tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post8388129403664225725..comments2023-10-25T05:22:34.882-04:00Comments on f8hasit: stereotype fulfilled...f8hasithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09195691823384775191noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-71204009537983192942010-12-10T21:49:00.387-05:002010-12-10T21:49:00.387-05:00I was scammed by these guys last year. My story is...I was scammed by these guys last year. My story is similiar to many of the stories I have seen about these guys. The worst thing about it all is the feeling you can't do anything about it and they will go right on scamming others. Here is a simple idea though that everyone can do to try to hurt these bastards where they will hurt most. I have looked them up and found that besides EBAY they drum up a lot of business on the Craigslist site in Cleveland Ohio.So all you have to do is log on to craigslist Cleveland and click on cars for sale then do a search not on title only but for the entire listing for "autos direct online". When I did it 170 listings popped up. Then you systematically click on every one of their ads and flag the ad for "spam/overpost". If enough people do this craigslist will delete the ad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-75224012194762843512010-02-23T08:28:39.132-05:002010-02-23T08:28:39.132-05:00@Annonymous - Thanks for adding YOUR story as well...@Annonymous - Thanks for adding YOUR story as well! I've now been contacted by several people that have had the same experience as we have!<br /><br />I've sent information to the Better Business Bureau and they are investigating. With more people coming forward, perhaps we can keep others from making the same trusting mistake that we did.<br /><br />I'm also adding your story to the local news. I've sent our information into an investigative team. They are doing some research. I'll keep you posted on the outcome!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing YOUR story with me!<br />:-)<br />Nancyf8hasithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09195691823384775191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-6447823777588707722010-02-23T07:32:35.592-05:002010-02-23T07:32:35.592-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-45347823415510268672010-02-10T05:23:18.402-05:002010-02-10T05:23:18.402-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-46573164444425997702010-02-10T00:11:21.431-05:002010-02-10T00:11:21.431-05:00I'd be pissed as hell. I'm a firm believ...I'd be pissed as hell. I'm a firm believer in "what goes around comes around," though. Someone is gonna stick it to them one of these days.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431248436494081319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-2206925554496512952010-01-17T17:31:29.280-05:002010-01-17T17:31:29.280-05:00Shame on them for pulling this stunt - which sound...Shame on them for pulling this stunt - which sounds totally illegal, by the way. But I guess you can't prove it. But they totally blew it because they lost a customer in you, and all the people you've relayed this story to! Suckers!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756564685282866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-1131883855734382582010-01-12T23:54:48.659-05:002010-01-12T23:54:48.659-05:00Oh I know the pain so well. I thought I was safe ...Oh I know the pain so well. I thought I was safe buying a used Toyota from an authorized Toyota dealer. Ha! Ha ha ha! And what's more, ha!<br /><br />Toyota head office flat out told me that they didn't give a damn if their authorized dealers told lies, as long as they didn't put them in writing. Yup, that kind of world.<br /><br />Your words of warning about AutosDirectOnline have been taken to heart and will be repeated any and every time I hear of anybody considering buying a car from them. I know I have in the past, so I'm sure I will again in the future.tattytiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408220720084181008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-59441373160759208612010-01-12T22:14:11.819-05:002010-01-12T22:14:11.819-05:00I think you should email them the link to this blo...I think you should email them the link to this blog post. I know I won't ever buy from them.Britta Bowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07964069576387961945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-71111096429873926302010-01-12T19:07:11.247-05:002010-01-12T19:07:11.247-05:00Well that sucks!Well that sucks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-71967038896158559182010-01-12T18:41:17.878-05:002010-01-12T18:41:17.878-05:00Auch!Sorry about that Nancy. I support your quest ...Auch!Sorry about that Nancy. I support your quest to bring the effing company Autowhatever down!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05138130931988628398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-20893759976019619092010-01-12T12:49:57.579-05:002010-01-12T12:49:57.579-05:00Unfortunately, this is the world we live in. Good ...Unfortunately, this is the world we live in. Good versus Evil. We were raised to be honest and upfront while other were raised to be false and devious. The true strength resides in those that remain unchanged (although smarter), from transgressions against them. I often find myself wanting to inflict the same harm done unto me; but then I think "...I'd be crossing over to the other side..."<br /><br />This is the daily challenge...Jelacohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09352915091097462013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-8234680470674793062010-01-11T21:01:51.378-05:002010-01-11T21:01:51.378-05:00Good for you, Nancy!!
Glad to hear you're spe...Good for you, Nancy!!<br /><br />Glad to hear you're spearheading a campaign against this company.<br /><br />I once had a very bad experience with a used car and complained and bitched until they replaced it with another one. At one point, I actually started yelling in the financers office until he got so nervous that he gave me what I wanted just to get me the hell out of his office - HA!<br /><br />Good luck.<br /><br />You GO, girl!Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-9616467028209938592010-01-11T19:30:40.935-05:002010-01-11T19:30:40.935-05:00Bastards.Bastards.Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10637001710961200469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-89632843239358341972010-01-11T15:22:50.655-05:002010-01-11T15:22:50.655-05:00I hope you get them for this. Some people, boo.
...I hope you get them for this. Some people, boo.<br /><br />(Oh, and I have to say that the photo on this post made me laugh! Totally stereotypical but totally accurate!).<br /><br />http://search-for-the-perfect10.blogspot.comKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912887923180093346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-12548216835394294942010-01-11T09:30:28.049-05:002010-01-11T09:30:28.049-05:00I'm sure someone's already mentioned this ...I'm sure someone's already mentioned this (waaay to many comments to weed through, doll) but make sure you report them to the BBB. I'd also look for any other governing forces for used auto makers.<br /><br />If you're REALLY feeling the burn, why don't you (inexpensively) copy some flyers and put 'em on the windshields of the front cars in their lots...with BIG BOLD LETTERS THAT SAY "THIS CAR IS A LEMON!! DO NOT BUY!!<br /><br />GRRRRRRRR.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-83029556104212120122010-01-11T03:48:46.527-05:002010-01-11T03:48:46.527-05:00Nice naming and shaming job.
Next time I'm in...Nice naming and shaming job.<br /><br />Next time I'm in Ohio, I'll make a point of not buying a car from those guys. <br /><br />Especially a black DiscoUberGrumpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043593994487575377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-1828919619572481822010-01-10T18:57:17.615-05:002010-01-10T18:57:17.615-05:00I have worked at car dealers & even though rep...I have worked at car dealers & even though reputable, there are always little things they don't tell you so they can make xtra money. <br />My car recently broke down & I'm looking into getting another used car. It's very hard to find something reliable & not over-priced. I bought my now broken-down car from friends & haven't even had it a year. They didn't have problems with it but the minute I bought it, all downhill from there. I need something newer than a '96 this time...lol.Moonrayvennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254803252513819562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-11021108183005446892010-01-10T17:33:59.626-05:002010-01-10T17:33:59.626-05:00this kinda thing makes my blood boil. Good luck wi...this kinda thing makes my blood boil. Good luck with your efforts.Carma Sezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897159620671834070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-87544690571354921652010-01-10T10:24:48.322-05:002010-01-10T10:24:48.322-05:00Hi Nancy, I've just slid an award your way fro...Hi Nancy, I've just slid an award your way from my blog. Come check it out in the CAPTAINS'S BLOG: SUPPLEMENTAL at the end of yesterday's blog entry (http://bit.ly/58RV81). Thanks for an ace blog, IndigoIndigo Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957870121933442627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-75581317402804636062010-01-09T04:57:32.173-05:002010-01-09T04:57:32.173-05:00I think you're missing the big picture here. ...I think you're missing the big picture here. You used words like spark plugs and gaskets like you knew what you were talking about!!! And your guy friend came to you for help. I am so impressed. Your cool factor is thru the roof. I once bought a car ($27,000...) because I liked the sound it made when the door was open. It wasn't your typical ding ding ding. It was more of a ping ping ping. Well, the door thing AND it had cup holders placed in the most convenient place ever. Lets just say that when I was in an accident that totalled the car, it was a little gift from heaven. <br />Anyways, I am so proud of you! And watch out, Mr. Slimy Used Car Salesman...karma's a b****.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07333759149933371283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-65627562275110612132010-01-09T00:01:07.510-05:002010-01-09T00:01:07.510-05:00That's just the pits! And you probably feel s...That's just the pits! And you probably feel so responsible because you were helping, I said, HELPING a friend! Man-- it's like they say, no good deed goes unpunished. But how do people like that look at themselves in the mirror??? Grrrrrr...Leah Rubinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13748324754530747231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-39064501696131202392010-01-08T22:23:40.915-05:002010-01-08T22:23:40.915-05:00UGH!!!!! It's people like that that make you ...UGH!!!!! It's people like that that make you wanna hire some gang member to go down there and stick a shotgun in that sorry excuse for a human being's face and MAKE HIM GIVE YOU ALL YOUR MONEY BACK! If I was wealthy, I'd take a full page ad out in the newspaper and trash that horrible business. GOOD LUCK!!!!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14480522255028503327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-54691019971960802262010-01-08T01:43:07.348-05:002010-01-08T01:43:07.348-05:00Well at least you didn't sold a stolen car. I ...Well at least you didn't sold a stolen car. I bought a car from a used car place that had it's own shop. My other car needed repairs. While it was in the shop, my new car got wrecked and found out it was stolen. They claimed it was a repo. My other car (the one in the shop) was to be ready in a few days. I went to go get it and it was gone. They claimed the macanic stole it!<br /><br />I bad mouthed them all over town! They eventually closed up shop.<br /><br />Spread the word of their scrupulous behavior as far and wide as you can!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979939882187985994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-6139880159736702592010-01-07T22:33:47.789-05:002010-01-07T22:33:47.789-05:00Say now........I actually live for this kind of st...Say now........I actually live for this kind of stuff and love to take these kind of jackasses on!<br /><br />In my state, you have to file a WRITTEN complaint with the Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General's Office. I encourage you to do this with a copy to the dealer. Car dealers are the No. 1 consumer complaint with our AG; they even have a Dealer Investigator subsection. Secondly, call the AG's office and remind him you are a voter. The AG is an elected official and if they are up for election in '10, this may motivate them a little more to do something. Politicians love publicity. What better publicity than to show how they are protecting the voter by taking on a shady auto dealer? Then, I would give old "Drew Boy" a call and tell him that you think 2010 might be a little worse sales-wise than 2009 and wish him the best of luck. (God, I wish I were closer to help you!)<br /><br />Lastly, I will gladly appoint this firm as next weeks Idiot Sponsor of my website. (Notice I didn't say adopt; you have no say when you are appointed). I can't take all of the credit, but do wish to point out that once I adopted American Airlnes 2 weeks ago as an Idiot Sponsor, the FAA suddenly announced they were going to "heighten scrutiny" of AA. I'm sure it was our affiliation.Kfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13996516456240021348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-75787507501834728142010-01-07T22:15:33.083-05:002010-01-07T22:15:33.083-05:00@when Pigs Fly - A fellow complainer? In Ohio? How...@when Pigs Fly - A fellow complainer? In Ohio? How wonderful for me! Thanks for the lead. And as far as your spotlight? It's WELL deserved.<br />:-)<br /><br />@Joshua - sorry for your past situationas well...however, I'm glad to know I wasn't the ONLY one that's been scammed!<br /><br />@Suzicate - I had this nagging feeling that said, "have it checked out." but I dismissed it. I should KNOW better than to set aside my instincts. Some day I actually might LEARN that lesson!<br /><br />@Jen - That is such a thoughful comment, one I really don't deserve, but geez...it makes me feel a little good about this whole mess! Thank YOU!<br />:-)<br /><br />And an update...I've sent links to this post and e-mails to ALL the local channels. I even sent one to eBay's Meg Whitman. Oh yeah. I've got a cause now.<br />:-)<br /><br />Thanks to ALL for your comments and support!<br />Nancyf8hasithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09195691823384775191noreply@blogger.com