A FRUSTRATED car buyer has vented on Facebook in a warning to others about her experience with one local dealership.
Kiesha Carter, the frustrated motorist, shared a scathing post on Facebook detailing her troubles after purchasing a vehicle from a local dealership, which she described as a “lemon.”
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In her post, Carter expressed her disappointment and anger with Prime Motorsport USA, a dealership near the Atlanta, Georgia, area.
“Sold me a lemon!” Carter exclaimed in her post.
She explained that it broke down three months after buying the car due to a faulty transfer case.
This led to an additional $2,600 in repairs alone.
Despite having only $665 left to pay off the vehicle, Carter claims she received a threatening call from the dealership.
“The vehicle is literally almost paid off,” she explained.
In the call, she says the dealership warned her that they would repossess the car if she didn’t pay up.
Adding to her frustrations, Carter said she still hasn’t received the vehicle’s registration tabs.
This had left her unable to legally drive the car.
She criticized Prime Motorsport USA for their poor communication and lack of support.
Carter also accuses them of failing to uphold their promises of assistance.
“DO NOT BUY!!!!!” she urged others.
Carter says the car has had a slew of other issues since that first breakdown.
This car, she says, has cost her over $10,000 in repairs.
Georgia Lemon Laws
A quick summary of Georgia’s Lemon Laws
What is it?
- The Georgia Lemon Law is a self-help statute whose primary goal is to have the manufacturer of your motor vehicle fix any defects.
- If your vehicle cannot be repaired in a reasonable number of attempts and is found to be a “lemon,” the law requires the
- manufacturer to replace or buy back (repurchase) the vehicle. It also alerts manufacturers to possible defects and quality issues in the vehicles they produce.
Who is covered?
- Only new motor vehicles are covered by the Georgia Lemon Law.
- This means new, self-propelled vehicles that are primarily designed to transport people or property over public highways and were purchased, leased or registered in Georgia
- The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act covers used cars in Georgia as long as the vehicle is covered by warranty when the defect is first reported. So even though the Georgia Motor Vehicle Warranty Rights Act applies only to new vehicles, consumers still have rights when purchasing a used vehicle in Georgia.
How long do I have?
- The Lemon Law rights period is the period ending two years from the date you
- took delivery of the vehicle or after the first 24,000 miles of your use, whichever occurs first.
Source: Your Lemon Law Rights
This far exceeds the initial $2,500 price tag she paid.
“SAVE YOUR MONEY” She pleads on her page.
“Horrible communication and not recommended,” she said.
“They are not doing good business.”
The U.S. Sun has reached out to Prime Motorsport USA for comment.
Dealership Tips
Here are some expert tips when purchasing a car from a dealership lot:
- 1. Set your price: Ensure you’ve calculated your monthly budget before going to the lot. You should include the car’s loan payment, insurance costs, fuel, and regular maintenance.
- 2. Research: Make sure you know which cars you’re interested in test driving before you reach the dealership.
- 3. Pre-approval: Secure financing before you go to the dealership. Dealerships may give you a better interest rate if they are competing with an outside bank.
- 4. Test away: Get behind the wheel before making any payments. A car purchase will be worth thousands of dollars – drivers should ensure they like the drivetrain, steering feel, and comfort of the car before taking it off the lot
- 5. Haggle: Drivers should always try to negotiate the price. There are so many good cars on the American market – buyers have a strong hand when negotiating price.
Source: Kelley Blue Book
