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Complaint Review: Western Auto Sales - Boston Massachusetts

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  • Western Auto Sales 484 Western Ave Brighton Boston, Massachusetts U.S.A.

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Re: 1996 Nissan Altima, VIN 1N4BU31D8TC144842, Purchased 8-18-06

I purchased a 1996 Nissan Altima from Ken Fraser and Western Auto Sales on 8-18-06 for a total of $2755.00. I ended up getting it worked on twice for a total of about $900.00 Now the car is stalling periodically; I took it to my mechanic and he did a thorough check of the car and says it is beyond repair. Among the thinks wrong with it are:

(1) Rotted Front Cross member Needs to be rewelded; $500.00
(2) Two Front CV Axels no good and need replacing - $500.00
(3) 1 engine code Coolant Temperature Sensor
(4) Multiple Transmission Codes
(5) Back of engine wires to speed sensor have been jury rigged

My mechanic is d**k at Centre Arco in Medford. He will certify that this car will cost major money to pass inspection and be made safe to drive. d**k's phone # is (781) 395-9486

This is the guy who sold it to me:

Ken Fraser, General Manager
Western Auto Sales
484 Western Avenue
Brighton, MA 02135
Ph 617-783-2226
Fax 617-783-5910
email kenfraser@imanagersales.com
www.allstonautosales.com

Thanks,

Dal
Medford, Massachusetts
U.S.A.

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#10 Consumer Suggestion

Thanx for letting me know how the lemon law works buddy!

AUTHOR: Mike - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Thursday, December 20, 2007

Dal,
The lemon law is for new cars. A 1996 Altima is not going to fall under the lemon law. This I know for a fact. Also, I dont know many warranty companies that will offer much of a warranty for a 1996 altima. If they did it would not be cheap. It would cost more than the car itself. $1800 car, $2000 warranty? Use your head DAL. Spend the money and buy a real car.

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Response to Mike from Michigan

AUTHOR: Dal - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Thursday, November 29, 2007

Mike from Michigan to educate you on the Lemon Law, It doesn't matter if the car is a million years old, the dealer is supposed to give the buyer the option to purchase a warranty to cover potential defects. The car is also supposed to be able to pass inspection and if it costs more than 10% of the car's purchase price to repair it to pass inspection, the buyer can ask the dealer to take it back. And regarding the guy not living at the address listed, I would think that you have to list your genuine address when registering your corporation or at least update your address; Apparently not in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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#8 Consumer Comment

lemon law?

AUTHOR: Mike - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Wednesday, November 28, 2007

please correct me if i am wrong, but does a 1996 altima purchased as is fall under the lemon law? i would assume an 11 year old car would not qualify. also, people move. if you look up a lot of people there address will not be right. i wouldnt want people harrassing me at my house if i owned a company. i really dont see where mr dell has a case.

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#7 Consumer Comment

lemon law?

AUTHOR: Mike - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Wednesday, November 28, 2007

please correct me if i am wrong, but does a 1996 altima purchased as is fall under the lemon law? i would assume an 11 year old car would not qualify. also, people move. if you look up a lot of people there address will not be right. i wouldnt want people harrassing me at my house if i owned a company. i really dont see where mr dell has a case.

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#6 Author of original report

it's been a year since I was ripped off by Western Auto

AUTHOR: Dal - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Monday, November 12, 2007

I have since found out 2 things:
(1) According to the Lemon Law Western Auto was supposed to have Lemon Aid Stickers in the windows of the cars they are selling and they do not
(2) the guy listed as owner of Western Auto David Venditti is supposed to live at 17 Beechwood Ave, Watertown, MA 02472 and he does not. Apparently there is no problem with the owner of a Massachusetts corporation being listed at an incorrect address.

I have moved on since it has been a year but I would strongly advise anyone buying a used car to stay away from Western Auto in Brighton MA.

Dal

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#5 Consumer Suggestion

Rule of Thumb

AUTHOR: Larry - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Monday, November 20, 2006

Buying a late-model used car will set you back a bit but the car will likely need few repairs. At the opposite end of the scale is the junker that you get for a few hundred bucks. The junker will need a lot of repairs, but you can afford to walk away from it if the repairs cost too much.

The worst kind of car to buy is an older car that sets you back several thousand dollars. It, too, will need repairs. As you found out, you have to either loose money making repairs or loose money walking away from the car.

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#4 Consumer Suggestion

Get a second opinion.

AUTHOR: Mike - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Sunday, November 19, 2006

You should take the car to another mechanic for a second opinion. Unless the frame is rusted out or the transmission itself is bad, the car is worth repairing.

"Reweld the cross member" sounds fishy. If he's talking about a piece that bolts on under the car, the proper repair is to buy a used or new cross member and bolt it on. The transmission codes may all be due to the speed sensor or its jury rigged wiring. Replacing the CV axles (if even necessary, again you should get a second opinion) should cost less than $500 these days as inexpensive rebuilt axles are commonly available.

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Rebuttal to Two guys who said I was not Ripped off

AUTHOR: Dal - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Sunday, November 19, 2006

I guess I have a different view of what a ripoff is than you do; If I am sold a car that I would not even take for free since it would cost too much to repair, I consider that a ripoff. I was out about $3600.00 after two months. If that is not a ripoff I don't know what is. Thanks, Dal

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#2 Consumer Comment

NADA

AUTHOR: Mark (FlyingScooter) - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Friday, November 17, 2006

I did an NADA on it as well, figuring 100k miles. It gave me a low-end of 2,700 which is approx what you paid for it.
If it was sold as-is, it's buyer beware.

500 on Cv's seems a bit high to me, but prices might be higher where you live. I've had experience with those and learned to do them myself to save 250 labor.

I wish you luck.

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#1 Consumer Suggestion

Don't see a ripoff here...

AUTHOR: John - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Friday, November 17, 2006

The NADA book value (average retail) for this car with 120,000 miles (average mileage for a 96) is $3200 so there was no ripoff as to the sales price. As to the condition of the car, it does appear to br pretty worn out but when you buy a 11 year old vehicle with no warranty, it is buyer beware. This is why unless you are a qualified mechanic you MUST get the vehicle inspected prior to exchanging and money. A good mechanic will go over the car in total for about $60-$100 and let you know in advance what issues you will be dealing with; why didn't you take it to your mechanic PRIOR to purchasing the vehicle? Sorry you got stuck with this piece of junk, but I don't see where it's really the fault of the dealership. Of course, when you sell or trade this car, I'm sure you will disclose all of the faults to the buyer.

JMHO

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