What are some used car horror stories?

I heard of a used car dealer who rolled back the odometer. A customer bought the car thinking it had low mileage, but later realized it had been driven much more. The dealer refused to take responsibility and the customer was left with a car worth far less than what they paid.

Oh, there are plenty! Like when a car seemed fine on the test drive but broke down the next day. And finding out it had a hidden history of major accidents.

One common horror story is being sold a flood - damaged car without being informed. These cars often have hidden problems like electrical issues that can be very costly to repair.

Sometimes, the car's mileage can be tampered with, making it seem like it's been driven less than it actually has. That's a common horror story.

A used car dealer in a big city had success by specializing in a particular type of cars, like vintage cars. He became known as the go - to guy for vintage car enthusiasts. He sourced cars from all over the country, restored them to a high standard, and sold them at a premium. His knowledge and passion for these cars set him apart from other dealers in the area.

There are cases where people were tricked into signing contracts with hidden fees. For example, a woman thought she was getting a great deal on a car finance. But later she found out there were all kinds of extra charges like processing fees that were not disclosed upfront. These fees added up to thousands of dollars over the course of the loan, and she struggled to make the payments as a result.

One horror story is when a car owner paid a lot for a custom car wrap. But after a few weeks, the wrap started to peel off in large chunks, making the car look really shabby.

One horror story could be when a seller thought they sold their car to a legitimate buyer. The buyer gave a fake check and took the car. By the time the seller found out the check was bad, the car was long gone and they had no way to track the buyer.

There was a case where a customer test - drove a car at the lot and it seemed fine. However, after purchasing it and getting it home, they noticed strange noises coming from the brakes. When they took it back to the car lot, the staff there tried to blame the customer for causing the problem. They were very unhelpful in trying to fix the issue and the customer ended up having to pay a lot of money at an independent mechanic to get it sorted.

One horror story is getting a rental car that breaks down in the middle of nowhere. I was on a long road trip and suddenly the engine started making strange noises and then just died. I was stranded for hours waiting for the rental company to send help.