has a reply to my email he is fully aware of all of my contact information as it is all in my original email that Skyler forwarded to him (the one that was blocked). A quick phone call to your Bangor office would give him everything he needs if he chose. Your company chose to block my correspondence. Your company acts as if you are doing me a favor. While you are playing these games of "hide and seek" I have to drive to work, leave work, pick up my Mom, have her drop me off, then she picks me up at lunch, I drop her back off at work, go back to work and pick her up at the end of her shift. Both parties are financed through your lenders. Both parties purchased vehicles at your place of business. I get to watch my Mother cry on a daily basis. This is how you "take care of business"? Hiding behind your desks? This is how you treat a grandmother and a great-grandmother who are customers? With a special needs grandson/great-grandson. On Friday we will be celebrating Atlas's one year anniversary of his diagnosis which was discovered after almost 30 days in the NICU at EMMC. He now has a g-tube for feeding. He's here and we are grateful. Having a reliable vehicle is of the utmost importance to this family. My daughter has five children and an old mini-van. He has regular appointments with nephrologists, neurologists, endochronologists, speech therapists, physical therapists and his pediatrician. He travels from Greenville to Portland often. I was thrilled to get this vehicle because it had 4-wheel drive which would make traveling in the winter for his appointments easier and safer. Our community is amazing and raised over $10,000 for this little Warrior. The media is doing a story on him this week. I will send you the link to the video. We've been through a lot. We're tired. But we have love and support. That's why you're seeing an outpouring of support for me! People see my work ethics, love of community and the health struggles our family has been with. They were there when my father passed, leaving my mother widowed after 55 years of marriage. Everyday people donating money to my grandson, who don't have much themselves. Your executives sit behind their computers looking out at a sea of vehicles and won't help. The Jeep will continue to malfunction. I have documentation from a 30-year ASE Certified mechanic that works for the city of Bangor as a Fleet Technician whose job is to diagnose transit buses, plow trucks and police vehicles. The added powertrain warranty (although a nice gesture) does not cover electrical or wiring. This vehicle has a history of issues from purchase. Nobody at your company cares. Nobody cares that I don't have a vehicle to use. Nobody cares about the stress this is causing our family. Your company could make a good name for yourselves by doing the right thing. You wouldn't even send up a loaner. We're so grateful for our loving community whose undying support keeps us comforted. You can keep dotting your i's and crossing your t's. You can sit in your warm comfy offices and drink your starbucks and laugh about our situation and how "legally" you don't have to do anything. You can continue to make us suffer and we can continue to think that you checked your morals at the door.

August 25, 2022

Jeff was great to work with. As soon as he had my credit application he went to work. In one day we were approved for the vehicle we wanted. The process was very quick and easy. More

by Maddixll
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Jeff Bishop
Sep 19, 2022 -

Lee Credit Now responded

you are most welcome!

March 21, 2022

Jeff Bishop found exactly what I was looking for. Great staff that went the extra mile for me. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a vehicle. They'll take care of your needs and treat you More

by jconant001
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Quality Of Work
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Jeff Bishop
May 20, 2022 -

Lee Credit Now responded

Thank you very much!

December 06, 2021

This was one of many vehicles I have purchased from Lee! We had a great experience as always. The sale was quick and efficient and they always offer a fair amount for your trade. Jeff was our salesman an More

by Conlont
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
jeff bishop
November 10, 2021

This was one of many vehicles I have purchased from Lee! We had a great experience as always. The sale was quick and efficient and they always offer a fair amount for your trade. Jeff was our salesman and More

by Conlont
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
jeff bishop, Skyler
June 30, 2021

Jeff was very professional, organized, and attentive. He kept me updated at every point of the process. This is our 4th vehicle from Lee. Every purchase has been pleasant. Skylar the Manager is also great t More

by Joey122668
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Jeff Bishop
November 03, 2020

This was my second time purchasing a vehicle through Lee. The first time was an ok experience. This time I got Michelle as a salesperson; she went above and beyond. She was extremely helpful in locating veh More

by mistified3
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Quality Of Work
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Michelle Castonguay
August 22, 2020

Jeff Bishop is really amazing. Great service, knowledgeable and even followed up a week after purchase. Would defiantly recommend: to anyone wanting to buy a new or used car!! More

by Kndenman10
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Quality Of Work
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Jeff Bishop
July 07, 2020

Melissa and Steve were absolutely fantastic in helping me get my own vehicle. It was quick and they answered any question I had. Was in and out in 20 minutes with a new vehicle. More

by Sintarsis12
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Quality Of Work
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Melissa and Steve
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