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Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/22/21 09:05 PM
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Cochise
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Just a heads up - avoid this place like the plague.
Absolute worst car buying experience I've ever had - probably about to have to hire an attorney.
Traded in my wife's 2019 Explorer on 9/30 - got her a new VW Atlas. All of that went well.
Get home and realize there is no key for the wheel locks. Took two weeks for them to figure it out and send us a new one - had to constantly bombard and remind them. Wife couldn't really drive the car because they're the type of locks you can't get off without the key unless you want to weld a nut onto the end. So if she got a flat she'd be SOL
Thought everything was resolved.
As of today 10-22 her Explorer has not been paid off. I think they "technically" have 25 days...so Monday. HOWEVER - they sold the Explorer a week ago. I can still track it via the Ford App. So someone is out there driving around in a car that is still legally titled in our name. I have NEVER had a dealer take more than 2 weeks to pay one off. I buy new vehicles every two years and this is the first time I've run into this - had one take 20 days - but it was no big deal since they were glad to communicate.
I guess if they don't pay it off by Monday (the 25th day) I need to lawyer up. Can't get anyone over there to call me back or own up to WHY the vehicle hasn't been paid off - and how it's been sold because since it's not paid off Ford Motor Credit obviously has a lien on the title - and a new title can't be issued to the new owner.
Avoid Brandon Tomes VW.
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
[Re: Cochise]
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10/22/21 09:52 PM
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Yeah, lawyer up right away. That'll show them. In fact, it'll show everyone.
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/22/21 09:54 PM
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glens
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Yeah, lawyer up right away. That'll show them. In fact, it'll show everyone.
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/22/21 09:58 PM
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Cochise
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Yeah, lawyer up right away. That'll show them. In fact, it'll show everyone. We have a legally binding contract - what do you suggest big guy? We live nearly two hours away from the dealer. I can't do magic and get them on the phone or make them return calls.
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/23/21 12:31 AM
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jetdad
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Sounds like a cash flow issue. Kiting titles. Playing the float to the max. They have their money on your new purchase. Watch for toll fees, parking tickets, etc., and other liabilities associated with ownership. That sucks. Google Reagor Dykes Auto Dealership. They are going to jail.
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/23/21 12:38 AM
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DannyB
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I know in Texas that owners are liable in accidents. However, in this case I imagine you are fine if there is a wreck and the VW dealer will be on the hook.
However, what jetdad just said brings back memories. I spent HOURS convincing toll authorities all over TX that I sold a car. What a PIA!
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/23/21 02:07 AM
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Yeah, lawyer up right away. That'll show them. In fact, it'll show everyone. We have a legally binding contract - what do you suggest big guy? We live nearly two hours away from the dealer. I can't do magic and get them on the phone or make them return calls. Reagor Dykes like for sure
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/23/21 03:02 AM
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Just a heads up - avoid this place like the plague.
Absolute worst car buying experience I've ever had - probably about to have to hire an attorney.
Traded in my wife's 2019 Explorer on 9/30 - got her a new VW Atlas. All of that went well.
Get home and realize there is no key for the wheel locks. Took two weeks for them to figure it out and send us a new one - had to constantly bombard and remind them. Wife couldn't really drive the car because they're the type of locks you can't get off without the key unless you want to weld a nut onto the end. So if she got a flat she'd be SOL
Thought everything was resolved.
As of today 10-22 her Explorer has not been paid off. I think they "technically" have 25 days...so Monday. HOWEVER - they sold the Explorer a week ago. I can still track it via the Ford App. So someone is out there driving around in a car that is still legally titled in our name. I have NEVER had a dealer take more than 2 weeks to pay one off. I buy new vehicles every two years and this is the first time I've run into this - had one take 20 days - but it was no big deal since they were glad to communicate.
I guess if they don't pay it off by Monday (the 25th day) I need to lawyer up. Can't get anyone over there to call me back or own up to WHY the vehicle hasn't been paid off - and how it's been sold because since it's not paid off Ford Motor Credit obviously has a lien on the title - and a new title can't be issued to the new owner.
Avoid Brandon Tomes VW. smoke a doobie with a stiff drink or two. itll be ok. did you vote for joe?
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/23/21 03:41 AM
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texasag93
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You need to fill out and file form VTR346 within 30 days of selling the vehicle to avoid problems with the State of Texas. Form VTR346This does not help with the pay off, but it keeps you from having problems with toll roads and other governmental BS.
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/23/21 03:46 AM
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Bee'z
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You bought a VW... Expecations were low to begin with lol
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/23/21 03:50 AM
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Bee'z
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Pay a lawyer to fix a 10k dollar problem makes not since but okay.
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/23/21 12:29 PM
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Yeah, lawyer up right away. That'll show them. In fact, it'll show everyone. We have a legally binding contract - what do you suggest big guy? We live nearly two hours away from the dealer. I can't do magic and get them on the phone or make them return calls. Don't be afraid of your own shadow. Just what harm have you suffered? Btw, you already said it - you have a legally binding contract. I'm going to "lawyer up" is no different than when you told guys you were going to call your mommy. Quit trying to call, put it in writing and don't act so dang desperate. You are the one who chose to do business two hours away so deal with it.
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/23/21 01:34 PM
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This doesn’t sound like a big deal at all. Especially not a situation where you need to “lawyer up”. You even said yourself that they still have time.
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/23/21 02:05 PM
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Imagine the intensity of the reaction when a real problem manifests itself.
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/23/21 02:09 PM
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Yeah, lawyer up right away. That'll show them. In fact, it'll show everyone. We have a legally binding contract - what do you suggest big guy? We live nearly two hours away from the dealer. I can't do magic and get them on the phone or make them return calls. Maybe go speak to the General Manager (politely) and lay everything out. No lawyer is going to work on this chicken chit cause.
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/23/21 02:46 PM
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You bought a VW... Expecations were low to begin with lol Haha
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/23/21 03:14 PM
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Yeah, lawyer up right away. That'll show them. In fact, it'll show everyone. Free advice is usually about worth what it cost. Get a lawyer.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/23/21 04:37 PM
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Geez . . ., what has this guy lost or suffered? Nada. We shouldn't do business with this fir cuz they didn't return this guy's phone call.
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/23/21 04:53 PM
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OP, it happen's a lot with car dealers. I got burned by Gene Messer Ford a couple of weeks ago buying a used truck via the internet that I needed in a hurry, trusted that the salesman was honest, he wasn't. Called the dealership to see if they would make it right, they won't. I paid to fix the problems and move on, still cheaper and easier than an attorney.
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/23/21 04:55 PM
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Report it stolen. That should get some attention.
My botnet is bigger than yours.
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/23/21 06:19 PM
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soooo
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Report it stolen. That should get some attention.
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/23/21 07:17 PM
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Yes, file the false report.
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/24/21 02:27 AM
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I’m guessing this didn’t go the way the OP thought it would
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/24/21 02:29 AM
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Bee'z
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Probably not Juddly. It is what it is lol
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Re: Brandon Tomes VW Mckinney
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10/24/21 03:45 AM
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It is just what JetDad said, they are floating it hoping someone buys it before they are required to pay it off so they can use the buyers money and not theirs. File the VTR346 and ride their [censored] daily, no point in wasting your time/money with a lawyer. Call your bank and confirm it has not been paid off after the 25h day and if it has not file a complaint here- https://txdmv.secure.force.com/Complaint/I would bet after a complaint is filed it is paid off within 24 hours.
Wealth is of the heart and mind and not of the pocket
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