Jeff08 Neutral Newbie March 10, 2010 Share March 10, 2010 if you are considering buying pre-owned cars from 2nd hand car dealers, do be very careful of dealers who will tamper with the odometers to con you of the condition of the cars. i think it'll be a good idea to start a thread to help members & viewers keep a lookout or avoid these dishonest chaps! i am starting the ball rolling... avoid Auto Arena @ Turf City!! i am driving a car they sold me last mth (odometer displayed 46000+km) but after doing a detailed search, saw this car up for auction by GE Money... & guess what? mileage advertised by GE Money was 68000+km!? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superfox Neutral Newbie March 10, 2010 Share March 10, 2010 Go complaint to CASE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_korusawa 5th Gear March 10, 2010 Share March 10, 2010 if you are considering buying pre-owned cars from 2nd hand car dealers, do be very careful of dealers who will tamper with the odometers to con you of the condition of the cars. i think it'll be a good idea to start a thread to help members & viewers keep a lookout or avoid these dishonest chaps! i am starting the ball rolling... avoid Auto Arena @ Turf City!! i am driving a car they sold me last mth (odometer displayed 46000+km) but after doing a detailed search, saw this car up for auction by GE Money... & guess what? mileage advertised by GE Money was 68000+km!? 5 years ago, I come across this deal - a possessed RX300. The dealer actually obtained the key (usually w/o keys for possessed vehicles) & let me sit inside to verify the quality. I told him that I was willing to pay his price but the mileage was too high. He gave me a discount & I issued a cheque as deposit. At the same day, my fren revealed to me that the same car was auctioned. So I cancelled my cheque immediately. Exactly 1 week later, I saw the same car - well polished & waiting for delivery...... I managed catch a glimpse on the mileage - its 000s lesser! I pity the new owner. I dun remember if its the same dealer - but I was warned by all NOT to deal with any dealers (especially on possessed cars) in Turf City. Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkseah Supercharged March 10, 2010 Share March 10, 2010 u mean repossessed right? possessed cars are a different breed of beasts.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic March 10, 2010 Share March 10, 2010 possessed car?? better call ghostbusters. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon5 5th Gear March 10, 2010 Share March 10, 2010 TS, if u r dead sure, i also suggest u complain CASE. tis is highly unethical and it being the change timing belt interval, the consequences could b dire.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedup-camry Neutral Newbie March 10, 2010 Share March 10, 2010 (edited) was told by a dealer in Turf City that there was a GS300, actual mileage was 70+k but some how the owner managed to changed it to 17k+....the dealer found it out after sending the car to check with BM lawyers got involved as obviously the seller was a fraud, and the car dealer got duped, honestly telling me the story. he said though the car looks new and can pass off at 17+k km .... but don't be fooled this is another reason to buy from AD so that history can be checked, if they maintain it with the AD, esp for more pricey rides Edited March 10, 2010 by Fedup-camry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Bear Turbocharged March 10, 2010 Share March 10, 2010 if you are considering buying pre-owned cars from 2nd hand car dealers, do be very careful of dealers who will tamper with the odometers to con you of the condition of the cars. i think it'll be a good idea to start a thread to help members & viewers keep a lookout or avoid these dishonest chaps! i am starting the ball rolling... avoid Auto Arena @ Turf City!! i am driving a car they sold me last mth (odometer displayed 46000+km) but after doing a detailed search, saw this car up for auction by GE Money... & guess what? mileage advertised by GE Money was 68000+km!? Seek legal redress..but you'll need proper documentation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericongy 3rd Gear March 10, 2010 Share March 10, 2010 i have a friend who do sales for 4 pre-own car dealers before told me only 1 of those co. dun adjust the odometer and its very difficult to close sales... actaully 90% of these dealer adjust the odo... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedup-camry Neutral Newbie March 10, 2010 Share March 10, 2010 i have a friend who do sales for 4 pre-own car dealers before told me only 1 of those co. dun adjust the odometer and its very difficult to close sales... actaully 90% of these dealer adjust the odo... if the car is maintained at the AD, can go to the AD and check the real mileage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picanto 3rd Gear March 10, 2010 Share March 10, 2010 Auto Arena Address : 210, Turf Club Road, Lot B36 Turf City Office No. : 64665598 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetan86 Neutral Newbie March 10, 2010 Share March 10, 2010 (edited) Auto Arena was once at Kaki bukit. heard alot of bad comments about their sales of cars so i think bros better avoid this place.. Edited March 10, 2010 by Davetan86 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creative_tec 2nd Gear March 10, 2010 Share March 10, 2010 if the car is maintained at the AD, can go to the AD and check the real mileage I sold my lancer to a dealer. My mileage was 96K. Saw it went onto sgcarmart as 32K, second family car somemore... recently saw my ex-ride on the road. wanted to catch up with him but he slipped away. i pity the new owner. the timing belt and everything needs to be changed already .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkblue 1st Gear March 10, 2010 Share March 10, 2010 Wah bro... if the 2nd owner, timing belt "PIAK" how ? Repair until bang balls ah ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff08 Neutral Newbie March 10, 2010 Author Share March 10, 2010 hi all, thx for all ur inputs. they have tis stupid sales agreemnt that disclaim themselves from inaccuracy of mileage clocked. my only evidence is the ad posted by GE money... now lan lan... so now have to send car to change time belt just to be sure. so hope this helps those who are gg to 2nd hand car dealer! Beware! now i understd y they say 9 out of 10 2nd hand car dealers are not honest! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1szuan Neutral Newbie March 10, 2010 Share March 10, 2010 i didnt knoe Car odometer can be adjusted... i tot it was a perm type... anyway i knoe for bikes there is no way the odo can be adjusted unless the whole odo is damaged.. faulty is unlikely.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic March 11, 2010 Share March 11, 2010 These 2nd hand dealers are operating under different names although under the same towkay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic March 11, 2010 Share March 11, 2010 if you are considering buying pre-owned cars from 2nd hand car dealers, do be very careful of dealers who will tamper with the odometers to con you of the condition of the cars. i think it'll be a good idea to start a thread to help members & viewers keep a lookout or avoid these dishonest chaps! i am starting the ball rolling... avoid Auto Arena @ Turf City!! i am driving a car they sold me last mth (odometer displayed 46000+km) but after doing a detailed search, saw this car up for auction by GE Money... & guess what? mileage advertised by GE Money was 68000+km!? Gather whatever evidence you have and take legal action. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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