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Initial Complaint
09/15/2021
- Complaint Type:
- Product Issues
- Status:
- Unanswered
In 2013, contracted with Steve Lawing, owner of Specialty Auto Sports to build a replica Porsche within 18-24 months. I paid a $10,000 deposit, and another $8,000 for an "advanced position" created from a cancellation by another client. I called Steve routinely just to check in and always got the "everything is on track" story. Two years into the wait, I pay Steve another visit to get a "sanity check". This time I ask more direct questions, but again Steve assures me I am now #3 in line for start of the build. Finally, in 2016, I contact a Knoxville lawyer (Daniel McGehee) recommended by a friend, who makes inquiries on my behalf and is told by Steve that I will have my car in six months' time. Eight months later I find myself again contacting my attorney. This time a written letter, warning of legal action, is sent. An interim refund of $10,00 is received. A petition to the court to recover my remaining $8000 deposit was in process when Mr. McGehee tragically passed away.
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Customer Complaints Summary
1 total complaints in the last 3 years.
0 complaints closed in the last 12 months.