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Frank Leta Automotive Outlet Inc. has 2 locations, listed below.

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    Business ProfileforFrank Leta Automotive Outlet Inc.

    Car Dealers
    Multi Location Business
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 10 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    33 complaints closed in last 3 years

    16 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 10/27/2011

    Years in Business: 18

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Auto Dealer,  From New to preowned autos to flexible used car loans in Saint Louis.

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Frank Leta Automotive Outlet Inc. has 2 locations, listed below.

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      Location of This Business
      12101 Saint Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044-2602
      BBB File Opened:
      10/19/2011
      Years in Business:
      18
      Business Started:
      7/10/2006
      Business Started Locally:
      7/10/2006
      Business Incorporated:
      7/10/2006
      Accredited Since:
      10/27/2011
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Hours of Operation

      Primary

      M:
      9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
      T:
      9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
      W:
      9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
      Th:
      9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
      F:
      9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
      Sa:
      9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
      Su:
      Closed
      Business Management
      • Ms. Julie Harris, Comptroller
      • Ms. Antoinette G. Leta, Secretary
      • Mr. Frank S. Leta, President
      • Jim Olive, General Manager
      • Nicole Baumann, Office Manager
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Jim Olive, General Manager

      Customer Contact

      • Jim Olive, General Manager
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (636) 329-1736
        Primary Fax

      Industry Tip

      BBB Tip: Buying a used car

      Customer Complaints

      33 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      05/14/2024

      Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I purchased a vehicle from Frank *************** on 2/24/2024. I worked with salesman, Dre. After I decided on a vehicle, ****, the finance person, addressed me and my family about the payments and interest rates for the vehicle. They were high, and I was hesitant to purchase but I proceeded. I proceeded because **** wrote on paper and stated to my family and witnesses that I would have a higher monthly car payment, but Frank **** would take care of the first two payments for March and April, and I would start paying in May. We talked with Title and Registration to finalize the deal and I asked repeatedly that my payments would start May 2024 with Frank Leta paying the March and April payments and it was agreed. I started receiving multiple debt collection calls from Santander Consumer about missed payments. I told ********* what was told to me from Frank Leta. I started calling Frank Leta 3/23/24 to address another issue and this one. I've called and left messages with Title and ******************************************** ***********************, and **** the manager. About 2 weeks ago, I talked to ******* the salesman, who said he was going to be the last person I talk to and get the situation resolved. ******* told me that Frank **** sent a check to *********, but they did not receive it or cash it, and Frank Leta was going to issue another check. ******* told me last week that he was waiting on the tracking number to the check to pay Santander. ******* said he was going to call me last week with the tracking number and going to send the tracking number to the representative at ********* because he had made them aware of the situation. I have called Santander, and they have no recollection of this information. I have begged for Frank Leta to call me back and stick to their word and make the payments to Santander. They are affecting my credit score and livelihood by being dishonest and a failure to customer communication. I do not feel like a valuable customer.
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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Tiara F

      1 star

      06/11/2024

      If I could give this service zero stars I would. The first date of service was Tuesday 05/28 and I picked my vehicle up on Thursday 05/30. A diagnostic test was ran and the only results were a cylinder 4 coil and spark plugs. Not even 24 hours after picking up my vehicle my service engine light flashed while in idle and my vehicle would shake. I called ***************************, whom was the service manager at the time. I brought my vehicle back for another diagnostic test and it was the fuel injector. I asked him how come the fuel injector didn't read on the first diagnostic test and he explained that the mechanic wasn't looking for it" and the only solution would be to make another appointment. Why should I have to pay for labor twice when the fuel injector should have read on the first diagnostic test? I left a negative review on ****** and ****** contacted me the next day. Not only did ****** admit that it was their fault and that a technician shouldve test drove my vehicle after fixing, he also bribed me to take down my negative review. He waived the labor and part costs for the fuel injector which was fixed last Thursday 06/06. Not even 24 hours later on Friday morning at 5:30 am my service engine light began to flash and my car shaking when in park. The service engine light went away but came back on, and this time my vehicle was driving worse. Along with a rattle sound when the vehicle is in idle. I couldn't contact on Saturday nor Sunday because Frank Leta was closed. I tried contacting ****** on Monday 06/10 and have contacted the operator at Frank **** whom forward a message for ****** to contact me. He has not contacted me and no one has responded back. I absolutely hate that l even went to Frank ************************* in first place. I am out of $565.77 and my vehicle drives very, very poorly. My vehicle is a lot worse condition than the FIRST time.Each time I have taken my vehicle to Frank Leta it comes back worse. Avoid this service center at all costs!!!!

      Frank Leta Automotive Outlet Inc. Response

      06/14/2024

      We are sorry to hear about the experience ****************** had. Our number one priority is to provide reliable transportation for our customers. Our service department has since made contact with the customer after the complaint and are working towards getting the vehicle back in to resolve the issue. We wish ****************** the best in her future endeavors and would greatly enjoy the opportunity to keep her in our family. Thank you.

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