On July 10, 2010 I purchased a 1999 Honda Odyssey. My husband was told there was nothing wrong with it, and that their service department had inspected it. He brought the vehicle in on July 26, 2010 because of transmission problems (as the transmission started jumping and dragging). He was told by Jeff, the service manager, that my transmission was okay; that the vehicle needed motor mounts, and a catalytic converter. The unnamed individual told my husband that "we did not check the vehicle to see if it had any problems. We changed the oil, and cleaned it up, and put it out for sale".
After a brief argument, he stated "I don't have to do anything for you, and I am not going to make you whole". He went to state that "the catalytic converter would cost $1,200, and the motor mounts would cost $691, that we would split the cost". After another brief argument, he stated "I have a friend that can maybe build you a catalytic converter and save you money. " He called his friend (or pretended too). He then stated "we can get the cost down to about $1100, and split the difference. My husband said okay.
After two days the vehicle was ready, however they did not put a new catalytic converter on the vehicle. They put one motor mount, which can be seen (the invoice state two motor mounts were installed), however, the invoice does not say anything about a catalytic converter! In fact, the invoice states: Total Invoice 0.00. My husband had to pay $553.00 before they would give him the vehicle. Yes, the transmission problems still exist, but we were told "your transmission is okay.". The bottom line, they sold us a vehicle that needed motor mounts, and a transmission, and then they screwed us out of more money! The face of the invoice it states: Eskridge Auto Group (and under that it states) "good service isn't hard to find".
They have caused grief, severe depression, stress, and anxiety. My husband and I are arguing with one another, as we have lost our money ($5,000.00) because of a bad investment. It will take thousands of dollars in attorney's fees to recover, which we don't have.
