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Thank you. I have learned not to cry over spilt milk. You cannot change what is done so let it go. It took a long time to learn that, but I have and its time to be happy and not mad or I will only ruin my life.
I figure the jerks that mess with the good people do get there end of the pogo stick one day. Hopefully in the right place
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Originally Posted by Bummer
I am a firm believer in KARMA, Breezmom.
In spite of the bad experience, it sure sounds like you are taking it in stride and moving on with your life. Hopefully your vehicle problems will be few and far between in the future.
WQell;sometimes lesson are expensive . Find a good mechanic and next time you buy a car lets him check it out. What goes aroun dcomes around as they say. Beleiev me if that dealer keeps doing thsi evntually he will get someone whpo isn't goign to atke no for an answer;tehn he proably will be calling the police for help but a jury decides.
Goodness, that's awful that this person took advantage of your situation and sold you a bad vehicle. I would contact the state's attorney general, the DMV or dealer licensing authority, and see if you can get any redress through the BBB, even if it's only to pay for a portion of the repairs. If you document complaints for such behaviors, the authorities can investigate, and if they find anything, they will bring him to justice.
You're not the only person upon whom he has pulled such a deal, so don't feel as though it's your fault at all. You are NOT at fault at all. You purchased a vehicle from a supposedly licensed professional, in the form of a dealership. That's completely different than being swindled one-on-one, and I would take it to the highest authority possible to get redress. Sometimes, such places will pay you off to settle the matter because they don't want regulatory authority attention, nor negative media attention.
I don't know if you have a consumer reporter on television, but this is a case that they might be able to help you pursue. It has the hallmarks of a story that might make it to air, too, since in your situation you had nobody to trust and fell victim to a swindler.
And, you have learned a lesson, that sadly you should not have had to learn this way because you bought from a dealer. Where is the regulatory authority? The deal he pulled bespeaks classic fraud, so I would document everything and stand up for your rights as a consumer. Contact your local and state politicians to see if there is anything that they know what to do, since a state's representative might have some insight, and perhaps you can get one who will propose a legislative change -- you never know. Make some noise, if not naming the other party, then in general to get something done to try to shut down all of these dealers. Nobody should be victimized by such salespersons, and they're the places that give all car dealers a bad name.
I hope that the van is going to be as trouble-free as possible.
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All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.
~William Shakespeare (As You Like It Act II, Scene VII)
Dont Kias come with 100,000 mile powertrain warranties? If so, cant the vehicle be taken to a Kia dealer to be inspected?? I'd take it to a Kia dealer, have them check it out, and if the damage isn't covered by the manufacturer's warranty, get written estimates of what needs to be done, and go raise hell at that dealership. You need to stand up for yourself or you just burned away $4500.... CASH.
Unfortunately, Kia/Hyundai warranties don't transfer to subsequent owners. It's 100k if you do everything by the dealer, or with detailed receipts from legitimate shops, and you are the original owner. That's one reason why Kia/Hyundai resale values are significantly lower than their competition.
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All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.
~William Shakespeare (As You Like It Act II, Scene VII)
breezmom - Sorry for your ordeal and hope that KIA doesn't give you any more trouble.
At least you're taking it well being the circumstances.
As I was reading this thread it reminded me of some lyrics of a Paul McCartney / Wings song called "Deliver Your Children".
Here is part of the lyrics:
Well, i was low on money
And my truck broke down
I was on my way to the lost and found
So i took it to a dealer
I said make it run
Well, i ain't got no money
But i got me a gun
I said you robbed me before
So i'm robbing you back
And if it don't put you straight
It'll put you on the right track
Well, i ain't no devil and i ain't no saint
But i can tell a dealer by the colour of his paint
I wish you Great fortune and Karma from this point forward.
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