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Find a Location

The Auto Connection, Inc. has 3 locations, listed below.

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    • The Auto Connection, Inc.

      6401 E Virginia Beach Blvd Norfolk, VA 23502-3009

      BBB Accredited Business
    • The Auto Connection, Inc.

      10920 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, VA 23235

    • The Auto Connection, Inc.

      10910 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, VA 23235

    Business ProfileforThe Auto Connection, Inc.

    Used Car Dealers
    Multi Location Business
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 8 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    17 complaints closed in last 3 years

    7 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 6/3/2016

    Years in Business: 22

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    The Auto Connection, Inc. has 3 locations, listed below.

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      • The Auto Connection, Inc.

        6401 E Virginia Beach Blvd Norfolk, VA 23502-3009

        BBB Accredited Business
      • The Auto Connection, Inc.

        10920 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, VA 23235

      • The Auto Connection, Inc.

        10910 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, VA 23235

      Location of This Business
      6401 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23502-3009
      BBB File Opened:
      10/17/2001
      Years in Business:
      22
      Business Started:
      5/22/2002
      Business Incorporated:
      5/31/2000
      Accredited Since:
      6/3/2016
      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.
      BBB records show a license number of 05409677 for this business, issued by State Corporation Commission - Virginia

      These agencies may include:

      State Corporation Commission - Virginia

      Tyler Building, 1300 E. Main St.

      Richmond VA 23219

      (804) 371-9967

      https://www.scc.virginia.gov

      BBB records show a license number of 35491 for this business, issued by Motor Vehicle Dealer Board. The expiration date of this license is 4/30/2025.

      These agencies may include:

      Motor Vehicle Dealer Board

      2201 W. Broad St., Ste. 104

      Richmond VA 23220

      (804) 367-1100

      http://www.mvdb.virginia.gov

      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Hours of Operation

      Primary

      M:
      9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
      T:
      9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
      W:
      9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
      Th:
      9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
      F:
      9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
      Sa:
      9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
      Business Management
      • Mr. Curt Shollenberger - mobile, Partner
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Curt Shollenberger - mobile, Partner

      Customer Contact

      • Mr. Curt Shollenberger - mobile, Partner
      • Ms. Leyna Higgins, Compliance Officer
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (757) 233-6814
        Primary Fax
      • (757) 233-6775
        Other Fax

      Phone Numbers

      Industry Tip

      BBB Tip: Buying a used car

      Customer Complaints

      17 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      10/10/2023

      Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      Got **** ****** ****** ** *** **** About the end of July this year, took my truck to them, felt like transmission was off, it was jerking & trying to run hot. They told me nothing was wrong & I can pick it up. Aug 23 had truck towed to them, it wouldn't go past 40 mph. About 2 weeks later they said nothing was wrong with transmission, but needed new radiator. Paid **** deposit to get radiator fixed. After 2 weeks they called, truck was ready. I couldn't even make it down the street to the light on ****** ** after getting it. It barely reached 20 mph. No way it was test drove the 1st time or after they "fixed it", i barely made it off THEIR lot. Took it back, they say its nothing they can do, about to close, drive it home & bring back in the AM. Impossible, completely inoperative. A week later they say transmission need replaced. Could've been avoided, but was told twice that wasnt it. Ive tried many times to talk a manager. Contacted Michael Wayne many times too. Was told manager was on vacay, will call me back that Thurs, over 3 weeks ago. Want me to pay for radiator but how i know its fixed, couldnt take home. Can't trust in their good faith it was done correctly. **** & at leas* *** to start on replacing the transmission. I shouldnt be required to pay **** for it when its numerous negligence on their end. Shouldnt have to pay for radiator til I can confirm that it is fixed. Still no call from manager, beyond furious. All this & still expected to pay car payments, w/ no truck in 2 mos & lost wages. Transmission replaced should not be on me. After coming to file my complaint & reading others. I'm scared to have them install transmission when track records show they fail. Customer of AC for 10 yrs, first dealing with this location. Now, I dont want the truck anymore, don't trust it. I want to be put in another vehicle or cancel my loan all together. It's apparent they don't want my business anyway when no one in management from them or M. Wayne want to call me back.
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      Customer Reviews

      8 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Christopher W

      1 star

      03/04/2024

      If I could have put a half I would have. The one on Midlothian sold my wife a lemon. No it leaks oil everywhere and the transmission is going out. Only had it 4 months. I will be calling the news station to tell them. Now she has to pay for a car she can barely drive. Most cars are lemons. I mean the battery was dead when we wanted to drive it.

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