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    Business ProfileforSouthern Trust Auto Group, LLC

    Used Car Dealers
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 2 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    1 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 5/20/2013

    Years in Business: 17

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    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Products & Services

    This company offers automotive dealership sales of pre-owned vehicles, specializing in Nissan, Audi, Volvo, Infiniti, Pontiac, BMW, Lexus, Toyota, Cadillac, Dodge, Volkswagen, Lincoln, Mazda, Porsche, Ford, Jeep, Hyundai, GMC, Kia,Nissan, Chevy, Jeep, Honda, and Mercedes.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    12664 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787-4114
    BBB File Opened:
    2/1/2012
    Years in Business:
    17
    Business Started:
    7/25/2007
    Business Started Locally:
    7/25/2007
    Business Incorporated:
    7/25/2007
    Accredited Since:
    5/20/2013
    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.
    Type of Entity:
    Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Chris Niccoli, Managing Member

    Customer Contact

    • Chris Niccoli, Managing Member
    • Jeff Anderson, Finance Manager
    • Robin Welch, Office Manager
    • Camille L. Niccoli, Manager

    Industry Tip

    BBB Tip: Buying a used car

    Customer Complaints

    1 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    06/13/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    I purchased the minivan on 5/11/24 but it did not arrive until 5/24/24. This complaint is founded in false advertisement. The van came off the transfer truck with the engine light on and the door locks not working, truck driver stated he drove it off the lot that way.As you can see in the text messages, ***** ?, owner of the dealership, was not interested in reimbursing me for fixing the issues: car lock actuator, engine light issues-engine oxygen sensors, and a new battery. The total being $1483, what I am asking to be refunded. They had stated in their inspection and from the carfax report that the van no issues.***** had stated that he would be willing to "help" pay if I would stop with idle threats. I have not heard anything from him so moved froward with filing the complaint.
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    Customer Reviews

    2 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Oscar D

    1 star

    06/05/2023

    We contacted Southern Trust Auto and initially corresponded with salesman Mauricio ****** by text and phone then on Thursday March 2nd 2023 we went in to speak to Mauricio about the Red 2010 Toyota Sienna, Mauricio was off that day so we worked with Jeffrey ******** the Finance Manager. We were satisfied with everything except that there were two missing wheel covers on the drivers side of the van and there was no manual for the vehicle. We were assured that the wheel covers would be shipped to us and that he would print up a copy of the manual but weeks passed with nothing showing up. When we called to inquire about the wheel covers we were told that it was being looked into but evenually we were totally ignored and the phone is being hung up on us by the owner Chris ******* and others in the dealership. We did manage to speak to salesman Mauricio ****** who did in fact acknowledge that they owned us the two wheelcovers but that I needed to speak to the owner Chris ******* who after speaking to him told us that they were looking into why the wheelcovers weren't shipped out yet, after several more calls to the owner Chris ******* he began to hang up the phone on me as soon as I said who I was and as I began inquiring about the wheelcovers. He is truly a despicable individual. The most shameful behavior and thievery on the part of the Southern Trust Auto Group is that Jeffrey ******** the Finance Manager had us sign off on the contract that they owed us nothing more on the purchase of the vehicle after verbally assuring us several times that he would ship us the wheel covers and manual, He's nothing more than a lying thief and conman. They may as well remove the word "Trust" in the name of their auto group because they are far from trustworthy. To those considering purchasing a vehicle from Southern Trust Auto Group in Winter Garden, FL please just be aware of their deceitful practices and get everything in writing from these shysters. Oscar Diaz

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