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    Business ProfileforPearl Motors, Inc.

    Used Car Dealers
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.8/5stars

    Average of 5 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    7 complaints closed in last 3 years

    6 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 10/10/1997

    Years in Business: 57

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

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    Products & Services

    Based on information provided, this company sells preowned vehicles and offers financing services.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    3351 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL 36606-3008
    BBB File Opened:
    5/17/1995
    Years in Business:
    57
    Business Started:
    9/1/1966
    Business Incorporated:
    10/7/1987
    Accredited Since:
    10/10/1997
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    BBB records show a license number of 16049855859426 for this business, issued by Alabama Department of Revenue. The expiration date of this license is 9/30/2024.

    These agencies may include:

    Alabama Department of Revenue

    50 N Ripley St

    Montgomery AL 36130

    (334) 242-1170

    https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/division/motor-vehicle/

    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Hours of Operation

    Primary

    M:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    T:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    W:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Th:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    F:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Business Management
    • Mr. Terry Burford, General Manager
    • Mrs. Stephanie Buford, Marketing Manager
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Terry Burford, General Manager

    Customer Contact

    • Mrs. Stephanie Buford, Marketing Manager
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (251) 472-8325
      Primary Fax
    • (251) 478-2880
      Other Fax

    Industry Tip

    BBB Tip: Buying a used car

    Customer Complaints

    7 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    06/21/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    On February 28, I purchased a vehicle from Pearl Motors. When I was in the process of looking it stated that the truck purchased amount is $16,900 but when I got to the lot I was told that it was $18, and something due to them replacing the transmission. Around May 17, 2024 the truck wouldn't go into gear. I had the truck towed *************************** service ***** after speaking with Pearl Motors about the having some problems with the transmission. *************************** service **** did look over the vehicle and gave a diagnostic about the vehicle. Stating that the transmission needed to be replace. The contacted the warranty and the warranty was unable to assist me regarding this matter. I did purchase a extended warranty. I speak back with Pearl Motors rep and he stated after receiving *************************** quote that he would take care of it. After that I had called several times to see when they were going to pull the truck from ****** to ****** but there was not answer nor a call back. I went into the lot to make a payment on May 31 and he stated that the towing company was trying to charge them $900.00 to pull the car to Mobile. So I told him that I would make arrangement to get the truck over there (and I did) I took the vehicle on June 1. After the vehicle was there maybe a week, I called to see when he was going to have the truck fix and he never returned my call. I finally speak with one of the payment rep and she rely a message that the vehicle is not ready and it was going to be the first of the following week. I called over on 6-20-24 and they stated that I would need to speak to the financing department on Monday before i can get my vehicle and that they are going to have to refinance the vehicle.My initial agreement was not broken. I have been making payments every 2 weeks even with the truck being inoperable. That amount listed is including the down payment and bi-weekly payments.
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    Customer Reviews

    5 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Shawn D

    1 star

    04/18/2024

    TOTALLY SCAMMING PEOPLE out of there money with cars that break down weeks after purchasing them

    Pearl Motors, Inc. Response

    07/10/2024

    ****************, you purchased in May of 2023. You had a problem in May of 2024 and Pearl Motors took care of the repair.

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