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Initial D Motorsports has 2 locations, listed below.

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    • Initial D Motorsports

      1569 Lake Street Elmira, NY 14901

    • Initial D Motorsports

      3131 Lake Rd Horseheads, NY 14845-3117

    Business ProfileforInitial D Motorsports

    Auto Repair
    Multi Location Business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 1 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    2 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

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    Initial D Motorsports has 2 locations, listed below.

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      • Initial D Motorsports

        1569 Lake Street Elmira, NY 14901

      • Initial D Motorsports

        3131 Lake Rd Horseheads, NY 14845-3117

      Location of This Business
      1569 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901
      BBB File Opened:
      5/30/2013
      Years in Business:
      14
      Business Started:
      1/1/2010
      Business Started Locally:
      1/1/2010
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • Initial D Motorsports
      Business Management
      • Ms. Christy Hughes, Owner
      Contact Information

      Customer Contact

      • Ms. Christy Hughes, Owner

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      Customer Complaints

      2 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      07/19/2023

      Complaint Type:
      Product Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I purchased a 2010 **** *** ******* van from this business on April 21st, 2023 for $7,921.20. I gave them $4,000 cash down payment and they financed the remaining balance at payments of $250 monthly until paid off. The check engine light come on first day I had it. Transmission is leaking fluid and it makes a jumping movement at times when transitioning between gears. The Engine is overheating, Window on passenger door and sliding doors malfunction at their will. The back tire heats up and smokes and stinks horribly. There's a terrible clunking in front area when turning. I have not been able to safely drive this vehicle because I'm scared of all the issues and I'm in a wheelchair. I have tried so many times to get this business to help me and he's refused. I have many text messages with him saying it's basically not his problem, as I'm the new owner. Then around mid June. I received a phone call from a business called *** ********* and they informed me that ******* * had sold my contact to them and that I was now to send them my payments. I gave them my entire savings so I'd have transportation to and from medical appointments and I'm not able to do so. I have in text message from him telling me it's completely safe for in town driving. I didn't pay all this money for limited driving options. Most of my medical appointments are long distance away. The vehicle has been sitting in my driveway and only miles put on it has basically been to and from his garage with my begging for help. I've been physically sick from this situation and then to have him sell my contract to get rid of me was last straw. And now I'm seeking a refund, as he's surely unwilling to help repair. I suggested a switch in vehicles and he basically made fun of me. I think he seen a disabled, older, woman and he took advantage of me. I have sent James many text messages informing him of the problems with this vehicle.
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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Nicole J

      1 star

      07/11/2023

      I don’t recommend anyone purchasing from this car lot! I purchased a vehicle 4 months ago and it started with warped rotors that I noticed after a couple days of having it & then people kept telling me my tires looked bald I then had to take it to shop after gassing the car I heard a loud bang and my car sounded like a motorcycle so I took it to a shop near by something under the car was loose the screwed wasn’t tight & found out I had a smal leak in my coolant now my car is over heating I just paid 9,000$ cash for the car 4 months ago and it’s been one thing after another! The car was just newly inspected when purchased so I don’t understand how it passed the inspection with bald tires and warped rotors!!

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