ComplaintsforOK Carz, LLC

• Initial Complaint

  06/05/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Resolved

  More info

  Vehicle will not start at all

  Business response

  06/06/2024

  Thank you for bringing this to our attention: We appreciate the opportunity to address any concerns. We pulled you out of the car yesterday and placed you in a new one due to the concerns. Please let me know if you have any other questions. 

  Customer response

  06/06/2024

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  

  *************************** Attachments 10:12 AM (9 minutes ago) to me Yes, it's done.  On Thu, Jun 6, 2024, 9:43 AM ********************* <*****************************************> wrote: Good Morning Can you clarify if the complaint has been resolved ? I can close the complaint if it is. Please advise as it is currently open.

• Initial Complaint

  05/04/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

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  I purchased a vehicle just months ago from okcarz. As a single mom of three special needs children I needed reliable to get to and from special schools and doctors. Usually I pay cash for cars but hadn't had much luck with finding something reliable. I had figured, do finance because someone would have mechanically looked over the vehicle and if there were issues they would have been resolved before, or the company would not have bought it. I was wrong. Two days after buying the vehicle I noticed it didn't seem to be right, it was like it wasn't going into gears, it's an automatic. It sounded like it was going to shut down at a light, the sales lady told me "the newer cars sound like they shut off at lights but dont" it's a 2013 that does NOT have that feature. Minor things like sunroof and back up camera don't work. Long story short, I kept getting sent back and forth from warentee to finance when in reality, even those two departments felt bad because it's over $8,000 in things wrong not counting needing a new motor and transmission. So weeks without a vehicle, $8,000 out of pocket is what I would be up against if I decide to continue. After a few days of issues I opened the hood, NO COOLANT AT ALL. I kept adding some so the mechanics said someone there WOULD HAVE KNOWN because they would have test drove it and saw the coolant was running out. Okcarz made sure to remind me I signed "as is" paper, kind of like a "haha you are stuck with this POS" they are selling vehicles that it is more likely than not, according to professionals, they knew of the issue prior but nobody seems to care. So now I'll be stuck in the heat holding onto three disabled children walking MILES and HOURS due to dishonest people. If the issues had happened even 3-4 months down the road I would have understood they would have not known, but it happened right away, they should own their mustake, we are all human people make mistakes and overlook things. Disgusting place. Buyer beware!

  Business response

  05/06/2024

  Thank you for bringing this to our attention: We appreciate the opportunity to resolve any issues.  I am seeing that you purchased the car on 2/15/2024 you contact the warranty department on 3/11/24 which directed you to *** Boys. On 3/21 you contact us that you were unable with the level of service provided from *** Boys and which time we provided other repair shops. You informed us at that time that it was leaking coolant. You do have warranty coverage. I am not seeing that you went to any other shop to get the issue resolved. You contacted us again on 5/3/24 and stated you were not going to pay the diagnostic fee, that you were returning the car and would charge back you down payment. If you would like to try to resolve this issue, please contact the warranty department at ************.

• Initial Complaint

  02/06/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  The transmission went out on the car. It came with an dealer ********, they refuse to approve the car to be fix, i brought this car in good faith. Believing this was an good place of business. This car was my way of getting to and from work. Getting around. I'm about to be homeless, I'm 63 years old. I need transportation, i can't depend on no on the take me where i need to go. This is my last hope something needs to be done about this. I can't allow this company to get away with this matter, please help me please. My payment on this cat $408.00 a month.

  Business response

  02/06/2024

  Thank you for bringing this to our attention: We appreciate the opportunity to resolve any issues. when you took the car to pep boys, they said you overheated the car which melted the heat tabs. That voided your warranty. We tried to work out a payment plan with you for the repairs as well as offered to extend your payments, you declined. You contact us to let us know you no longer wanted your car. The shop called us and said you removed your tags and all personal belongings. Your 10- day NOI letter was mailed out to you on 2/1/2024 allowing you 10 days to redeem. If you are interested in redeeming, please contact us at ************.

  Customer response

  02/16/2024

  Why you closed my case,  that's not right ?? 

• Initial Complaint

  01/03/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Customer Service Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I purchased a vehicle from this company June 2023 and since making the purchase I have had nothing but issues out of it. From it not accelerating properly to it having a major oil leak to it now needing its motor replace not once but twice. They are refusing to send the car to the manufacturer for the correct labor to be done and are refusing to communicate properly or even put me in another vehicle despite all the issues that are occurring

  Business response

  01/18/2024

  I am sorry to hear that your experience has not been a pleasant one. I have reviewed your account with the warranty department, and they were able to summaries ************.

  We repaired the spark plugs and intake in June, this was not a warranty item however we did pay for it. You contact use in August for a check engine light on. Warranty covered the timing chain and VVT components.  You contact warranty again at the end of September, with concern of check engine light and vehicle will not go over 25 mph. Claim was voided due to inactivity- since you did not take the car to the shop.

  Your next contact was in November with concerns of an oil leak, you were directed to take the car to *** for a potential engine coverage. You took the car a week later it was found engine was not consuming oil there was physical damage to the oil pan from impact- warranty covered $169.95 diag at *** and customer was responsible for those repairs. You took the car to pep boys on 11.16 warranty covered engine replacement in the amount of $4859.58 with a $200 deductible.-repairs completed 12/7. a week later vehicle went into limp mode returned to the shop and engine that was installed was faulty engine being replaced again at no cost to the customer. I believe we were able to assist you with all concerns. We also deferred your payment for you in November to help with the deductible you paid. 

• Initial Complaint

  09/14/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  So I purchased a vehicle from OKCARZ back in April of 2023 and from that date I have been having issues with this car. First issue was was i noticed oil in my driveway and was told by pep boys, who the warranty has a contract with, that it was a knock sensor. Once that was fixed the engine light came on again and took it back and was told there was little to no oil in the car. This was after having the car for only a week or so. Once that was taken care of they then told me I had a blown head gasket. Again it was taken care of by the warranty dept. but at this point I was getting worried I was sold a lemon. Couple months towards the end of August while I was driving my car on 417 the car started jerking and then smoking. I had to spend $150 to tow the car to a specific repair shop in Orlando for them to tell me I had to replace the entire engine, which the warranty is taking care of but now I was told that I have to pay $200 for the deductible, which is ok, but now the repair shop, ***** *****, tells me that I have a fuel pump/housing crack and that repair is not covered under the warranty and now I have to pay over $900 out of pocket. I spoke with the finance department and was told the most they can do is defer up to 2 payments but I have to basically pay for whatever needs to be fixed so that I have the car in my possession first. These people don't have a rental program nor rental reimbursement so I had to use Uber/Lyft to get to and from work. Between all of that the most that can get done is to skip 2 payments but add them at the end of my loan not to mention I have to all that I have spent on Uber/Lyft, towing, and out of pocket repair cost I already spent over $1000.00 which is insane for having a car less than 6 months. Another thing to note I haven't missed a payment that resulted in a possible repossession since this incident.

  Business response

  09/14/2023

  I am sorry to hear that your experience has not been a pleasant one. It looks like your out-of-pocket expense were at $200.00 for the warranty and $150.00 to tow the car. We offered to do a 2-payment deferment for you to help. please contact us to help you through this problem. 

• Initial Complaint

  09/05/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  You will not get another payment from me. Car was traded in last Saturday . Besides overpricing cars that will be left with a deficiency balance. I will be reporting you and ok carz for the deceit. You guys sale cars to people with the false hope of being able to trade in car with no problems within a year and having no deficiencies left. This was all a lie. I would suggest you guys start appraising this collateral with ok carz. Besides mileage carz are rough. I feel like I was taken advantage of due to my situation . You guys can do what you want with that info . Not one of my references or myself will be answering your calls or making any additional payments . Thank god I have been able to part ways with you scammers

  Business response

  09/05/2023

    It looks like you took advantage of the conquest program. Once we receive your pay off, we will zero out your balance. We have not received your pay off yet.

• Initial Complaint

  08/23/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I bought a vehicle from OK cars paid $500 down the first week I didn't drive it due to having a rental car. I still have the second week I drove it for 4 days and the vehicle blew up and left me stranded I told him I couldn't afford towing fee so they told it to their mechanic. I called the finance department told him. I wasn't gonna pay for a vehicle that blew up on 2 weeks. I asked if they could put me in another vehicle, no. No one even wanted to help me. They just blew me off and sent me to other phone. Nueverybody just blew me off. Send me to a different person. I told the finance Company that I would not be paying for a vehicle that blew up in less than 2 weeks if they could put me in another vehicle, they didn't even offer. So you sent me to financing? I said I wouldn't be paying. I haven't got my $500 back. They told me I will not be getting my $500 back because it was. Sent back, I didn't send it back, it blew up they had to tell it I still haven't got an answer what was wrong with it just because I said I wanted another vehicle and I wasn't gonna pay for it they soon not at 1 no more but left me stranded without. A vehicle I even asked you for them to put me in a new vehicle, no one offered no 1 had a sugdestin. I'm still looking for a vehicle at this moment. Everybody is so unprofessional you can't get calls back. I wish I would never went to this place. I wish I would never went to this place.

  Business response

  08/23/2023

  Thank you for bringing this to our attention: We appreciate the opportunity to address any concerns, In reviewing the account, you placed 844 miles on the car. Per the contract we charge 30 cent per mile. which would total $253.20. We offered to look at your car under warranty, but you declined.  I will request the difference to refund in you in the amount of $248.80. 

• Initial Complaint

  07/27/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Customer Service Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  My partner bought his car in January 2023 and had his car for about a month until we started having problems (overheating and motor issues). It has been to the shop a couple of times (we had to cover towing to get it there). After one garage had it for over 3 months we went to pick it up, paid $200 and got 20 minutes down the road before it overheated and broke down again. Now we are being told it is a different issue and we have to pay over $1,000. We have no option but to keep giving them money or do a repo which will be on his credit for 7 years. We have contacted ****** numerous times but we just get the run around and told to contact a different department.

  Business response

  08/21/2023

  Thank you for your email. To better assist you please provide us with some more information. 
   
  Name on the account 
  Last 4 of your SS # 
  Contact number to reach you 

• Initial Complaint

  07/03/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Billing Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Vehicle was purchased in 2022. I began having problems two weeks after, in which the warranty covered and it was fixed by a contracted mechanic. In the beginning of June, I began experiencing issues with the vehicle over heating after hours of driving it. I immediately contacted the dealership explaining the situation. I was informed that I would have to pay the cost for the diagnostic fee, and a two hundred dollar warranty fee and whatever is wrong with the car would be covered. The vehicles engine and transmission are still under warranty. Due to the financial obligation, I was unable to bring my vehicle in immediately, but I also was instructed to immediately bring it in nor was I instructed to not drive it. I went only to work (10 miles away from home) and came home until I was able to gather the finances to pay my portion required for the warranty to pay out. In the second week of June (approximately June 14th) I dropped the vehicle off. The mechanic explained what was wrong after having the car for a couple of days. He stated it took approx. 45 minutes for the car to over heat. The findings were reported to OK carz, their response was that they would not cover the cost of the repairs at 100% and I had to pay $1,100. The warranty department stated that I caused the damage by continuing to drive the car after it began over heating. I know that this vehicle already had pre-existing problems. I turned in the vehicle as I did not have the money nor did I think I should pay as I had a warranty and it was never stated to stop driving the vehicle.

  Business response

  07/03/2023

  Thank you for bringing this to our attention: We appreciate the opportunity to address any concerns. I see that you were speaking with our warranty department, and they advised to you take it to the shop they day they spoke with you . You were adding coolant every 2 days. We spoke with you on 6/8 and you didn't bring it to the shop until 6/19. Unfortunately, this created more damage to your car that was not covered under warranty. We still offered to split the repairs however you chose to turn the car in. 

• Initial Complaint

  03/10/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Billing Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  The falsely advise a trade in program that isn't actually theirs. When asked for clarification on it they could never give me information. I fell behind because of financial issues. And everytime I called to get it resolved they would tell me 1 lie after another as to what I could do to get payments pushed back without additional fees. Now I'm 2 weeks behind on my payment and calling to set up payment arrangement only to be told I'm at risk of repo and if I want to remove the risk, I have to pay $100 fee. A fee that's not even being applied to my balance. In a previous call they told me all i had to do was make a partial payment and they would remove the risk. Now there is a $100 fee that must be paid in addition to the outstanding balance. I received no notice that I was even at risk.

  Business response

  03/10/2023

  Thank you for bringing this to our attention: We appreciate the opportunity to address any concerns. I left a message for you to call me to review the account with you. Your account is in default for payments and insurance. I see that you have arrangements to resolve this issue.  If you have questions, please call to discuss further. 
  
  

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