Bought a wheel lift at detroit wrecker sales never been more dissatisfied with a piece of junk wheel lift in my life. I paid nearly 20k to have these crooks screw up my truck. They reinforced the frame but in doing so messed up all my wiring so now i have tail lights now and then. The bed doesn't fit correctly at all its sitting crooked and i even had my buddy who owns a body shop try to get it to fit correctly but he said it couldn't be done not now. That's just the beginning the first day on call with this truck a 2018 f350 i tried to pick up a tahoe and guess what nope wouldn't do it, called mike and he explained that its not built for that but honestly said it would to almost anything before i bought it. Wrong...So i called another truck to get it etc. I then tried to tow a chevrolet 1500 reg cab long bed. I picked it up from the rear fully extended and it did just fine until i tried to turn the swing of the bumper took out my tailgate on my truck, destroyed it and called mike again and he said pull the tailgate off next time. Wth. The reach on this pos is nearly nothing so don't be fooled by these crooks and their little gang of crooks. I tried to file charges on him for theft by deception but the local law enforcement told me its a civil matter even though i had evidence from conversations through texts with them. So now i'm left with a truck i owe upwards of 70k for that will to golf carts perfectly fine. Do yourself a favor and do the background on this company, i had a gentleman contact me through a forum who explained they filed bankruptcy on them in 2017. I'm going to compile as much evidence as humanly possible to give to my attorney to get back my money. Please be safe and god bless
Bought a wheel lift at Detroit Wrecker Sales Never been more dissatisfied with a piece of junk wheel lift in my life. I paid nearly 20k to have these crooks screw up my truck. They reinforced the frame but in doing so messed up all my wiring so now I have tail lights now and then. The bed doesn't fit correctly at all its sitting crooked and I even had my buddy who owns a body shop try to get it to fit correctly but he said it couldn't be done not now.
That's just the beginning the first day on call with this truck a 2018 f350 I tried to pick up a Tahoe and guess what nope wouldn't do it, Called Mike and he explained that its not built for that but honestly said it would to almost anything before I bought it. Wrong....So I called another truck to get it etc. I then tried to tow a Chevrolet 1500 reg cab long bed . I picked it up from the rear fully extended and it did just fine until I tried to turn the swing of the bumper took out my tailgate on my truck , Destroyed it And called Mike again and he said pull the tailgate off next time. WTH.
The reach on this pos is nearly nothing so don't be fooled by these crooks and their little gang of crooks. I tried to file charges on him for theft by deception but the local law enforcement told me its a civil matter even though I had evidence from conversations through texts with them. So now I'm left with a truck I owe upwards of 70k for that will to golf carts perfectly fine. DO yourself a favor and do the background on this company , I had a gentleman contact me through a forum who explained they filed bankruptcy on them in 2017 . I'm going to compile as much evidence as humanly possible to give to my attorney to get back my money. Please be safe and god bless
STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE! Detroit wreckers franchise installed brand new slide in unit in my 2016 Ram and caused tremendous damage to my truck. Scratches everywhere. They also improperly installed frame reinforcement brackets. Every single thing they messed up had to completely be redone, including clutch pump and hydrolic hoses. That cost me even more money, down time with truck, loss of business and complete confusion with reinstall. They also over charged me 2500.00 and they have no insurance on file with the state for their business. These people at Detroit wreckers are professional scammers. They put tons of fake reviews on their sites. But the funny thing is no one in the Chicago region deals with these horrible people. I was warned by several people to avoid this place, but I thought Mike the owner sounded like a decent and honest person, Boy was I wrong. He got over on me big time. Well I guess you live and lear
Stay away from this place! detroit wreckers franchise installed brand new slide in unit in my 2016 ram and caused tremendous damage to my truck. Scratches everywhere. They also improperly installed frame reinforcement brackets. Every single thing they messed up had to completely be redone, including clutch pump and hydrolic hoses. That cost me even more money, down time with truck, loss of business and complete confusion with reinstall. They also over charged me 2500.00 and they have no insurance on file with the state for their business. These people at detroit wreckers are professional scammers. They put tons of fake reviews on their sites. But the funny thing is no one in the chicago region deals with these horrible people. I was warned by several people to avoid this place, but i thought mike the owner sounded like a decent and honest person, boy was i wrong. He got over on me big time. Well i guess you live and lear
They did the same to me back in 2018... I bought a new unit off them and it did nothing as advertised. I couldn't load a normal car properly without bashing the back of my truck. I called them and they basically blew me off. Said I needed to remove my tailgate and not tow pickups etc. I tried fpr a refund but was told to pound salt. Im currently working with others scammed in the industry to take legal action against this company.
Back in june of 2016 I had been searching for a new repo lift for my brand new Ram Truck. So I decided to try a Gladiator lift by Detroit wreckers. When i told Mike the owner of Detroit Wreckers i wanted to purchase the Gladiator he confirmed he had it built and ready to be installed. So i asked him how soon he could get me in for an appointment and he replied he's booked for the next couple months. Being there are no other places that sell the Gladiator or have experience with this newer designed wheel lift, i was concerned I couldn't wait that long due to loss of business with no tow truck. So i asked Mike if he had anyone else that could do a professional installation. Mike conned me into Driving all the way to Chapel Hill Texas to his supposed new franchise with a completely different name. So i fell for this Mike guys B.S. and took the drive. Mike seemed like such a genuinely concerned person that i was completely taken by surprise. As soon as i arrived in Texas i soon found out that this shorter version of the Gladiator wheel lift wasn't even available. So these scammer friends of Mike tried getting me to buy a lil Hercules wheel lift. They had one on one of their tow trucks so i tried it out moving a few cars around and let me tell you it was the biggest pile of crap i ever towed with. So these bandit friends of Mike figured out another way to scam me. They offered to install the lift of my choice for a reduced rate for the wasted trip all the way to Texas from Chicago. So we aggreed on 1200.00 labor to install a Dynamic 701 wheel lift. That price seemed very fair being they were installing a clutch pump with it. So this is where the nightmare really started. When the lift arrived 2 days later, their installer walked off the job. Meanwhile my brand new Ram 3500 crew cab was sitting in their shop with bed completely removed why i don't know. Because you don't need frame reinforcement with Dynamic 701 slide in units. Now meanwhile I'm calling up Mikes phone at Detroit Wreckers like crazy because he was totallly ingnoring my calls. When i called him with a blocked number he answered and basically told me sorry I'm on my own! Now 3 whole weeks later these idiot buddies of Mikes in Texas finally get truck put back together. Total improper installation of the Dynamic 701. Then because i wouldn't except my truck in this condition, Detroit wreckers and his criminal buddies drafted up a 4100.00 bill and threatened to lien my truck if i didn't pay. So i called the local sheriff who by the way has towing contract with Mikes cronies. Deputies basically told me its a civil matter and i would have to pay because work was done on truck. I even had email proof of install price quote on original Gladiator. Sheriff still said its a civil matter and they cannot get involved. So Mike and his buddies got to split up all my money. I ended up having to have my truck completely redone when i got back home. Another 2300.00 later my truck was finally able to make me some money. Do not trust Detroit wreckers! They seem like they're on the up and up but they are not i assure you. Mikes charm is how he screws people so well. Believe me, Mike is a professional scam artist. look at his reviews they are so fake. Its almost like the customers were reading what to say off a card. What a joke this place is. Mike and Lee belong in prison for what they did to me. If you are in the Repossession or Towing Industry please spread the word about what these lying scumbags Did to me. I have never been put in such a messed up situation before. Felt like i was basically being held captive 1200 miles from home. There was a point i considered using force to get my truck the hell out of there but i just said to myself its not worth going to jail over pieces of garbage like Detroit wreckers. Karma is a son of a gun!
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Bought a wheel lift at detroit wrecker sales never been more dissatisfied with a piece of junk wheel lift in my life. I paid nearly 20k to have these crooks screw up my truck. They reinforced the frame but in doing so messed up all my wiring so now i have tail lights now and then. The bed doesn't fit correctly at all its sitting crooked and i even had my buddy who owns a body shop try to get it to fit correctly but he said it couldn't be done not now. That's just the beginning the first day on call with this truck a 2018 f350 i tried to pick up a tahoe and guess what nope wouldn't do it, called mike and he explained that its not built for that but honestly said it would to almost anything before i bought it. Wrong...So i called another truck to get it etc. I then tried to tow a chevrolet 1500 reg cab long bed. I picked it up from the rear fully extended and it did just fine until i tried to turn the swing of the bumper took out my tailgate on my truck, destroyed it and called mike again and he said pull the tailgate off next time. Wth. The reach on this pos is nearly nothing so don't be fooled by these crooks and their little gang of crooks. I tried to file charges on him for theft by deception but the local law enforcement told me its a civil matter even though i had evidence from conversations through texts with them. So now i'm left with a truck i owe upwards of 70k for that will to golf carts perfectly fine. Do yourself a favor and do the background on this company, i had a gentleman contact me through a forum who explained they filed bankruptcy on them in 2017. I'm going to compile as much evidence as humanly possible to give to my attorney to get back my money. Please be safe and god bless
Bought a wheel lift at Detroit Wrecker Sales Never been more dissatisfied with a piece of junk wheel lift in my life. I paid nearly 20k to have these crooks screw up my truck. They reinforced the frame but in doing so messed up all my wiring so now I have tail lights now and then. The bed doesn't fit correctly at all its sitting crooked and I even had my buddy who owns a body shop try to get it to fit correctly but he said it couldn't be done not now.
That's just the beginning the first day on call with this truck a 2018 f350 I tried to pick up a Tahoe and guess what nope wouldn't do it, Called Mike and he explained that its not built for that but honestly said it would to almost anything before I bought it. Wrong....So I called another truck to get it etc. I then tried to tow a Chevrolet 1500 reg cab long bed . I picked it up from the rear fully extended and it did just fine until I tried to turn the swing of the bumper took out my tailgate on my truck , Destroyed it And called Mike again and he said pull the tailgate off next time. WTH.
The reach on this pos is nearly nothing so don't be fooled by these crooks and their little gang of crooks. I tried to file charges on him for theft by deception but the local law enforcement told me its a civil matter even though I had evidence from conversations through texts with them. So now I'm left with a truck I owe upwards of 70k for that will to golf carts perfectly fine. DO yourself a favor and do the background on this company , I had a gentleman contact me through a forum who explained they filed bankruptcy on them in 2017 . I'm going to compile as much evidence as humanly possible to give to my attorney to get back my money. Please be safe and god bless
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STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE! Detroit wreckers franchise installed brand new slide in unit in my 2016 Ram and caused tremendous damage to my truck. Scratches everywhere. They also improperly installed frame reinforcement brackets. Every single thing they messed up had to completely be redone, including clutch pump and hydrolic hoses. That cost me even more money, down time with truck, loss of business and complete confusion with reinstall. They also over charged me 2500.00 and they have no insurance on file with the state for their business. These people at Detroit wreckers are professional scammers. They put tons of fake reviews on their sites. But the funny thing is no one in the Chicago region deals with these horrible people. I was warned by several people to avoid this place, but I thought Mike the owner sounded like a decent and honest person, Boy was I wrong. He got over on me big time. Well I guess you live and lear
Stay away from this place! detroit wreckers franchise installed brand new slide in unit in my 2016 ram and caused tremendous damage to my truck. Scratches everywhere. They also improperly installed frame reinforcement brackets. Every single thing they messed up had to completely be redone, including clutch pump and hydrolic hoses. That cost me even more money, down time with truck, loss of business and complete confusion with reinstall. They also over charged me 2500.00 and they have no insurance on file with the state for their business. These people at detroit wreckers are professional scammers. They put tons of fake reviews on their sites. But the funny thing is no one in the chicago region deals with these horrible people. I was warned by several people to avoid this place, but i thought mike the owner sounded like a decent and honest person, boy was i wrong. He got over on me big time. Well i guess you live and lear
Mike is a scammer
They did the same to me back in 2018... I bought a new unit off them and it did nothing as advertised. I couldn't load a normal car properly without bashing the back of my truck. I called them and they basically blew me off. Said I needed to remove my tailgate and not tow pickups etc. I tried fpr a refund but was told to pound salt. Im currently working with others scammed in the industry to take legal action against this company.
Back in june of 2016 I had been searching for a new repo lift for my brand new Ram Truck. So I decided to try a Gladiator lift by Detroit wreckers. When i told Mike the owner of Detroit Wreckers i wanted to purchase the Gladiator he confirmed he had it built and ready to be installed. So i asked him how soon he could get me in for an appointment and he replied he's booked for the next couple months. Being there are no other places that sell the Gladiator or have experience with this newer designed wheel lift, i was concerned I couldn't wait that long due to loss of business with no tow truck. So i asked Mike if he had anyone else that could do a professional installation. Mike conned me into Driving all the way to Chapel Hill Texas to his supposed new franchise with a completely different name. So i fell for this Mike guys B.S. and took the drive. Mike seemed like such a genuinely concerned person that i was completely taken by surprise. As soon as i arrived in Texas i soon found out that this shorter version of the Gladiator wheel lift wasn't even available. So these scammer friends of Mike tried getting me to buy a lil Hercules wheel lift. They had one on one of their tow trucks so i tried it out moving a few cars around and let me tell you it was the biggest pile of crap i ever towed with. So these bandit friends of Mike figured out another way to scam me. They offered to install the lift of my choice for a reduced rate for the wasted trip all the way to Texas from Chicago. So we aggreed on 1200.00 labor to install a Dynamic 701 wheel lift. That price seemed very fair being they were installing a clutch pump with it. So this is where the nightmare really started. When the lift arrived 2 days later, their installer walked off the job. Meanwhile my brand new Ram 3500 crew cab was sitting in their shop with bed completely removed why i don't know. Because you don't need frame reinforcement with Dynamic 701 slide in units. Now meanwhile I'm calling up Mikes phone at Detroit Wreckers like crazy because he was totallly ingnoring my calls. When i called him with a blocked number he answered and basically told me sorry I'm on my own! Now 3 whole weeks later these idiot buddies of Mikes in Texas finally get truck put back together. Total improper installation of the Dynamic 701. Then because i wouldn't except my truck in this condition, Detroit wreckers and his criminal buddies drafted up a 4100.00 bill and threatened to lien my truck if i didn't pay. So i called the local sheriff who by the way has towing contract with Mikes cronies. Deputies basically told me its a civil matter and i would have to pay because work was done on truck. I even had email proof of install price quote on original Gladiator. Sheriff still said its a civil matter and they cannot get involved. So Mike and his buddies got to split up all my money. I ended up having to have my truck completely redone when i got back home. Another 2300.00 later my truck was finally able to make me some money. Do not trust Detroit wreckers! They seem like they're on the up and up but they are not i assure you. Mikes charm is how he screws people so well. Believe me, Mike is a professional scam artist. look at his reviews they are so fake. Its almost like the customers were reading what to say off a card. What a joke this place is. Mike and Lee belong in prison for what they did to me. If you are in the Repossession or Towing Industry please spread the word about what these lying scumbags Did to me. I have never been put in such a messed up situation before. Felt like i was basically being held captive 1200 miles from home. There was a point i considered using force to get my truck the hell out of there but i just said to myself its not worth going to jail over pieces of garbage like Detroit wreckers. Karma is a son of a gun!