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Initial Complaint
02/09/2023
- Complaint Type:
- Sales and Advertising Issues
- Status:
- Unanswered
The seller posted a vehicle in extremely good condition original only had 2 issues back windows didn't work & odometer stuck at 80k. But within 2 weeks of owning the vehicle started having oil leaks from ********************* electrical issues that I have to rewire the whole vehicle. Had to rebuild the ************ need a replacement transmission because of a crack in it. I'm financing this vehicle & within 1 year I've had to fully restore with finances I don't have while still making the monthly payments.Initial Complaint
03/17/2022
- Complaint Type:
- Service or Repair Issues
- Status:
- Unanswered
Just purchased a **** **** F100 restomod from ******************* who Presented the truck as A high end built Restomod needing nothing, road ready. Cost was $44,000.00.I hired his certified car inspector *************************. (************* recommended him).The inspection noted a few items for repair. ************* says that he out of good faith paid to make the repairs to include oil pan leak, trans pan leak, leaking radiator, inoperative wipers, inoperative tail light.These repairs were made per ******************* ***************** of Laguna Classic Cars.i had the truck shipped from Laguna beach ********** to my residence in *****. Upon delivery the truck would not start. The battery was not secured, it shifted to where the positive battery post made contact with the metal floor. Damaged the battery ( and possibly more) to where it is not charging .The transport driver Jumped the truck to start it. The oil pan leaks heavily onto the exhaust hedders producing a lot of smoke. The entire left side of the pan is leaking oil. A Fire Hazard. The radiator began to leak from its core.When the truck is put into gear, the drivetrain engages with a very hard and audible clunk. The truck twists and shakes each time the trans is engaged.The wiper blades are torn from the arms so I cannot not operate the wiper motor. The ashtray cover was set in hot glue on two sided tape.The engine has only been able to idle. When the accelerator is pressed the engine backfires thru the carburetor.much more. Window cranks fall off in my hand when used. Radio antenna missing, a ********** butdoes not work.*************** response to my email outliing these issues was I am very sorry you are having difficulties with your truck. He attached a copy of a repair invoice he paid for the repairs not made. Hopefully you will enjoy it once you get familiar with it was his closing.Initial Complaint
03/17/2022
- Complaint Type:
- Service or Repair Issues
- Status:
- Unanswered
Just purchased a **** **** F100 restomod from ***** Buyers Beware. Here is my experience. I purchased this truck for $44,000.00. I hired the certified classic car inspector ************* recommends ( mistake obivously).The inspection notes a few items for repair. ************* says that he out of good faith paid to make the repairs to include oil pan leak, trans pan leak, leaking radiator, inoperative wipers, inoperative tail light.i had the truck shipped from Laguna beach to my residence in *****. Upon delivery the truck would not start. The battery was not secured, it shifted to where the positive battery post made contact with the metal floor. Damaged the battery ( and possibly more) to where it is not charging .The transport driver Jumped the truck to start it. The oil pan to leaks dripping onto the exhaust hedders producing a lot of smoke. The entire left side of the pan is leaking oil. This is a Fire Hazard. The radiator began to leak from its core.When the truck was put into gear, the drivetrain engaged with a very hard and audible clunk. The truck twists and shakes each time the trans is engaged.The wiper blades are torn from the arms so I cannot not operate the wiper motor. The engine has only been able to idle. When the accelerator is pressed the engine backfires thru the carburetor.much more. Window cranks fall off in my hand when used. Radio antenna missingNice radio butMr Coyles response to my email outliing these issues was I am very sorry you are having difficulties with your truck. He attached a copy of a repair invoice he paid for the repairs not made. Hopefully you will enjoy it once you get familiar with it was his closing. so this $44,000.00 truck that was advertised as a High end build and ready to go is not safe to operate to go get inspected for registration. It looks great but cannot be driven.
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Customer Complaints Summary
3 total complaints in the last 3 years.
0 complaints closed in the last 12 months.