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Cars.com Mixed Reviews Reflecting Real Customer Experiences

As an expert in the automotive industry, I've delved into the reviews for Dundee Ford on various platforms. The feedback is a mixed bag, with some customers praising the customer service and overall experience, while others express disappointment in the offers received. It seems that transparency and consistency in pricing are areas that need improvement. Despite some negative experiences, there are shining moments where customers have found great value and service. When considering Dundee Ford, it's essential to weigh these varied perspectives to make an informed decision that aligns with your expectations and needs.

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Cars.com Mid-Island Hyundai, Centereach, NY 11720

I just leased a car from Mid-Island Hyundai... Great service... Great deal

I had gone to 4 dealerships and decided on Mid-Island because of the sales person Peter Marcus and the General Manager Brendan Miller... they took the time to explain leasing (since I had never leased a car before). I never felt pushed into anything or rushed. They were great.

I had also gone to Atlantic Hyundai and the sales person there was rude, condescending, and sarcastic... I ran back to Mid-Island and finalized the lease there, I choose Mid-Island because of customer service... while waiting to speak to the sales person I listened to all the staff around where I was seated and realized all of these sales people were professional and respectful... the person who handled the credit and banking aspect of the lease took time to explain everything and I had many questions and I never had the feeling of being pushed into anything.

Mid-Island Hyundai, thank you for a great experience...

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Cars.com Rudy of exit 5 auto sales is a salesman of high integrety and was very patient and helpful!

I went to exit 5 auto sales in Latham, N. Y. to buy a 2010 Toyota Peruis he had for sale in car Garus. Rudy was very patient with me when we looked the car over and went on a long road test. Rudy was most helpful in helping to get the loan that we needed at what we were able to safely pay for a 12 mos. Rudy also got us operator manuals that were missing for the car. We wanted to pay a large down payment on the car and did using cash. When we got home (35 miles away) Rudy had left a message on our phone to call him. When we called him he informed us that we paid him $100.00 to much and that he would send us a check with the over payment. Rudy has proven to us that he is a salesman of very high standards for honesty, integrity, and a customers excellent satisfaction. To me Rudy is a excellent representative for Exit Five Auto sales and i highly recommend every one who is looking for a great used vehicle to see Rudy at exit Five Auto Sales, in Latham N. Y. Elvira & Gary

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  1. Pros
    1. Vast car inventory
    2. User-friendly interface
    3. Detailed vehicle info
    4. Trusted dealer network
    5. Helpful comparison tools
  1. Cons
    1. Limited international presence
    2. Intense competition from rivals
    3. Revenue reliance on dealer advertising
    4. Vulnerable to market fluctuations
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Cars.com Dianna Hughes at Hudson Nissan

Although I am not ready to purchase the vehicle I would like, I decided to start looking ahead of time so that I could have time to look at my many options. She knew from the beginning that at this time I was just browsing, and unlike most she still chose to help. Dianna has spoken with me numerous times and has helped explain the entire process. She has taken the time to answer all of my questions. Even so much as helping me compare ones I liked most. As well as speaking with me about how I should go about deciding who to apply for financing through. Her kindness and willingness to help has changed my perspective when it comes to car shopping. She has been absolutely amazing and has definitely been a nice breath of fresh air throughout all of this. When the time comes, and I am ready to make my purchase, I refuse to let anyone else sell me a car but her. Thank you so much Dianna for all of your help and guidance the last couple of weeks! I'll be sure to send anyone I know your way!

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Cars.com Freehold Hyundai leasing experience

I very rarely write reviews, but this is a special case. Nikki Elmore made our Freehold Hyundai dealership experience very enjoyable. She helped us every step of the way, answered all of our questions, she was knowledgeable and patient while we went through several choices to decide on the car we wanted, and she never put any pressure on us. In helping us to get the car we wanted Nikki went above and beyond. The dealership did not have the Kona which we wanted, so Nikki wasn't just pushing a car on the lot for us to buy regardless if it was the same model or color. She got the delivery of the car from another dealership by the end of the same day. Before we took the car home Nikki explained everything we needed to know about this new car, set up blue tooth connections of my wife's and my phones. She supported us even after we took the car home. Called us multiple times asking whether we were happy with the car. She also helped us to speed up receiving trade in and prorated warranty cancellation checks. The whole car experience with Nikki was awesome! 10/10 I would definitely recommend Nikki of Freehold Hyundai.

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Cars.com Purchase Kia Sportage

I usually do not go out of my way to write reviews, but feel compelled in this case because of my very positive experience with Roy Van Norton from Peak Kia, who was simply outstanding. In particular, Roy didn't try to "sell" me a car, but instead, helped me with the purchase by spending time to ask questions to understand what is important to me and matching possible options to what I need. This is very different from my experience from most other dealers, who are quick to try to push you into a lease or would be happy with anything you buy. My husband and I visited them on 3 different occasions, and each time we were greeted with absolutely no pressure and extremely friendly and helpful service by Roy who was truly concerned about ensuring what was best for me. In fact, it was Roy's suggestion to consider the Sportage that resulted in my purchase of that vehicle. This is a great fit for me and I feel like I got a very good deal overall as well. I give top ratings to all of Peak Kia with how they worked with me, their fairness and overall level of comfort with the entire purchase. I will definitely be going back.

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Cars.com Outstanding Customer Service Experience with Tom Diefendorf- BMW Roseville, CA

We found several vehicles my daughter was interested in on Cars.com
I spoke with Tom Diefendorf at Roseville BMW, he provided us with outstanding
Customer service and attention on the 2015 BMW she purchased. Tom and I talked on the phone a couple of times prior to meeting in person with my daughter. He was always patient, professional and polite. He emailed all the options on the vehicle of interest to me so I could review the safety features I was most interested in. He would always call me on time with follow up and was very genuine in comparison to the other dealerships I had been working with such as, Niello and Mountain View.
When I came to meet with Tom Diefendorf with my daughter, he was knowledgeable, professional, a great listener and caring. He made the transaction smooth and seamless from start to finish. Such a nice guy. Who wouldnt want to do business with him?
Tom Diefendorf continued to follow up with me after the purchase which gives me great
"peace of mind" in knowing that Tom will be there if anything is needed.
Tom was easy to work with, treated me with respect and urgency, kindness and concern.
I would highly recommend Tom Diefendorf and Roseville BMW to family & friends when
Purchasing a new or used vehicle.

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Cars.com Cars.com Review: Not Worth It Anymore - Greedy and Nonresponsive to Customers

on cars.com is not worth it anymore. I have used this site in the past and it worked really well for me. However, this time around, I subscribed to the 2 month option to sell my 2004 Porsche Boxster with only 41,000 miles and in great condition. I priced it very close to the lower prices for most similar Boxsters on your site. But, over the past month and a half, I have only received one serious inquiry despite having over 300 views. This really surprised me, so I decided to express my interest in my own ad to see if something was wrong with my ad or the site.

To my surprise, I received an email from Cars.com reflecting the fact that I had expressed interest in the car. But, the next day and for several days thereafter, I received additional emails from Cars.com telling me about all the other Porsche Boxsters that they have on their site. This really frustrated me because I am paying money to advertise my car on their site, but they are drowning my ad in unlimited additional cars for the following day and weeks after someone looks at my ad. There is not even enough time for them to respond to my ad before they are bombarded with other options.

It seems like Cars.com is more interested in promoting their other listings than helping individual sellers sell their cars. This is not fair to the people who are paying them money to advertise their cars. It is clear that they have gotten too greedy and nonresponsive to their customers. As a result, I will be looking for other sites to sell my car.

In conclusion, I would not recommend using cars.com to sell your car anymore. They have really killed the ability of people to sell their cars quickly on their site. It is better to look for other options that are more responsive to their customers and do not drown your ad in unlimited additional cars.

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Cars.com Buyer Beware: My Disappointing Experience with Cars.com and Stanley Ford

I gotta tell ya, I had a pretty rough experience with Cars.com and Stanley Ford. I mean, I drove over 600 miles to get my hands on a 2010 370Z roadster, and boy was I excited. I had negotiated a price that I thought was fair, and I was ready to drive off into the sunset with my new ride.

But when I got to the dealership, things took a turn for the worse. Turns out, the car I had driven all that way for was mislabeled as the Touring model when it was actually the Base model with the sport package. Now, I'm no car expert, but I know enough to know that those are two very different vehicles. And to make matters worse, the Touring model has some pretty sweet features that this car didn't have, like power seats, drilled aluminum pedals, and net cargo pockets behind the seats.

I was pretty upset, to say the least. I had spent a whole day driving, not to mention the money I had spent on gas and food, all for a car that wasn't what I thought it was. And when I brought it up to the salesman, all he had to say was "sorry you drove 600 miles." Like that was supposed to make everything okay.

Now, I'm not one to make a big fuss, but this was just too much. I tried to leave a review on Cars.com to warn other potential buyers about my experience, but they wouldn't publish it. Not once, not twice, but three times. And to this day, my review still hasn't been published.

Look, I get that mistakes happen. Maybe the dealership didn't mean to mislabel the car. But the fact is, they did. And they didn't offer to make it right by reimbursing me for my gas and time. That's just not good business, if you ask me.

So, if you're thinking about buying a car from Stanley Ford, I would strongly suggest you think twice. Because if they're willing to mislabel a car and not make it right, who knows what else they're willing to do.

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Cars.com Romano Toyota's Greed: My Disappointing Experience with Buying Out My Lease

I just wanted to share my experience with Romano Toyota and how they treated me when it came time to buy out my lease. I had leased my car three years ago and was told that I could buy it out at the end of the lease. I was emotionally attached to this car and had taken great care of it, so I was excited to keep it forever.

However, when I went to buy out my Rav, I was told that they no longer did buyouts and that Bur$#*! was handling all of Romano's buyouts. This was not what I was told when I leased the car, and I was disappointed that they didn't honor their word.

To make matters worse, when I was at Romano, the salesperson Ian told me that my car was worth nothing because I had one accident reported. He didn't even ask why I was so attached to the car that it was making me cry. I was devastated that they didn't care about my emotional attachment to the car.

I went back to look at other cars, but they still wanted to give me nothing for my car. They said it wasn't worth anything, even though it had low mileage and was in great condition. Yet, I saw my car on their lot for $27,995, when my buyout price was only $19,025. This was not fair to me, and it financially put me in a harder spot because I had to go get a new car somewhere else.

Overall, I was emotionally crushed by Romano Toyota's greed. I wish no luck to the person who gets my old car because they got it out of greed from a company that didn't care about their customers.

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Cars.com Great Service and Quality Cars at Don Jacobs Toyota - A Satisfied Customer's Review

I recently bought two cars, a 2013 RAV4 and a 2013 Prius, from Don Jacobs Toyota. Before making my purchase, I did my research and checked the reliability of their service department. I was pleased to find that everything checked out. For me, the price of the cars from the dealership and the quality of their service department are both important factors to consider when making a purchase.

For the past three years, I have had all of my service done on both cars at Don Jacobs and I have absolutely no complaints. The car wash is a nice touch and adds to the overall experience. However, two weeks ago, I encountered a problem with one of my cars and the representative I spoke with said that it wasn't covered by warranty, even though I have the full extended warranties on both cars. I decided to check with the warranty company and they confirmed that it was indeed covered. It turned out that the representative had given them the wrong information, which caused the problem to be 'not' covered. I spoke with the service manager, Pete Loberg, and he agreed with me concerning the problem. I took my car in this morning at 7:30am, both problems were taken care of and they called me at 10:00am and said a driver would come and pick me up. THAT'S SERVICE! I was impressed with the level of service I received and it's people like Pete that sell cars.

I will be buying two more Toyotas in a couple of years and as long as the prices are fair AND the service department continues its top-notch service, I will continue to be a loyal customer. I would like to give a shout out to service manager Pete Loberg for a job well done. My wife and I sincerely appreciate your concern and thank you.

One thing that I find odd is that I receive offers on one car and not the other. For example, I received a 'mini porter' on my Prius but not on my RAV4. It's not a big deal, but I'm wondering why they don't make these offers available on both cars, which I bought on the same day.

Lastly, I would like to add that dealing with Eddie Reyes was a pleasure. I come from a sales background myself and found Eddie to be very easy to work with. Much appreciated Eddie. I hope you'll still be there when I buy my next two Toyotas.

Overall, I am satisfied with my experience at Don Jacobs Toyota and would recommend them to anyone looking to buy a car.

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Cars.com Cars.com: Not a Reliable Source for Honest Reviews of Car Dealerships

Cars.com is a website that lets people post reviews about businesses. I don't usually write reviews about websites like this, but I gotta say, Cars.com is not a good website if you want to read honest reviews. My wife and I went to a car dealership on July 9, 2016 to buy a new car, but we ended up leaving without buying anything. A few days later, the salesman called me and told me to come back to the dealership right away because he had good news. He called me four times and each time he said something different, like "we have new incentives" or "we have brand new promotions and I can get you into that new car" or "we can offer you more discounts, I promise I will make that deal go through". But when I looked at the dealership's website, I saw that there were no new incentives or promotions. They were lying to me. This is false advertising and it's not right.

So I wrote a review about the dealership on Cars.com, but they rejected it because I mentioned pricing. They told me to rewrite it, so I did. But then they rejected it again and told me not to accuse the dealership of doing anything illegal. But that's exactly what they were doing! They were lying to me to try to get me to come back and buy a car. I think it's really shady that Cars.com wouldn't post my honest review.

I think it's important for people to be able to read honest reviews about businesses so they can make informed decisions. But if websites like Cars.com won't let people post honest reviews, then what's the point? I hope they start being more transparent and let people post reviews that are critical of businesses when they need to be.

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Cars.com Review: My Experience with the Mercedes S550 - A Luxury Car Worth the Price

So, I've been buying cars for years, and I gotta say, I've had some pretty bad luck with domestic makes. So, I decided to switch it up and go for a luxury import. I was considering a few different options, like the Infiniti Q70 5.6, the BMW 550i, the Lexus LS460, and the Mercedes S550. When I saw the Infiniti at the dealership, I was pretty disappointed with the styling. It just didn't look like a car that was worth over $72,000. The Lexus was nice and all, but it just didn't really catch my interest, even though I know they're supposed to be super reliable.

I really wanted to check out the BMW, but we ended up driving past the dealership and pulling into the Mercedes dealer. I had already built the car I wanted on their website, so I was pretty set on getting the S550. I found the exact car I wanted at the dealership, and I was ready to make a deal. I sold my Ford privately and paid cash for the car. Negotiations were pretty easy, and I picked up the car a few days later after having the windows tinted.

Let me tell you, the S550 is an amazing car. The performance is top-notch, and the interior is just gorgeous, especially in the taupe/beige "Silk color." The technology can be a bit overwhelming at times, but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty cool. I prefer to drive it in Sport mode, which firms up the suspension and allows the engine to rev higher. The only downside is that fuel economy suffers a bit in the city. I only get about 12 mpg, but honestly, if you're worried about gas prices in a $115,000 car, you probably shouldn't be buying it in the first place. Plus, I love the full performance that a V8 offers. I'm sure the fuel economy is better in ECO mode, but where's the fun in that?

The S550 is a beautifully built car, and it's really engaging to drive. The Lexus just doesn't do it for me - it's too boring. And as someone who's 6'3", I really appreciate the legroom in the Mercedes. It's the first car I've ever driven where I don't have to move the seat all the way back. Even with me driving, there's still plenty of legroom for a passenger behind me. Overall, I'm really happy with my purchase, and I would definitely recommend the S550 to anyone looking for a luxury car.

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Cars.com Cars.com Review: Grossly Inaccurate Assessments and Hidden Costs Result in 29% Error Rate

Cars.com is a website that helps customers find the best deals on vehicles. They do an assessment of the price of the vehicle and compare it to what they believe to be the reasonable value of the vehicle. This assessment determines where the vehicle listing might be found and how valuable the value might be to the customer. Cars.com also has a category for Certified Pre-Owned (CPO), which is supposed to have some tangible benefits to the customer, such as an extension of the warranty or roadside assistance coverage as a part of the car being part of the CPO.

However, in the case of the 2014 vehicle, Cars.com fails to deliver on their promises. The price listed is NOT the price of the vehicle. The car was listed at Napleton of Sanford for $10,680, which was a significantly BETTER DEAL, putting it at the front of the list in the consumer's eyes. That car runs to the front of the Cars.com proverbial line based on their assessments. Yet, the $1,849 Napleton ADDS ON to the price based on the CPO classification was not included. Doing the math, on this vehicle, that raises the vehicle price 17% based SOLELY on the CPO designation. Are you budgeting for an almost 20% costs not listed in the sale price?

When all the other costs were included, and some were based on the customer's poor credit, the $10,680 car was now being sold at almost $16,000, with a $2,800 down payment. The total cost of this vehicle with 6-year financing and a $3100 down payment was $28,300.00, or 38% more. There were a number of additional dealer fees and costs considerably over and above the Cars.com assessment, which makes their assessment GROSSLY INACCURATE, much to the chagrin of the potential customer.

While in fairness, Cars.com's assessments should NOT be determined by the potential customer's credit rating, which they have no control over, the CPO failure of 17% and those unincluded additional fees OVER and ABOVE the dealer fees and taxes listed by Cars.com, amounted to $3100 of additional costs to the potential customer, and not included in the sales price. Using the $10,680 sales price as an example, that is a 29% error attributed to Cars.com, which totally destroys their assessment of an approximate car payment for the potential customer.

Based on the actual numbers on this one vehicle, how trustworthy and confident are you with Cars.com with a 29% ERROR RATE? Much too high and potentially crippling to an average consumer and potential customer. While some of the blame falls on the dealership, and some on the potential lender for their "FUZZY MATH," the portion attributable to CARS.com is significantly higher in the upfront assessment and cannot be discounted.

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Cars.com Beware of Larson Toyota of Tacoma: A Cautionary Tale of Dealing with Car Dealerships

Cars.com is a website that allows you to search for cars in your area. It's a great resource for anyone looking to buy a car, but you need to be careful when dealing with car dealerships. I recently had a bad experience with Larson Toyota of Tacoma, and I want to warn others about the dangers of dealing with this dealership.

I traded in my 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV for a 2016 Toyota Camry at Larson Toyota in Tacoma on December 21st, 2017. The deal was for my SUV to be paid off and to purchase the Camry. They said everything was good, and I left with the Camry. However, on January 6th, 2018, the salesman asked me for the information needed that I had already given him on December 21st, 2017. By law, they have 48 hours or 3 days to contact me to inform me if I was not approved, but this was 16 days later. So I sent him over copies of what he needed again. After I had sent this over, I asked him multiple times if I was going to lose the car, and he said to me that I wasn't and that it happens all the time because Larson Toyota knows it will go through so much that they will let you have the car.

On January 19th, 2018, I got a call from Larson stating that I wasn't approved for the car and I was instructed to bring back the Camry and to pick up my vehicle. On January 21st, 2018, I went in and picked up my Cadillac keys from Matt and left. However, on January 26th, 2018, I got a call around 9:30 am telling me that I was driving THEIR vehicle and I had to come in and sign new paperwork for my own car, which I discovered was paid off the first week of January. After this call, I emailed them stating that I would only communicate via email.

Despite my request to only communicate via email, I received another phone call on January 30th, 2018, at 4:20 pm telling me that I needed to come in that day to discuss the car situation, after I told them not to call me. I told them I was busy and would contact them back. However, I received another phone call at 5:54 pm (same day) and a 2 minute and 46 second voicemail from Mason at 5:57 pm.

It's clear that this dealership dropped the ball again, and I'm not the first. A friend had this happen to him also, but he had no idea what they were doing was illegal. According to the Bushing law RCW 46. 70. 180, car dealers are allowed four working days to find financing and finalize a sale after a buyer has signed a contingent contract. If the dealer fails or refuses within the "bushing" period, which is four calendar days, exclusive of Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, and prior to any further negotiations with said buyer or lessee to inform the buyer or lessee either that the dealer unconditionally accepts the contract or lease, having satisfied, removed, or waived all conditions to acceptance or performance, including, but not limited to, financing, assignment, or lease approval, or that the dealer rejects the contract or lease, thereby automatically voiding the contract or lease, as long as such voiding does not negate commercially reasonable contract or lease provisions pertaining to the return of the subject vehicle and any physical damage, excessive mileage after the demand for return of the vehicle, and attorneys' fees authorized by law, and tenders the refund of any initial payment or security made or given by the buyer or lessee, including, but not limited to, any down payment, and tenders return of the trade-in vehicle, key, other trade-in, or certificate of title to a trade-in.

In conclusion, if you're looking to buy a car, be careful when dealing with car dealerships. Larson Toyota of Tacoma dropped the ball, and I'm not the first. Make sure you know your rights under the Bushing law RCW 46. 70. 180, and don't be afraid to stand up for yourself.

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Cars.com Cars.com "Sell To A Dealer with Quick Offer" Review: Bait-and-Switch Tactic Used, No Liability Taken by Either Party

I recently tried out the "Sell To A Dealer with Quick Offer" feature on cars.com to sell my 2015 Dodge Challenger RT/plus. I followed all of the instructions displayed on the site and received only one offer, but it seemed like a fair one. So, I decided to accept it. When you accept an offer from cars.com, they give you a voucher with instructions on what to bring and what to expect. It also states that you have to bring the offer voucher and the required documentation (title, keys, service manuals, etc.) to the bidding dealer for final inspection. All of this seems reasonable, right?

However, there was a catch. The offer is non-binding and can change based on the final inspection. Also, you only have 3 days from the day that you accept the offer to have the car inspected. This was a Thursday, so I had until Saturday to have the final inspection. I called the dealer to schedule an inspection, and he told me I could come anytime before the 3rd day (Saturday). I asked if I could do it on Monday, which would be 5 days since I was going away on Thursday until Sunday. He said no because the rules state that it has to be completed within 3 days. So, I decided to put off my trip a little bit and take the car right into the dealer who was approximately 25 miles away from my house.

When I arrived at the dealership Car2Sell in Hillside, NJ, I handed him my voucher which contains the vehicle information, the quoted offer, and dealership information. He looked at the voucher and said that he did not place the bid. He told me that he only purchases cars that are under $10,000. He told me that cars.com placed the bid and that he keeps telling them to stop sending people with cars over $10,000 to him. He refused to inspect my car or honor the voucher since he said he did place the bid.

I drove back home and called customer support at cars.com and spoke to Caio. I explained what happened in great detail to Caio. Caio communicated to me that cars.com did not place the bid and that it had to have been placed by the dealer Car2Sell. I expressed that I was greatly disappointed and that I have followed all of the rules of the "Sell To A Dealer with Quick Offer" service on the cars.com website.

Caio said he would call the dealer to express my dissatisfaction and then he offered me a coupon so I could post my car for sale on cars.com through the "Sell it Yourself" feature. Which is basically just a classified add that you pay for me to sell your car. At this point, I expressed to Caio that this sounded like a "bait-and-switch" tactic. He agreed with me. I told him I was not looking to place a classified ad that I was expecting to use the sell to a dealer option which is advertised as quicker and potentially a lower cost.

He then told me that he can not force the dealer to buy my car. I then explained to him I am not looking for him to force the dealer to agree to his bid, that I am looking for someone to honor the terms of service for the cars.com "Sell To A Dealer with Quick Offer" service. Based on what the website, cars.com, says and the electronic communications sent to me from cars.com, the dealer was supposed to perform a final inspection and then adjust his bid accordingly if warranted. None of this occurred, and cars.com told me the only way to resolve this is for me to accept their coupon code to place a classified ad on their site.

I turned down their generous offer and explained I do not appreciate that "bait-and-switch" tactic. It turned out to be a huge waste of time with none of the two parties, cars.com or Car2Sell, taking any ownership of the issue or any liability. I am now left with both parties telling me the other party lied and that they have no liability whatsoever. Just an awful experience and if not illegal (I am not an attorney - so I am not making any claims to the legality of this), it certainly seems unethical by both parties involved.

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Cars.com Terrible Experience at Tuttle Click: CPO Vehicle with Brake Issues and Defective Soft Top

I recently had a terrible experience at Tuttle Click when I took my 16-year-old daughter to purchase her first vehicle. We were excited for this memorable moment, but it quickly turned into a nightmare. We met Jorge, the sales rep, who seemed polite and genuine. We ended up purchasing a "Preowned Certified Vehicle," a 2014 Black Jeep Wrangler with a soft top. At the time of purchase, they made promises after promises, but once the paperwork was complete, no one went over the vehicle with my daughter. They handed the vehicle over to us dirty and promised to go over how to remove the top the next day.

However, we soon realized that the vehicle had issues. We heard rattling noises, the brakes were acting up, and each turn my daughter made, we heard a loud noise. We went back to the dealership, but the salesperson wasn't there. I asked if someone could take a look at the vehicle and take it for a drive to check the noise. The service department asked me to leave it and said they would check it out and give me a call. Four days passed, and I called the dealership to find out the status of my vehicle. They advised that nothing was wrong with the vehicle and that it was ready to be picked up. However, when I received my invoice, nowhere did it state that they inspected the brakes or the loud noise.

I took the vehicle home, and of course, the brakes were acting up, and the noise was still there. I called again and emailed my salesperson to advise him that I needed the service department to take a look at the vehicle. I was asked to bring the vehicle back in, but no one was available to help me. I waited 30 minutes before anyone could help, and again I asked if they could go for a test drive so that I could explain the noise and brake issue. They asked me to leave my vehicle again, and this time, it took five days with no response. So I called in to check the status of my vehicle and was advised that the Brake Booster was replaced, and they had resolved the issue.

I am extremely disappointed that a dealership would put a vehicle on the lot for sale that is Certified Preowned and have the issues I had. Along with a broken brake light to top it off. Not only that, the soft top is defective and had velcro on the top to secure the top from the sides. I pointed that out to the General Manager, who said that he wished he could help me but could not because of the sales tax of the vehicle, which was a lie that I found out when I contacted the Board of Equalization. His resolution was that the brake issue was fixed, and they could peel off the velcro from the soft top. This is unacceptable! Not only did I purchase a vehicle and the very next day have issues, but I also had my vehicle sitting in the service department for a total of 10 days and only owned the vehicle for three weeks. We didn't get to drive the vehicle without an issue. The manager didn't care to work with me to make things better; instead, he continued to make excuses. When I called the service department, they hung up on me. I spoke again to the GM, who advised me to take my jeep somewhere else to get it checked out.

How would a mother feel safe purchasing a vehicle with brake issues and handing it over to her daughter? I have never in my life experienced this type of service and have ever had an issue purchasing a vehicle. I will be contacting the BBB and Department of DMV Investigation to report that a CPO was sold to me with Brake problems along with the Jeep Corporation. This is not how a dealership should operate nor treat their customers. I went to Tuttle Click to purchase a vehicle for my daughter, and it resulted in a nightmare. I hope that everyone that reads my review will take my advice to save themselves from this type of situation. You cannot TRUST this company nor the people that work there. I will contact consumer affairs along with Jeep Corporate office to advise them on the service, the vehicle, and file my complaints.

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Cars.com Cars.com Sell To A Dealer with Quick Offer not as advertised

Recently I tried the "Sell To A Dealer with Quick Offer" feature on cars.com to sell my 2015 Dodge Challenger RT/plus. I followed all of the instructions displayed on the site. I received only one offer but, it appeared to be a very fair offer. I decided to accept the offer. When you accept an offer from cars.com it gives you a voucher with instructions on what to bring. It also states that you have to bring the offer voucher and the required documentation (title, keys, service manuals etc.) to the bidding dealer for final inspection. All of this seems reasonable. It does say that offer is non-binding and that the offer can change based on the final inspection. All this seems very reasonable. Also, you have only 3 days from the day that you to complete the "Sell To A Dealer with Quick Offer" to have the car inspected. This was a Thursday so I had until Saturday to have the final inspection. I called the dealer to schedule an inspection and he told me I can come anytime before the 3rd day (Saturday). I asked if I could do it on Monday, which would be 5 days since I was going away on Thursday until Sunday. He said no because the rules state that it has to be completed within 3 days. So, I decided to put off my trip a little bit and take the car right into the dealer who was approximately 25 miles away from my house. When I arrived at the dealership Car2Sell in Hillside, NJ, I handed him my voucher which contains the vehicle information, the quoted offer, and dealership information. He looked at the voucher and said that he did not place the bid. He told me that he only purchases cars that are under $10,000. He told me that cars.com placed the bid and that he keeps telling them to stop sending people with cars over $10,000 to him. He refused to inspect my car or honor the voucher since he said he did place the bid. I drove back home and called customer support at cars.com and spoke to Caio. I explained what happened in great detail to Caio. Caio communicated to me that cars.com did not place the bid and that it had to have been placed by the dealer Car2Sell. I expressed that I was greatly disappointed and that I have followed all of the rules of the "Sell To A Dealer with Quick Offer" service on the cars.com website. Caio said he would call the dealer to express my dissatisfaction and then he offered me a coupon so I could post my car for sale on cars.com through the "Sell it Yourself" feature. Which is basically just a classified add that you pay for me to sell your car. At this point I expressed to Caio that this sounded like a "bait-and-switch" tactic. He agreed with me. I told him I was not looking to place a classified ad that I was expecting to use the sell to a dealer option which is advertised as quicker and potentially a lower cost. He then told me that he can not force the dealer to buy my car. I then explained to him I am not looking for him to force the dealer to agree to his bid, that I am looking for someone to honor the terms of service for the cars.com "Sell To A Dealer with Quick Offer" service. Based on what the website, cars.com, says and the electronic communications sent to me from cars.com, the dealer was supposed to perform a final inspection and then adjust his bid accordingly if warranted. None of this occurred and cars.com told me the only way to resolve this is for my to accept their coupon code to place a classified ad on their site. I turned down their generous off and explained I do not appreciate that "bait-and-switch" tactic. It turned out to be a huge waste of time with none of the two parties, cars.com or Car2Sell, taking any ownership of the issue or any liability. I am now left with both parties telling me the other party lied and that they have no liability whatsoever. Just an awful experience and if not illegal (I am not an attorney - so I am not making any claims to the legality of this), it certainly seems unethical by both parties involved.

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Cars.com Disappointing Experience with Cars.com: Denied Opportunity to Buy Car with Cash

I gotta say, I had a pretty rough experience with Cars.com. Let me tell you what happened. So, I was looking to buy a car and I found one that I really liked on their website. It was a 2006 Cadillac DTS with the VIN number 1G6KD57Y66U139771 and the stock number 702451. I called up the dealership and spoke with a woman named Denise Earl. I told her that I was interested in the car and that I had cash to buy it. She said that someone else was looking at the car, but that they weren't in town and wouldn't be able to come in until Wednesday, April 19th. She told me to come in on that day and that I could buy the car if the other person didn't show up.

So, I drove all the way from Lake County to the dealership, which took me about 2 and a half hours. When I got there, I was greeted by a salesman named Mario. He knew that I was coming and that I had cash to buy the car. But, he told me that someone else was in the process of buying the car and that I couldn't have it. I was pretty upset because I had driven all that way and had been told that I could buy the car if the other person didn't show up.

What really bothered me was that the dealership knew that I was coming on April 19th and that I had cash to buy the car. They never asked me for a deposit or told me that I needed to put down a deposit to hold the car. They also never called me to see if I was still interested in the car or if I was on my way to buy it. I feel like I was wrongly denied the opportunity to buy the car and I'm pretty disappointed with Cars.com.

Overall, I wouldn't recommend using Cars.com to buy a car. They don't seem to have their act together and they don't treat their customers very well. If you're looking to buy a car, I'd suggest going to a different dealership or using a different website.

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Cars.com Mixed Experience Selling on Cars.com: Great for Buyers, Not So Much for Sellers

Car shopping can be a real pain in the butt, but Cars.com makes it a little easier. One of the best things about this site is that it includes a Carfax report with each listing. This is super helpful if you're looking to buy a used car and want to know its history. It's especially useful if you're selling a car and want to prove that it has a clean history.

But let me tell you, as a private seller, I was not impressed with Cars.com. I listed my 2006 Honda Accord with a competitive price (somewhere in the mid 4 figures), and I only got one message in a whole month. And the person who messaged me never even responded! All the people who were interested in my car came from Craigslist.

And don't even get me started on the fact that Cars.com doesn't support line feeds. You know, the Enter/Return key? Yeah, that one. So even though I paid good money to list my ad, it ended up looking like a jumbled mess. Not a good look.

To make matters worse, when I called to cancel my ad (because there's no way to do it on the site), they refunded my money but never actually canceled the ad. I didn't even realize it was still up until after I sold my car. Talk about disorganized!

Overall, I think Cars.com is a decent site for buying and getting advice, but as a private seller, I wouldn't waste my money on it again.

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Cars.com earns a trustworthiness rating of 91%

Highly recommended, but caution will not hurt.

Our conclusion: After a detailed review, ComplaintsBoard finds Cars.com to be a trustworthy company. Although there's a 0% resolution rate for customer complaints, which deserves attention, Cars.com is known for their high standards and safety. If you're thinking about dealing with Cars.com, it's wise to check how they handle complaints.

We found clear and detailed contact information for Cars.com. The company provides a physical address, 8 phone numbers, and 2 emails, as well as 6 social media accounts. This demonstrates a commitment to customer service and transparency, which is a positive sign for building trust with customers.

Cars.com has received 10 positive reviews on our site. This is a good sign and indicates a safe and reliable experience for customers who choose to work with the company.

Cars.com has a valid SSL certificate, which indicates that the website is secure and trustworthy. Look for the padlock icon in the browser and the "https" prefix in the URL to confirm that the website is using SSL.

Several mixed reviews for Cars.com have been found on various review sites. While some customers have had positive experiences with the company, others have reported issues with their products or customer service. It's important to read and consider a variety of reviews before making a decision to purchase from this website.

We looked up Cars.com and found that the website is receiving a high amount of traffic. This could be a sign of a popular and trustworthy website, but it is still important to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of the site before sharing any personal or financial information

However ComplaintsBoard has detected that:

  • While Cars.com has a high level of trust, our investigation has revealed that the company's complaint resolution process is inadequate and ineffective. As a result, only 0% of 14 complaints are resolved. The support team may have poor customer service skills, lack of training, or not be well-equipped to handle customer complaints.
  • Cars.com protects their ownership data, a common and legal practice. However, from our perspective, this lack of transparency can impede trust and accountability, which are essential for establishing a credible and respected business entity.
  • We conducted a search on social media and found several negative reviews related to Cars.com. These reviews may indicate issues with the company's products, services, or customer support. It is important to thoroughly research the company and its offerings before making any purchases to avoid any potential risks.
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Cars.com Disappointed with BMW of Atlantic City's Service - Still No Fix After Multiple Visits

I gotta say, I'm feeling pretty forgotten by BMW of Atlantic City. I brought my car in on October 12, 2017 for some electronic service, but it wasn't totally completed. I didn't even notice until I had already left! So I went back the next day and they messed around with it a bit, but it still wasn't fixed. I went back again two days later and waited around for hours, but no dice.

Finally, on October 31, I brought my car back to BMW. They kept it for a whopping 9 days, until November 9, 2017, and STILL didn't fix the problem. For most of those 9 days, my car was just sitting in the parking lot. I know this because I went out there once to grab something from the car, and then rode past two more times and saw it in the same spot.

Sure, they gave me a loaner car for those 9 days, but when I finally got my car back, the problem STILL wasn't totally fixed. And now, 12 days after I last brought my car to BMW (November 21, 2017), I'm feeling pretty disappointed in BMW of AC. They let me down, took my money, didn't fix what I paid for, and didn't even bother to follow up with me to make sure I was a satisfied customer. Spoiler alert: I'm not.

So now I'm left wondering: how is BMW of AC going to fix my problem? And if they can't, what is BMW going to do to make things right? I'm not holding my breath, but I sure would appreciate some answers.

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Cars.com Disappointing Experience Selling My Car on Cars.com: Lowball Offer and Pushy Appraiser

So, I gotta say, my experience with cars.com was not great. I was trying to sell my car and they quoted me $3500 over the phone, but when I went in for the appraisal, the guy there tried to lowball me with an offer of only $1200. When I declined, he started talking down to me like I was some kind of idiot. He said something like "an appraisal is what people schedule when they actually want to sell a car". Like, yeah, I know that, but I'm not just gonna take whatever offer you throw at me. I told him I had other appointments later in the week with other buyers, but he just kept pushing and asking where they were. It was really frustrating and I felt like he was trying to intimidate me into taking a bad deal.

In the end, I did end up selling my car to them for $2500, which was better than $1200 but still not what I was hoping for. I'm a young woman and I can't help but feel like I was taken advantage of because of that. If I had brought a male friend or family member with me, I wonder if the guy would have been less aggressive. It's really disappointing that this kind of thing still happens in 2017.

Overall, I wouldn't recommend cars.com based on my experience. The appraisal process was a waste of time and the guy I dealt with was rude and pushy. If you're looking to sell your car, I'd suggest trying a different website or going to a dealership instead.

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Cars.com Beware of Auto City: Deceptive Dealership Promising Gas Gift Cards for Positive Reviews

I recently had a terrible experience with Auto City, a dealership that promises a gas gift card in exchange for a positive review. However, this promise is nothing but a trick to benefit the dealership and you will not receive the gift card as promised. The salesman, Austin, is not trustworthy and will not follow through on anything he tells you. He and the dealership will avoid your calls at all costs and will lie to you by saying he is off, at another location, unavailable, or out sick.

During my purchase, Austin was supposed to contact Ford for the keyless entry code while doing paperwork on the sale of the vehicle. He even went as far as to get the number needed on his camera phone and promised to call the following day with the code. However, I haven't heard from him since the sale. This is a clear indication that this dealership does not follow through on promises, and even when asked to put something in writing, they will not.

I urge all buyers to BEWARE of this unscrupulous dealership that uses bait and switch tactics. They do not follow through on promises, and they will not hesitate to scam you. This dealership needs to be investigated by the Virginia Attorneys Office. I advise you not to buy from this dealership unless you enjoy being scammed!

Cars.com should eliminate this dealership as they will tarnish your reputation along with their own. It is wise to buy from a trustworthy competitor. Word of mouth can help a business, and it can also save countless others from making a mistake. Therefore, I strongly advise you not to trust or buy from this dealership!

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Cars.com Deceptive Service at Purvis Ford: My Experience with Cars.com

I recently had an experience with Cars.com that left me feeling frustrated and deceived. I brought my trusty f250 two wheel drive truck into Purvis for a routine oil change and safety inspection. My vehicle has around 53,000 miles on it, so I wanted to make sure everything was in good working order.

My service tech told me it would take about two hours, which seemed reasonable. However, after waiting for over five hours, I was told that they were still working on the safety inspection. To my surprise, my tech then informed me that my wheel bearings needed to be repacked or replaced on my 4x4. I tried to explain that my truck was only two wheel drive, but he insisted that they still needed to be done and that my truck would fail the inspection if they weren't.

I was skeptical, as I had just had the 50,000 mile service at another Ford dealership 10 months ago and my wheel bearings were all good. But my tech didn't seem to listen to me and quoted me a ridiculous price of $399.00 for the repack. I declined and waited another hour and a half for my vehicle.

Feeling frustrated and suspicious, I decided to take my truck to Mineke across from Costco for a second opinion. They pulled my front wheels off, packed the bearings, and gave me a safety inspection for less than $200.00. The mechanic told me that my wheel bearings were not loose or in need of anything.

I was shocked and disappointed by my experience with Purvis. It seems like the service folks there are more interested in deceiving their customers than helping them. I would strongly suggest looking for another dealership or at least questioning what your service tech tells you. Good luck!

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Cars.com Cars.com: A Website to Avoid - My Review Was Removed Without Explanation

Cars.com is a website that I would not recommend to anyone. I recently had a bad experience with a dealer and decided to leave a review on their website. However, my review was removed without any notification. I later found out that the dealer was a "paid member" of Cars.com, which explains why my review was taken down.

The dealer in question, Executive Auto in Winchester, VA, sold me a used vehicle that had a rusted through subframe mount on both sides. This was a serious safety issue that the dealer knew about but chose to cover up. They even provided me with a fake safety inspection certificate. I was lucky to have discovered this issue before it caused any harm, but it could have been a different story if the subframe mount gave out while I was driving on the highway.

I wanted to warn other consumers about this dealer, so I left a review on Cars.com. However, my review was removed without any explanation. I contacted Cars.com and provided them with evidence of the issue, including photos and the VIN number of the car, but they told me there was nothing they could do. They suggested that I try posting the review again, which I did, but it was removed within 48 hours.

This is unacceptable behavior from Cars.com. By removing my review, they are essentially helping the dealer cover up a serious safety issue. If someone gets hurt or killed because of this, Cars.com will be an accessory to murder. I have notified the dealer and Cars.com multiple times, but they continue to act in a sleazy manner.

I would advise anyone looking for reviews on Cars.com to be cautious. You cannot trust the reviews on this website, especially if the dealer is a paid member. It is important to look at multiple sites and use your best judgment. Cars.com needs to be investigated and shut down before someone gets hurt.

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Cars.com Cars.com: A Rip-Off and a Waste of Time for Private Sellers

So, I was able to snag a car from a private seller for a really good price. The seller had some cash and didn't want to go through the hassle of listing and selling the car. I did some research and found that even if I listed it for a low price, I could still make double what I paid for it. I decided to list it on cars.com, but unfortunately, my ad was put on fraud watch. I'm not sure if someone reported it or if the cars.com team did it themselves, but I understand that they want to be cautious these days.

I gave them a call and explained the situation. They asked me to send pictures or a scan of the title, so I took some photos with my phone and emailed them over. A few days went by with no response, so I called them up to see what was going on. They told me that they reviewed my case but couldn't tell me why, and that they made a business decision not to post my ad. It's a shame that a site that advertises itself as being for people who don't want to go through the hassle of selling their car only seems to care about the big guys with paid accounts.

But, I was still able to sell the car the next day to a dealership and make double what I paid for it. If you're looking to save money and not overpay, I would suggest looking elsewhere. This site seems to be a rip-off and a waste of time.

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Cars.com Deceptive Sales Tactics: My Experience with Tampa Auto Showroom

I gotta say, I had a pretty bad experience with Tampa Auto Showroom when I bought a used car from them back in September. The car we test drove had a really strong scent, but we figured it was just some kind of air freshener or something. But when we got in the trunk, we found a moldy floor mat that was stinking up the whole car. We told the guys at the dealership that we didn't want a car with any kind of odor, especially not cigarette smells. They said they'd clean the car and the mat, so we went ahead and bought it.

But let me tell you, the second day after we bought the car, the scent wore off and we were hit with the stench of someone who had been smoking in the car for years. It was everywhere - the carpet, the upholstery, you name it. I couldn't believe that these guys would be so dishonest as to heavily scent the car just to sell it, without telling us that it had been owned by a heavy smoker. I mean, we had already told them we didn't want a car that had been smoked in, so why would they do that to us?

I gotta say, every time I get in that car, I feel sick to my stomach from the smell. My husband has tried everything to get rid of it, but it just won't go away. I even sent a message to the dealership to tell them how disgusted I was with the car, but I never got a reply. I wouldn't recommend Tampa Auto Showroom to anyone looking to buy a car.

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Cars.com Warning: Do NOT Buy from Auto Shoppe - Dishonesty and Faulty Cars

I gotta tell ya, folks, I had a real bad experience with this dealership. I mean, seriously, whatever you do, do NOT buy a car from them. My daughter and I bought a 2003 Volkswagon from them and they told us that the car was in tip-top shape and had never been in a wreck. Well, let me tell you, that was a load of baloney. Within six months, the car started having major problems. We took it to our mechanic and he told us that the car had definitely been in a wreck and that the underside support was missing. Can you believe that? They sold us a car that was missing a crucial piece and had been in a wreck!

So, I called up the owner of Auto Shoppe and he said they would check it out and fix what they could. But when we got the bill, it was over $1400! I called Derrick, the owner, and told him that they lied to us and sold us a faulty car. He didn't want to hear it, folks. He said they never even checked the underside of the car. Can you believe that? They didn't even bother to check the car out before they sold it to us.

Now we're stuck with a car that's undriveable and it's going to cost us more in payments and mechanic bills than it's even worth. I'm telling you, folks, save your time and your wallet. Go to a reputable dealership that won't rip you off and will be honest with you about what they're selling. Don't make the same mistake we did.

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Cars.com An ad posted on cars.com for a new chevy silverado 1500 zr2 for $1211.00 from cox chevrolet

To whom it may concern: Yesterday I went on cars.com web site put in the make, model & new vehicle which was a new 1500 Chevrolet Silverado and went to the filter for the lowest price, to my amazement it brought up 2 1500 RST Chevy Silverado at $923.00 3 1500 ZR2 Chevy Silverado at $1211.00 and 1 1500 ZR2 Chevy Silverado at $1223.00. When I submitted my request to Cox Chevrolet to purchase 1 of the 1500 ZR2 for $1211.00 in cash they kept texting me asking if I have any questions about purchasing a vehicle from them? Finally, a salesman called told him what I found and wanted to pay cash for that vehicle, he said I will have my manager call you, he did. Spoke to the manager, told him about the vehicle I wanted which was the 1500 Chevy Silverado ZR2 for $1211.00. He said that is not right if you go on our web site you will see that with so much down and financing it will be $1211.00 a month. I told him I went on cars.com and the total price is $1211.00 and that is what it says. His response was well that is on cars.com. This was 10-24-2022 at around 3:17 pm phone number [protected] Cox Automotive. When I went on today 10-25-2022 at 10:45 am and 12:50 pm it still is on the web site. So, I called Cars.com spoke to a woman in technical support and she gave me this web site to lodge a complaint about this. I did but the message came back undeliverable. Called to find out was this the right website, lady I spoke too again in technical support said yes. Not sure why it cannot be delivered. So, I am lodging a complaint about both Cox Automotive and Cars.com. Hopefully justice will be served seeing has how everything has falling on deaf ears. Respectfully Maurizio Hank Marino [protected]@yahoo.com [protected]

Desired outcome: I get the truck I asked for at the price I saw. And everybody's assurance that it will not happen again.

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Cars.com Stay away from Cars.com

I posted an AD on cars.com to sell my Chevy Equinox.I was shocked, dissapointed and disgusted about the fact that immediately below our AD, there was a rating for Equinox models, from reviews.

Why would you "pay" for an AD on cars.com to sell your Car, and have them put reviews of that car, right below your AD.

Now that I have your money, let me just go ahead and undermine your sale, by putting in Customer Reviews and then putting in the overall rating.

Why would they do that?

I put the same AD on Craigslist and sold the Car in less than 5 days. I also did not get 1 call from the cars.com AD. It did not surprise me. The minute I saw my AD and the reviews that followed, I was totally turned off.

I want my AD OFF their Web Site, not only because I already sold the car, but don't want to have any remnants left on that Site.

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I like the product but these commercials are terrible. You can almost feel the awkward pauses on the set as the actors try to deliver these terrible lines. For a product this dynamic that actually works cant you make some commercials that are compelling? and you tagline?

You can do better.

If i have to watch your commercials all the time then make them good enough that i dont remember them for how bad they are.

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Cars.com Warning

I visited WWW. CARS. COM and saw a car I was interested in. I filled out the left hand side info request which goes to the dealer. Note: this is the only site and only one car I submitted such info.

Of course, I was called by the dealer. But WWW. CARS. COM may have sold my phone number to an automated telemarketing firm which has the number [protected], which has a lot of complaints on the net. The number has a relationship with auto sales. I haven't answered the phone when the number comes up, but it doesn't stop. If it continues, I will have no choice but to change my phone number.

I read the Privacy Statement for www.cars.com and it says it will use your info and permit affiliates to use it. So if you use the site, do not fill in any info request. Call the dealer directly.

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Cars.com is a leading online platform that connects car buyers and sellers across the United States. The website offers a comprehensive range of services, including car reviews, comparisons, and pricing information, as well as a vast inventory of new and used cars for sale.

One of the key features of Cars.com is its extensive database of car listings. The website partners with thousands of dealerships and private sellers to offer a wide selection of vehicles, from popular models to rare finds. Users can search for cars by make, model, year, price, and location, making it easy to find the perfect vehicle for their needs.

In addition to its car listings, Cars.com also provides a wealth of information to help users make informed decisions. The website offers expert reviews and ratings of cars, as well as detailed comparisons of different models. Users can also access pricing information, including the average price paid for a particular car in their area.

Cars.com also offers a range of tools to help users throughout the car-buying process. These include a payment calculator, a trade-in value estimator, and a financing application. The website also provides resources for car owners, such as maintenance and repair information, as well as a directory of local service providers.

Overall, Cars.com is a valuable resource for anyone in the market for a car. With its extensive inventory, expert reviews, and helpful tools, the website makes it easy to find and purchase the perfect vehicle.
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Cars.com reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Jan 14, 2011. The latest review Mixed Reviews Reflecting Real Customer Experiences was posted on Mar 6, 2024. Cars.com has an average consumer rating of 1 stars from 108 reviews. Cars.com has resolved 0 complaints.
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