Courtesy Nissan in Richardson Courtesy Nissan Rip-off report Richardson Texas

POSSIBLE IN AN ATTEMPT TO MAKE AS MUCH MONEY AS POSSIBLE, IN MY OPINION.

"But, I wonder why NISSAN does not have any oversight on dealers who spoil their name. I really think they should. "

  No manufacturer does.   Dealerships are independent entities and can pretty much do as they please.   It's been my experience that the manufacturers know how they do business and tend to turn a blind eye to shady practices, as long as the dealer sells cars.  

  I predict that your complaint to Nissan will be replied to with a suggestion that you should take it up with the independent dealer. 

  I've been a Nissan customer for 18 years (3 vehicles).  I like their product and have resigned myself to having to put up with the dealership system.   It would be the same if I wanted to buy a Ford, GM or other brand, so I don't sweat it.  I just go in with the attitude that the finance guy is going to try and pick my pocket. I've never been disappointed.

Never, ever get into a CAR FLEASE.  You are the one who gets FLEECED. 

But beyond that, why did you reward them by agreeing to this?  Did you see these phoney fees etc before you signed the contract?  If you signed the contract without reading it then cry all you want.  Its a deal.

Thanks everyone for your comments. I feel better I am not alone and will remember the lesson learned.

As stated, I like Nissan cars, and do not feel like punishing the manufacturer for tricks played by the Dealers. But, I wonder why NISSAN does not have any oversight on dealers who spoil their name. I really think they should.

I will report this matter to NISSAN Financial/Lease. Thanks for the info.

-J.

"All I am trying to achieve with this posting is that it may spread some awareness to unassuming consumers like me and they can be careful of such tricks from dealers."

  What you describe is common at dealers.  The "finance" guy's job is to put as many extras on the contract as possible, then get you to sign it.   I have never bought a car where they did not try to sneak items into the contract.  It's the way the business works.  The only defense is to ignore whatever they tell you, and don't sign anything until you have read and understood it. 

  Trusting a car salesman to look out for your financial interests is like trusting a hungry dog with your lunch.

Here is my advice:

There are definitely good, honest Nissan dealers in the DFW area but sorry Courtsey Nissan is just not one of them. Do not punish Nissan - I have driven a Nissan all my life. The dealer is the problem - not Nissan. I would take it up with Nissan Financial Corp. Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.8900 Freeport Pkwy Irving, Texas 75063-2438 or call them at 800-456-6622.

As you learned first hand all their feedback, are not worthy of being valid as they were probably coerced as well into giving a positive feedback. Just like it happened to you.

Good luck!

I am the so called 10K upside down person CJ Turner and Courtesy Nissan wrote about - please read my ripoff report too.

Signing contracts electronically is one of the newer scams in the dealers bag of tricks.  The last car I purchased the finance guy whips out his gizmo to sign on and says "we only do contracts this way". I say "yeah right,I only sign paper" and after a brief argument I walk. In the parking lot the manager runs to me like he's in a marathon,we argue......knocks off $200 & paper for signatures!  Finance guy says about 2 words to me the whole time.

"TRUST" a stealership.......NO SUCH THING!

Good Question.

Thank God we live in a country where Guns are not used to buy/sell cars.

Any common man like me still believes in 'trust', especially since I have leased from Nissan twice before.

1) The contract was done electronically where I was just asked to sign on a keypad, without a chance to review the terms. I understand all items on the contract should have been disclosed. I 'trusted' the terms would be as negotiated with the salesperson. As I stated, I represent a 'common consumer' (which most people are) and not a brilliant lawyer or finance manager from a car dealership.

2) If the dealership did not believe in tricks, the salesperson should have sold me a 36 months lease instead of making the deal for 39 months and then the finance guy changing it to 36 (just in the next 10 minutes). Again - as with any common consumer, I do not have the skills to match that of a finance manager for a car dealership.

It seems you are trying to make a point that since I signed the papers, I am responsible. I agree. But that does not prove the dealership did not 'trick' me.

I understand I am now stuck with the contract and have accepted the loss. All I am trying to achieve with this posting is that it may spread some awareness to unassuming consumers like me and they can be careful of such tricks from dealers.

-J.

Who was holding the gun to your head when YOU signed the papers?