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Bart's Car Store has 2 locations, listed below.

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    • Bart's Car Store

      3536 E Lincolnway Columbia City, IN 46725-8834

      BBB Accredited Business
    • Bart's Car Store

      5510 Illinois Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46804-1152

      BBB Accredited Business

    Business ProfileforBart's Car Store

    Used Car Dealers
    Multi Location Business
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 1 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    6 complaints closed in last 3 years

    6 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 9/15/2023

    Years in Business: 1

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Bart's Car Store has 2 locations, listed below.

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      • Bart's Car Store

        3536 E Lincolnway Columbia City, IN 46725-8834

        BBB Accredited Business
      • Bart's Car Store

        5510 Illinois Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46804-1152

        BBB Accredited Business
      Location of This Business
      3536 E Lincolnway, Columbia City, IN 46725-8834
      BBB File Opened:
      12/13/2012
      Years in Business:
      1
      Business Started:
      8/25/2022
      Business Started Locally:
      8/25/2022
      Business Incorporated:
      6/20/2022
      Accredited Since:
      9/15/2023
      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)
      Alternate Business Name
      • Alset, LLC
      Hours of Operation

      Primary

      M:
      9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
      T:
      9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
      W:
      9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
      Th:
      9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
      F:
      9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
      Sa:
      9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
      Su:
      Closed
      Business Management
      • Mr. Jason Kennedy, Owner
      • Ms. Carol Sloan, Manager/Controller
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Ms. Carol Sloan, Manager/Controller

      Customer Contact

      • Mr. Jason Kennedy, Owner
      Additional Contact Information

      Phone Numbers

      Email Addresses

      Industry Tip

      BBB Tip: Buying a used car

      Customer Complaints

      6 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      12/11/2023

      Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I contacted ****'s regarding a car I was interested in. I met the salesman on 11/13/23 that allowed me to test drive the car (2019 Buick Enclave). The salesman had drove the the car from their *************** store location to their ************* store location as it was closer for me, which I truly appreciated. While I was test driving the car I noticed as I sped up (***** mph) the car would shake (or shudder). I liked the car a lot but did not like the shake. I returned the vehicle and I was asked how I liked it. I said that I did like it a lot but I didn't like the shake when I sped up. I was told by the Salesman that it could be fixed, it was probably just the spark plugs and I said ok. Unfortunately, I did not have it in writing but after signing all paperwork I asked about having it looked at and I then was told that they would make a call to a company they use and schedule an appointment. I agreed. I then went to the appointment on 11/17/23 that was scheduled by the salesman (name upon request). They checked it out & did see there was a problem but said they didn't think it was something they could fix. I then notified the salesman & let him know. He then contacted a ******************** to take a look. I then took it to the transmission company the the same day, 11/17/23 but he drove it for a short time & wasn't sure of the issue so he requested I bring it back. I then took it back on 11/29. They kept it overnight & drove it. I was then given an estimate for $2,000+. I then sent it to the salesman at but was told they would not pay for it stating that the warranty department said my car was fine and the transmission company created a recommendation or suggestion based off of what they think will happen. My issue is that I was told it could be fixed not fixed ONLY if it's broke down. They are now stating it wasn't broken so now they won't fix it. That wasn't our agreement. The agreement was it would be fixed.
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      1 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Austin R

      1 star

      10/07/2021

      Example https://www.bartscarstore.com/auto/used-2000-dodge-ram-pickup-2500-quad-cab-4wd-***************-in/60355298/That truck was mine. The frame is rusted real bad, there no catalytic converter and there is virtually no brakes. The car I got has an abs issue. A wiring issue with the lights. There was a hole in the tire I didn't notice till after I got it home. The fuel guage don't work. And they sold it at the full retail price and expected me to not notice the stuff. Not to mention a tierod is shot and they let us drive it home and everything without a care in the world.The basics of what I am saying is that they are trying to make people buy cars that are to dangerous for people to drive. The car I did get they made it out to be like nothing is wrong with it and alot of the stuff I didn't find out till after they sold it to me and I got home with it. They don't care about the safety of their customers at all and are willing to lie and convince you that you don't know what your talking about. What would have happened had the tierod gave out or the tire completely blew out on my way home while my son was in the car with me? I mean that's putting children at risk and every other driver out there.

      Bart's Car Store Response

      10/08/2021

      Good afternoon. First, I'd like to thank ************ for his business and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience regarding the maintenance issues he's experiencing with his 2007 ***** ********** with ******* miles at time of purchase and sold as-is. We do our best to disclose any known issues and diagnose any major drivetrain issues. I'd like to offer any dealer discounts toward parts and labor available from our network of service partners. ******************* is the Service Director at our *************** location and would be happy to help. As for **************** trade-in, ****** offers top dollar for trade credit. We trade for vehicles in a variety of conditions and appraise each individually on its own merits.

      Customer Response

      10/08/2021

      All the dealership was willing to do was see what one issue was with the car. The salesman talked to me like I was stupid when I brought up the abs issue. All they were willing to look at was a vibration in the engine. That's not including fixing it. The other thing is my trade I have not seen any dealership price a truck like I traded in for more then $**** in similar shape as the one I traded in. So if they think something with a rusted out frame and no catalytic converter is worth almost $**** they need to look at ***.com I did the appraisal on there for that truck before I traded it in and the price didn't come back anywhere close to $****. $**** was top dollar. That is price gouging at its finest.

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