A DRIVER has spoken out after their brand-new vehicle allegedly became unusable weeks after taking it off the lot. In a Facebook post, the new car owner said her SUV was no longer road-worthy because of maintenance issues. In July, the car owner claimed to have purchased a "luxury edition" of a 2024 large SUV model in Canada.
But after one month and 2,000 kilometers, or just over 1,200 miles, the car "developed problems which made it undriveable," the owner said. The owner didn't specify what issue she had with her vehicle. But they said it took excessive time to fix the just-off-the-lot car.
Read More on Dealerships "The dealership took it in for what was to be warranty work, the driver said. "Seven weeks later, I have not been able to get the car out of the shop." Someone in the comments section said the driver's issue was part of an alleged "dumpster fire" at the unnamed dealership.
Several other drivers said the driver should look into Canadian lemon laws to get their money back. Most read in Motors Eventually, the driver said they had convinced the dealership to give her a temporary loan vehicle. She claimed the dealership convinced the car's manufacturer there was something wrong with her model.
"If they cannot fix it, they have to buy it back," one commenter claimed. The U.S.
Sun contacted the Facebook user for comment and an update on this story. DEAL OR NO DEALER Across the US, several dealerships have recently shut their doors for the final time. A Harley-Davidson shop in San Francisco has shut down after over a century in business.
The 110-year-old store shuttered its doors, leaving a group of unhappy former employees complaining about the location's mismanagement. A mechanic said parts and bikes were not properly labeled throughout the store and said the sales floor was "run into the ground." 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 Another dealership in Alabama shut its doors after seven years of luxury vehicle sales. Benchmark Automotive shuttered a store in Irondale, Alabama. It previously sold Stellantis luxury brands like Maserati, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo.
But in May, the franchise sold the dealership to a Subaru franchise. Irondale's mayor, James Stewart, said the incoming cars will be able to take advantage of the area's natural beauty. Read More on The US Sun "We are sorry to see the Maserati and Alfa Romeo brands leaving our Irondale Auto Mall," he told the Birmingham Business Journal .
"But we are excited about the addition of the Hallmark Group and Subaru ...
With our natural assets in the Cahaba River and Ruffner Mountain, Irondale is a perfect fit for marketing Subaru’s brand to their target audience of outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, bikers, and families.".
