It's the reasonable expectation these days for tires to last up to 60,000 miles or more. My Touareg is the fourth car I've leased and the first I have ever had to buy tires for before --WAY BEFORE-- the lease is up. I think it was reasonable for me to expect these tires to be at least as good as the ones on my Audi, Acura, and Mercedes SUV. Yet, VW takes no responsibility for this poor engineering. No more VW's for me! The warranty expressly excludes tires (for precisely the reasons you stated), and the tire manufacturer... read full review »

I purchased a vehicle in San Antonio, TX 4 months ago. Reading the other complaints I would hope in time that the State of Texas wakes up to the unlawful practices of DriveTime. Though my car is running very well, it is not because of DriveTime's mechanics. In fact the mechanics had no idea what they were doing and literally cut my horn wires. My only reason to go to DriveTime is because I am self-employed and the dealerships in Texas want to see "real employment", why the State of Texas does not see self-employment... read full review »

I purchased a Tata Indica Xeta vehicle from Srinathji Motors, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad (India) in June 2006. I got the vehicle fitted with CNG kit through the dealer itself. Since then, I am having to run from pillar to post for getting the documents from them required for getting the CNG endorsed on my vehicle's registration certificate. The dealer (Srinathji Motors) is asking me to contact the gas figment agency (Sri Mankar Gas Service) and vice versa. In all of this, Tata Motors is playing a mute spectator. I have spoken to several... read full review »

On July 28, 2007 we went to Boat Tunes located at 307 N Goldenrod Road, Orlando, FL. We were looking for a used lower unit for a Mercury 115 hp. The sales person, Dave, had us look at several diagrams to try and figure out what type of motor we had. We were unsure, so we offered to go and get the serial numbers to verify. He told us not to worry and to come and look at a used one he had in stock. We did, and it looked good and the price seemed reasonable. We attempted to call our repair man at that point to verify it would work with our... read full review »

On August 11, 2007, Stevenson Toyota Dealership at 2325 N. Marine Blvd. Jacksonville, NC 28546, phone# (910) 849-1555 checked our Toyota truck. My husband had them to put in WRITING exactly what was wrong with it and the exact price. It's in writing that they did a pressure test, a engine block test when diagnosing problem. The engine block was checked and okay. Written documentation stated they would fix head gasket, water pump, timing belt, oil change & antifreeze for agreed price of $1,892. This was signed by service adviser: Mr... read full review »

Telephone agreement to supply and fit new specified make and model of tire. Tire Kingdom claimed 4 tires in stock. Order taken and car entered workshop and on jacks with wheels off. One hour later, check of progress reveals 'manager' has gone somewhere to retrieve two tires to complete job. Had invested time earlier locating specific tire and was therefore ultimately held 'captive' for 3 1/2 hours, costing me an afternoon's work. Fitting of adhesive weights technique unprofessional. Broken clip on wheel-center trim. ... read full review »

I have a 2001 kia rio that has 70,000 miles on it. 2 months ago my timing belt went out and went through the engine and hurt my engine. So now it all has to be replaced. Kia wont cover it because they said i should of had it serviced at 60,000 miles but it is said nowhere and you don't need to change a timing belt. That soon i had no warning now they wont cover it so i have since hired a layer beware of kia motors that 100,00 mile guarantee is a joke. Beware! read full review »

I received a mail from [email protected] informing me that i have won 600,000 GBP and a brand new toyota prius and i suspect it is a scam. Its said to be from toyota car promotions department. Scam for sure! read full review »

I had given service of my car 'santro xing' in HMP guindy chennai. The service did by them was found to be very poor. Car has been scratched at several places. Am not getting any response with them, when I tried to call them. Such a poor service they are offering. Take Care... read full review »

I purchased the Maruti Alto in March 2006. There is some problem in my car. I am getting some noise near to front wheels. So many times I complaints to Maruti service station but still I did not get any solution. So many times i sent email regarding my vehicle to Maruti customer care but still I did not any response from them. It is very negligible response that I got from Maruti Suzuki. Thanks Ravinder Singh 9818466185 read full review »

Keyes European www.keyes.mercedescenter.com Keyes was very happy to take my money when I paid cash for a new E350, but once they cashed my check I no longer exist to them. The credit department made a major error regarding giving me the proper information for transferring my insurance and then denied it and told me they didn't want to hear about it and hung up on me. I used the Keyes Collision Center in Van Nuys to repair damages sustained when someone on a cell phone ran through a stop sign and hit my new car. The rear... read full review »

Tire Plus 3910 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL Hello my name is Lorraine and I have some concern about Tire Plus 3910 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL. A few months back I took my car there, I needed a battery. When my car was done I was advised I had an electrical problem, they said I had no lights etc. I advised them that my lights were working fine in the morning. I was advised to bring my car back the next day and they would find out what the problem was and that they had no time that day to check it out. So they were letting me go with no lights???... read full review »

I keep receiving recall notices concerning safety issues with a 1999 Ford Explorer XLT. I went to the nearest dealer Heritage Ford in Loveland Colorado to have a recall repair done. They said it would cost $350.00 to repair the seat because the recall notice didn't cover this repair. Even after I presented them with the recall notice mailed from Ford they never performed the recall repair. Two years later I get another notice this one claiming my Explorer has been recalled due to the possibility of an underhood fire. (Recall 05S28)I... read full review »

The new car from the showroom in Oct 2004 came with a central locking from another company. The dealer told me that it was a special offer from the company. After six months the central locking began giving me trouble. And the dealer is sending me from pillar to post along with the local Wheels Crosslinks who provided the device. Now 2 and a half year later I find out from W.Crosslinks Hyderabad that the product they gave me was one that had been declared obsolete in March 2004 and they conveniently forgot to give me the warranty card! Since I... read full review »

Ayers Automotive Repairs www.ayersrepairs.com My VW Jetta overheated while driving through Santa Barbara and I found a 10% labor discount coupon on the internet for Ayers Automotive. I took my car there not knowing the horrible service and high prices that I would receive. The mechanic and owner Robert took advantage of the situation and charged me exorbitant amounts for unnecessary repairs and services. He replaced everything from the computer temperature sensor to the timing belt without my authorization, when in reality only the... read full review »

My name is Shaju Devadasan residing in Thiruvanthapuram, Kerala. I own splendor plus bike and regularly fuels it with Extrapremium Petrol from Indian Oil from Thirumala and Aryanad, and had been doing this for the last 2 years. I had no complaints until now. While using this petrol, the carburetor gets choked with dirt. This has been happening since last 2 months. Beware people! read full review »

I was so happy to buy my first car, I found a nice 99 Chevy blazer with a 4.3, I did beat up on it like any other 17 year old would, but nothing to crazy well as you might have guessed the motor suddenly went out while on the highway doing about 50, no warnings, no knocking just died. So I had to break down and buy a replace a new motor. Well I joined the navy {which means I am broke all the time} and I drove it from Shreveport, LA to Virginia beach when I got stationed there, well the second day I had it there they rear end stripped out... read full review »

I recently purchased my second vehicle from Randall Noe Hyundai and while the sales experience and negotiations went very well, the finance experience left a lot to be desired. When a customer has finished with the sales negotiations you should not have to negotiate with the finance department. (I already had my own financing). All I expect to happen is to sign the paperwork. Instead we played the shell game of either you use our financing or you lose the Hyundai rebates. OK, I'll go with your financing, then we had to play the interest... read full review »

In july of 2006, I bought a 2006 Chevrolet impala, from Champion Chevrolet. I'm getting lots of paint chip on the hood, doors, and rust on the trunk area. When I brought it in, I was told the rust was covered on the warranty, but the chips are considered normal wear & tear. I've had around six new cars, and we usually keep them from 6 to 10 years. I've never experienced this type of chipping. Who from gmc, can I contact. Thank you. read full review »

Dear Friends, I have a very bad experience with TOYOTA KRUNGTEP YONT and the TOYOTA MOTORS THEMSELF. The experience of this is torturous and I would like to suggest you all to be careful when you buy your next car and in any case avoid this brand because you will be buying thousands of problem with it. Please read the attachment and also note that even TOYOTA MOTOR JAPAN the mother company also refused to take up the case as we had send them the complaint letter by registered post and we have acknowledgment from them. SO YOU CAN VERY WELL IMAGINE THE KIND OF SERVICE YOU WILL GET. read full review »

Sanderson Headers 517 Railroad Ave. South San Francisco, CA 94080 SandersonHeaders.com Just before the end of June I ordered a set of Sanderson Headers for my flathead Ford V-8. I was told that they were "in stock" and I would receive them in 5 business days. Seven business days later I called to find out why I had not received the headers. I was told they were being fabricated and would be shipped that day or the next day. I received them a week later, but both headers were for the passenger side of the engine. When I... read full review »

Approximately one month ago I went to Toyota Collision Center of Escondido located at 559 South Pine Street Escondido, CA 92025, they needed to fix small bump on my almost new Toyota Camry. Insurance agreed on the price and Toyota agreed to repair it, so I got quick estimate that job will be done in between one and two weeks (verbally and in writing). That was acceptable especially with low rate car rental that Toyota had at that time. Six days later I decided to call them to see if I may be lucky with only one week of waiting. On my huge... read full review »

I have purchased a Wagon -R from Maruti Dealer M/s Competent Gurgaon in January'07. I have shown my vehicle to three competent dealers including gurgaon and in Apra motors also. the problem was : 1-gear shifting 2- Driving on LPG Air filter burst. Recently i had been to Apra third time for the LPG Problem and they have changed one part in the car and not changed the Air filter which was burst dur to LPG. I am very much worried that if any thing happens then who will be the responsible the dealer or Maruti. Advise smb! Regards, Vijay Chauhan 9990093356. read full review »

The Car Performance is excellent... I use to drive the car every week only... Note the battery is in excellent condition and When I travel say 20-30 kms in weekends I face like when I start and drive for say 20 kms and when I stop the car and again start it it acting like its battery is down and then I need to ask some people to push it and then start... What might me the problem this I am facing for last three months... Please advise smb! read full review »

I had purchased a new Skoda Laura in March '07. After 2 days I had to tow away the car to the Skoda JMD workshop, Mumbai. They said that the spare part "Gateway" had to replace because of my mishandling and water logging in it and I had to pay for the Gateway. But when I gave my car the second time for repair works, the gateway was again changed because of the same reason but this time they changed my gateway without any charge because water logging happened due to their fault and hence they replaced it under warranty. The car... read full review »

I bought a Honda Unicorn bike one month back (July 2007). Starting onwards it is having some complex problem like the ignition is missing and Idling problem. In morning times i need to start the vehicle and need to ride for at least 4-5 kms by putting choke. If I am not putting the choke it will show signs of getting stopped and if I apply accelerator also it is taking time to get the power.If I park the vehicle for some 2 hrs and then started the similar problem will again surface. Because of this problems the handling of the bike is very... read full review »

I bought alto lx 3 years back... had an accident last month.. sent it for repairing .. since then its on and off there at workshop only. Navneet motors, Udaipur is the dealer. They are polite and do the job but not properly.. i had to send my car back due to unsatisfactory repair work... I do not want to complain against them but want perfect service... They are really very polite... listen patiently but work done is not at all satisfactory... read full review »

After seeing another complaint re Carmax Dulles, Va, I have to add my voice as a warning to others. Before my daughter went off to grad school in August 2007, we bought her a 2001 Nissan Xterra there, having bought MANY cars previously and happily from the Carmax at Laurel, MD. I quickly learned that not all Carmax sites are the same. Three days before she had to drive hundreds of miles alone, she called the NIssan national hotline and was informed that TWO SERIOUS recalls on this vehicle had not been done. We really had to scramble to get... read full review »

As I have booked a Maruti Alto Car from Dealer Dewars Council Road Kolkata on 24/08/07 under the exchange scheme of the Company. The Sales man named Partha Chandra took the booking amount and assured me the color I choosed is ready so it would take 4 to 5 days. In the meantime on 28/08/07 they took my old car and told me that it's required for invoicing and I would be without car for one day. So I did as per his instruction. But till date they couldn't be able to give me the new car and for the last few days this sales man was also... read full review »

In Brief: While traveling in June 2007, I called in to make a payment by phone so that it would not be late. I paid what I was told was the entire balance of $57.00. I did not phone in to make a payment in July, since I had not used the card. When I returned home in September, I opened my August bill, which was due Sept. 13. The August bill showed a "past due amount" of $2.00, which was interest on the $57.00 from June. Since I had not phoned in to pay the $2.00 in July, there was a "late fee" of $15.00 on the... read full review »

Ace Sharper Rentals 505 Terminal Dr. Rio Grande, New Jersey 08242Phone: 609-889-7722 On 08/18/2007 a friend of mine needed to rent a car but told me the representative at Ace Sharper needed a debit card to make the one time charge of 485.00 for the deposit. My account partner gave the representative my debit card number. My account partner is a minor, and the rep, June Stewart knew this. My friend, who needed to rent the car landed herself in prison on a federal warrant. A day later an unauthorized hold hit my bank account. I called to... read full review »

July 16th, asked out to see who had a valve cover. July 17 response from Autosite dave AT cyberpart.com... " I've got what your looking for... $38 shipped. Same day i called and spoke with Dave... he would ship the part soon and he would except a credit card. (Glad I didn't) Same day sent a cashiers check attached to his email with the details of what I was asking and my address. August 8, 07 still no valve cover so i called, spoke with John who was in touch with Dave at that moment... they had some confusion, "but would have... read full review »

I had given my car Santro DL3CP5157 for servicing to Himgiri Hyundai Service Station on 6th of Sep07.The car was picked up by Driver of Hiumgiri Hyundai and adviser spoke to me regarding problem in the car. He promised that vehicle will be delivered by 5PM.When it became 8 in the evening, I inquired about the status of the car. Very flatly I was told it will not come today. You will get it tomorrow. At 840 in the evening Ms Sucheta called up and told me that morning 8 AM I will have vehicle at my home for use tomorrow and will get your car... read full review »

I had purchased a car Insurance through ICICI Lombard in Jan.2007 for my New Skoda Octaviathrough Gurudev Motors, Chennai. I had paid the full comprehensive premium of around Rs. 45,000/-. When I had a small accident in June I had submitted a claim for the sme to ICICI Lombard through the company garage where it was repaired. The inspector for the insurance company after inspecting the vehicle asked me to submit 2 claim forms as the 2 side view mirrors have been damaged. I explained graphically how I was sandwiched between 2 cars whilst... read full review »

During spring 2007, I purchased a bike carrier and trailer hitch from etrailer.com. After only one weekend camping trip, the hitch bent to the point that the bike carrier was nearly dragging on the ground. When I contacted etrailer.com with news of their equipment's substandard performance, I was disappointed to discover that etrailer.com did not stand behind its equipment. etrailer.com invited me to return the defective equipment that I had purchased--but only at my own expense! In my opinion, that is hardly the position that a... read full review »

Orbitz booked my flight with car at budget on my walmart visa. They charged my card and when i went to pick up the car budget said they wanted another 100.00 on a different credit card. They would not accept the card i had already booked with the airlines. I had to go to another car company. Budget finally agreed to charge back 89.00 since i didn't get the car. Problem was that now i did not have the money to rent another company since i used the money on that card. I spent from 10am until 5 pm in the office of the other company until... read full review »

Hi everyone, I have a horrible product called the "2002 Ford Escape". I paid a lot of money for this truck and take real good care of it. I follow all scheduled maintenance. But at 49K, the Transmission broke down. My repairman charged me 2,500 to repair the tranny. It was falling apart piece by piece. I am normal blue collar guy that can never afford large fixes like this but I had to. I spoke with a Ford Customer Service guy and told him my entire story. His response was basically your on your own. He could/would not help... read full review »

My friend took her 2001 Ford Windstar to the dealer to get her windshield wipers fixed. After three days the dealership realized that the fuse box was shorting out the fuse. (Please note has had problems with other fuses blowing out before this incident.) The dealership attempted send for a new fuse box through Ford, but they were told they (Ford) no longer made that fuse box for 2001 Windstar any longer and they wasn't a substitute part made to replace the old one. I was told that all auto makers must keep parts for their cars/truck... read full review »

I have a 2004 lexus gx470 with 75,000 miles that I purchased new. Last week I was driving home on a side street in Brea CA and for no apparent reason I had no brakes. I used the emergency brake to slow and finally stop but could have easily been killed or killed others if this had happened on the freeway. I am not aware that any brake problem should happen in a life threatening way. Vehicle was towed to Longo Lexus who is charging me over $1,000.00 to repair. read full review »