I purchased the vehicle...out of state (2018 Kia Stinger) after having it inspected. Was told about a sound from the rear end but was assured it was nothing. The vehicle started smoking out of the exhaust less than two weeks later. Took it to several shops to diagnose the issue. The engine turbochargers and intercooler needed to be replaced. The estimate from the Kia dealership near me was $13,000. Not long after they were repaired the main rear seal failed. No remedy was offered by the dealership as it was an as-is transaction. The problem is there would have been no way to know that the turbos or main rear seal was bad with what was, at best, a cursory inspection...especially if the problem was apparently intermittent at the time. The salesman also insinuated that most people are scared of aftermarket parts even though they're "better than the original parts". I also take issue with the fact that even though there was no expressed warranty from the dealer, it wasn't relayed to me that I would have absolutely no warranty coverage with the aftermarket parts installed. That would have been a detail of some importance since I mentioned it at the time. This was a misrepresentation by omission. I would have reevaluated my position if I'd known that was going to be the case. I tried to get a portion of the repair costs covered to no avail.
The biggest disappointment is the unscrupulous nature of the dealership...and the salesman Nick Kulaga. Their argument is that basically since I had a defective car inspected without finding any damage or defects that it's my problem. It's the old "buyer beware" adage. I thought that was a thing of the past but apparently not. Some things never change...typical car sales behavior. I suppose it's too much to ask for a business to stand by anything they sell...even a little. They're not too concerned with customers' satisfaction as much as taking what they can from them. Shady business practices give all dealers a bad name even if it only happens occasionally. I wouldn't trust this place in any capacity. Buyer beware.
Lindsay Acura Reviews
I purchased the vehicle...out of state (2018 Kia Stinger) after having it inspected. Was told about a sound from the rear end but was assured it was nothing. The vehicle started smoking out of the exhaust less than two weeks later. Took it to several shops to diagnose the issue. The engine turbochargers and intercooler needed to be replaced. The estimate from the Kia dealership near me was $13,000. Not long after they were repaired the main rear seal failed. No remedy was offered by the dealership as it was an as-is transaction. The problem is there would have been no way to know that the turbos or main rear seal was bad with what was, at best, a cursory inspection...especially if the problem was apparently intermittent at the time. The salesman also insinuated that most people are scared of aftermarket parts even though they're "better than the original parts". I also take issue with the fact that even though there was no expressed warranty from the dealer, it wasn't relayed to me that I would have absolutely no warranty coverage with the aftermarket parts installed. That would have been a detail of some importance since I mentioned it at the time. This was a misrepresentation by omission. I would have reevaluated my position if I'd known that was going to be the case. I tried to get a portion of the repair costs covered to no avail.
The biggest disappointment is the unscrupulous nature of the dealership...and the salesman Nick Kulaga. Their argument is that basically since I had a defective car inspected without finding any damage or defects that it's my problem. It's the old "buyer beware" adage. I thought that was a thing of the past but apparently not. Some things never change...typical car sales behavior. I suppose it's too much to ask for a business to stand by anything they sell...even a little. They're not too concerned with customers' satisfaction as much as taking what they can from them. Shady business practices give all dealers a bad name even if it only happens occasionally. I wouldn't trust this place in any capacity. Buyer beware.