MINI Of Sterling

MINI of Sterling must be selling so many vehicles that they don’t need your money. I have been nearly begging them for the last week to take my money. It pains me to write a negative review, it’s not s they don’t need your money. I have been nearly begging them for the last week to take my money. It pains me to write a negative review, it’s not something I enjoy nor do I relish in it however, with my experience it is warranted. I went to MINI of Sterling on October 27, 2023 just before closing time. Walked on the lot, just browsing at the inventory. A sales person walked out and asked if I wanted to test drive it. I was gracious but declined because it was so late and didn’t want to keep him there any longer than he needed to be, but I told him I would come back the next day. He was very gracious and insisted he didn’t mind. Ultimately, I ended up test driving the car and loved it. After a short test drive I took the keys back into him and told him I would contact him the next day, because I was very interested. October 28, 2023 I text him and told him I wanted to order a custom MINI Cooper JCW and sent over the build sheet. He responded and said we would setup an appointment to come in and submit the build. This is where I start to notice some red flags and should have stopped, but kept going. I arrived on Monday, October 30, 2023 with my build sheet. Told him I was ready to purchase. They took a deposit and I signed some paperwork. I asked for a copy of the paperwork and was told “No, they weren’t allowed to give it to me”. RED FLAG NUMBER ONE. Three days later (November 2, 2023) I was asked to sign their build sheet and send it back. The build wasn’t correct and I asked for it to be fixed. 24 hours later (November 3, 2023) I was told they would change it and send it back. 3 days later, I had to follow up (RED FLAG NUMBER TWO) to ask ask if they had made the change and was told they would ask the sales manager. A few hours later a new build sheet arrived and was correct, I signed it and sent it back. Fast forward to December 30, 2023 I sent the sales person a message asking for an update and was told he would have something for me on January 2, which was fine since it was so close to a holiday. I didn’t get the update until Wednesday, January 3…but no big deal. I received no further communication from MINI of Sterling until March 19, 2024 when I was told my car would arrive at the dealership on March 21, 2024. I asked if we could work on numbers and financing, so that it would all be in place when I came to get the car. He said he would send me a link to the finance application. I asked for a total cost of the car, minus the deposit and credit. He told me he would send it to me. I completed the finance application and sent it back. 24 hours later ME: Good morning. Wanted to check back and see if you had any purchase numbers. Thanks! Sales: Good morning I don’t know what exactly you’re asking for but your paperwork with the finance. ME: This is what I’m asking for. “Do you have a total cost of the car, minus the deposit, and credit?” Sales: All right, I’ll let you know within an hour thank you FIVE HOURS LATER ME: Good Afternoon. Do you have an update? Sales: Good afternoon there is no update. Sorry. I’ll let you know very soon. ME: Is there someone else I need to talk to? I’ve asked for this. We’ve completed the application I’m trying to make sure everything is as streamlined as possible but you all aren’t being super transparent with me. ONE DAY LATER - March 21 Sales: No, it’s the thing the Finance, their short and employee and they want to do who show up in the showroom first but I’m gonna follow up with them as soon as they can give me the rates. Sorry for the delays, sir. ONE MORE DAY LATER - March 22 ME: is there any update? ……..radio silence. My husband tried to call on Thursday, March 21 asking to speak to a sales manager and was told someone would call him…it has been two days and they haven’t called. MINI of Sterling now has a deposit on a vehicle that I ordered five months ago and I can’t get straight answers or a response. More

I recently made the mistake of purchasing a used car from Sterling Motorcars. The car had passed a VA Safety Inspection, but as I live in MD, I'm required to get a second inspection. The Motor Mount and CV J Sterling Motorcars. The car had passed a VA Safety Inspection, but as I live in MD, I'm required to get a second inspection. The Motor Mount and CV Joint both failed! Motor mounts connect the engine to the frame of the car. So I've been driving my kids around in a car with an engine that might fall out! If it gets damaged, it could cost $10,000+ to replace it! When I contacted my salesman, Rabih AbdulMalek, he informed me that his sales manager, Todd Patykewich, said the car was sold "As Is" and there is "nothing he can do." I had simply asked that Sterling repair the defects, provide a loaner car during service and provide an extended warranty to cover any future issues missed during the dealer's safety inspection. I'm very disappointed that Todd chose to hide behind the "As Is" excuse instead of honoring Sterling's pledge to "work closely with you to ensure you're buying the perfect used car for your lifestyle." I doubt anyone's "lifestyle" involves driving their family around in such a dangerous car. As a "Trusted New & Pre-Owned Car Dealerships in Sterling, VA", I expected much better service than I received. PS - the windshield defrost doesn't work and there is a missing bolt that holds the door panel on, but since it wasn't part of the safety inspection, I didn't even ask for that to be repaired. More

It was my first time purchasing a car and I am so lucky and happy to have met Corey and the Mini of Sterling dealership to help me along with the process. Corey really understands what you are looking for and happy to have met Corey and the Mini of Sterling dealership to help me along with the process. Corey really understands what you are looking for and does everything he can to cater to your dream car. I heard from a few friends that the buying process had a lot of wait time in the dealership but I was legitimately in and out, keys in hand, within an hour or so. I will be recommending anyone interested in a Mini to go look for Corey! More

Abraham Evans was very informative and helpful in guiding me through the process and getting me into my new car. He was a pleasure to work with! me through the process and getting me into my new car. He was a pleasure to work with! More