I purchased this vehicle in May, and ever since then, it - Scha2334
I purchased this vehicle in May, and ever since then, it has been one problem after another. What I thought would be a reliable vehicle has turned into a constant headache and financial burden.
Since purchasing it, I have had to replace the tires multiple times and get the vehicle towed on several occasions. I also discovered serious issues with the alignment and camber, causing the tires to wear down excessively on the inside. These are not minor issues; they are serious mechanical and safety concerns that should have been addressed before the vehicle was sold.
I sent the seller pictures showing the issues, and instead of taking responsibility or showing any concern, I was blamed and told it was because of my driving. Imagine getting on the freeway and having a tire blow out because of improper alignment and camber. I could have seriously injured myself or someone else because of something that should have been properly inspected and corrected.
I understand that buying a used vehicle comes with certain risks, and I understand the saying, “You get what you pay for.” However, there is a difference between normal wear and tear and purchasing a vehicle that has had ongoing mechanical and safety issues since the beginning.
What frustrates me the most is the lack of accountability. I brought up an issue, all I get told is to take it to your mechanic. Meanwhile, I am the one dealing with the towing, repairs, appointments, and stress of trying to keep this vehicle safe and running.
I did not purchase this vehicle expecting to constantly worry about what is going to go wrong next or whether I am putting my safety at risk every time I get behind the wheel.
I took this picture the first time this happened I forgot to take pictures these more recent times and recent as yesterday but the first time this happened My tire literally popped while I was merging onto the freeway. Thankfully, I am safe, but imagine if I wasn’t. I was accelerating and merging into traffic at high speeds, and something as serious as a tire blowing out could have easily caused a major accident or cost me my life. And somehow, I’m being told that it’s my “driving” causing these problems? The first time this happened Yeah, right. How can you blame my driving when there are clearly ongoing issues with the vehicle’s alignment, camber, and tire wear? This is a serious safety issue, not a driving issue. I could have lost my life because of this, and all I heard was to go to my mechanic. That’s not an acceptable response when someone’s safety has been put at risk. I shouldn’t have to keep dealing with dangerous problems on a vehicle I just purchased.
I put $2,000 down on this vehicle, making the total purchase price $22,000, with $20,000 financed. I currently still owe $18,000 and some change. I have visited multiple dealerships trying to find a way out of this situation, but every place has valued the vehicle at only around $10,000. This leaves me with an $8,000 difference, making it extremely difficult to get out of the vehicle without taking a significant financial loss. I feel financially stuck paying for a vehicle that has caused me nothing but problems.
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