BUYER BEWARE, BE VERY AWARE

of

ACE-TECH AUTO SALES
eBay ID: 412jackie

These are the details of how Ace-Tech Auto Sales operates

 

29DEC07 Update, to fix the front windshield leak, I got a glass installer, he had
to pull the front windshield out to reseal it, low and be hold they had tried to fix it
but using silicon sealer and also stuffed with paper towels, what a cover up.  Plus
by pulling the windshield to fix the leak, I discovered that the roof of the vehicle
had been replaced also.  Windshield repair $50.00 What will I find next.

Other repairs done:

Had to replace rear wiper motor $87.00

Wheel alignment cause one was out $53.00

I will update here as more information is found out:

OK today 20DEC07 here is the negative feed back that 412Jackie leaves for me:

Sellers beware!! complainer, gives neg. even after problems repaired. very rude!!!

So I replay this way:

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      Reply by igmr1931 (Dec-20-07 10:16):
      After 30 days PROBLEM NOT FIXED, took it to my repair shop to be fixed, She Lies

Cause I personally took the vehicle to where I get my vehicles worked on,
on 19DEC07 and I paid to have the vehicle fixed, they NEVER fixed it as she says,
I have the receipt to prove it to.

Can't wait to see how she reply next.

Vehicle is going to a Frame Repair Shop on 19DEC07

ON 19DEC07 Frame Repair Shop replaced the front universal joint a $16.00 part which fixed
the vibration, Ace-TechAuto had the vehicle for almost 30 days and could not find and fix the problem,
 even though they said the found 4 loose bolts on the steering box Plus I had to pay $42.00 labor.
  Wow, wonder why their auto service men could not do this?

Now it goes to the next mechanic to see what else is found to make this vehicle safe to drive.

First Mistake:

I Bid and won an ebay auction from ace-tech auto sales ebay id of 412jackie

Second Mistake:

BEFORE 24 HOURS AFTER THE END OF THE AUCTION I WENT THERE AND PAID CASH
DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME AND WOW it has a major vibration in the front end

EMAIL Correspondence

Dear 412jackie,

I just picked up this vehicle, as I spoke with Mike about the rear brakes,
and the transmission drive train making noises, he said he would see what
he could get done about those items, after driving it  25 - 30 miles the
vehicle shakes so much that I could not drive safely over 40 - 45 MPH, I
tried going faster to see if the vibration went away as in out of balance
tries, but the vibration only increases.  This vehicle is un safe.

What
would you like to do to correct these obvious major problems.

IN the
mean time I will be taking the vehicle to a mechanic to be checked out in
more detail.

Please only correspond through ebay Message System, not my
e-mail directly.

-(my ebay ID was here)

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Dear 412jackie,

I have made arrangements for a Mechanic to check out the vehicle this
evening around 6 - 7 PM I will e-mail you his results after I get
them.

Again please only respond through ebay's message system.

-(my ebay ID was here)

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Dear 412jackie,

A mechanic just looked at the vehicle and there is something wrong with the
rear end and something else in the front end drive train system.  There is
a lot of slop in the transmission shifter.

I would like to make an appointment to return the vehicle for a FULL refund. ASAP.

I will all so
be calling with this information.

-(my ebay ID was here)

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Mike,

Your ebay add states the follow in the Description:


You are bidding on 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4X4. Jeep has a great reputation! They are safe, dependable and
 are built to perform during harsh weather conditions and off road. This Limited is a great value and presents itself nicely
 (see photos). It includes all the features you need; this SUV has a very powerful and responsive 5.2L V8 FI, Automatic
 transmission with overdrive, full-time four-wheel-drive, power drivers seat, cruise control, tilt wheel, ice-cold A/C,
AM/FM CD player, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, leather interior, and a factory roof rack.
This Jeep runs very well. The engine is strong and responsive, and the automatic
transmission shifts smoothly through its gears. The cream interior shows average wear – we gave
 her a quick wash and wipe down for photos, and she could use a better detail. The dash, carpet, and headliner are
also in good condition. Overall, the interior appears to be in very nice condition – there are some visible staining in
 the carpeting. Although we do not have service records, in our opinion, the previous owner must have taken good
care of it. The classic green paint has a great shine and looks very presentable (see photos). There is some clear coat
(mainly on the roof area) that is peeled (see photos); there are some rust blisters here and there (again, visible in photos).
 In our opinion, none of these minor blemishes detract from this Jeep’s great looks. The brakes and exhaust seem
 to be in good operating condition. In our estimation the tires are approximately 90% (this is a guesstimate not
an actual measurement – see photos). We believe, as with most Jeeps, “she has a lot of life left in her”
 – with only 101K, she is barely even broken in yet. Winter is on its the way (unfortunately), and that
 means you will need a vehicle not only for the balance of this summer for camping and vacations, but also for maneuvering
in the snow! Although E-bay is making us list this as a salvage vehicle it does have a clear New York Title. We are offering
this SUV at NO RESERVE! Get your bidding fingers ready! This one will surely go to the highest bidder!


So in your own Description you sate these items are in good condition in your opinion, of which they are NOT in good
condition.  Your statement has nothing to do with any previous owner, ONLY your statement/opinion.

Also see the lemon law for PA:

Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule

This rule, which is promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission, provides protection for consumers who are purchasers of
 used cars.

The Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule prohibits dealers from:

 (1) misrepresenting the mechanical condition of a used car or,

 (2) misrepresenting the warranty terms of a used car.

The rule also requires the dealer to put a buyers guide window sticker in every used car. This sticker must:

 (1) tell you whether the car is sold is sold with a warranty,

 (2) tell you what the terms of the warranty are, if the car is sold with a warranty

 (3) warn you to get all promises in writing and

 (4) warn you to ask to have the car inspected by a mechanic before you buy.

Since this window sticker is part of your contract, you should be sure to keep it. If you wish to correct or report any
violations of the rule, you must first contact the Federal Trade Commission, who is responsible for its enforcement.

You also have the option of contacting the Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-441-2555 concerning unfair business
 practices. You can contact the Better Business Bureau at 412-456—2720, who will also send a report to the Attorney
 General’s Office. You would then need to press 2 on your phone for the Lemon Law.

You can file your complaint at the Attorney General’s Office and the Better Business Bureau.

Please advise how you would like to handle the return and full refund for this vehicle.

TANKS
Dave Shaw

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Dear 412jackie,

Also the in dash computer system does not function, in on flashes and the
set and display buttons used to control and use the computer system does
not work at all.

-(my ebay ID was here)

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Called on 02NOV07 at 1150 hours, spoke with Mike, he nothing, he said they never
 received my email of 01NOV07 approx 1600 hours, he would contact Jackie and have
 her call me.

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I called on 05NOV07 at 1037 hours, I asked what was going on with my Jeep, and that I never got a return call on Friday when
I called.

I was told that Jackie was on the phone and she will call me back when she gets off the phone.
 

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Called at 1244 hours on 05NOV07, left a message on voice mail as no one answered

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Called at 1630 hours on 05NOV07 first call Jackie answered and hung up, may have
been a bad connection.

Called right back she answered, said they wanted the email from spud.

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This is from Dave's Mechanic

When I looked at and test drove the Jeep Cherokee he brought to me to see what
 was wrong with he here is what I found by just test driving it, did not go as
 far as to put it on a lift or crawl under it.

Front Drivers side CV joint is popping and cracking

There is a major vibration in the vehicle above 40 MPH

There is a noising in either the rear end or the drive shaft.

Thank you
Spud

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Please confirm that you received an email from Dave Shaw's Mechanic yesterday.

Thank you

1990 Jeep Cherokee

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Dear 412jackie,

Please confirm that you received an email from Dave Shaw's Mechanic
yesterday.

Thank you

1990 Jeep Cherokee

-(my ebay ID was here)

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Hello.  No, nothing yet -- I suggest either responding to this e-mail with an
attachment or faxing to (724) 820-1077.

Jackie

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This is from Dave's Mechanic

When I looked at and test drove the Jeep Cherokee he brought to me to see what was
 wrong with he here is what I found by just test driving it, did not go as far as
 to put it on a lift or crawl under it.

Front Drivers side CV joint is popping and cracking

There is a major vibration in the vehicle above 40 MPH

There is a noising in either the rear end or the drive shaft.

Thank you
Spud

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Dear 412jackie,

This is from Dave's Mechanic

When I looked at and test drove the Jeep
Cherokee he brought to me to see what was wrong with he here is what I
found by just test driving it, did not go as far as to put it on a lift or
crawl under it.

Front Drivers side CV joint is popping and
cracking

There is a major vibration in the vehicle above 40 MPH

There
is a noising in either the rear end or the drive shaft.

Thank you
Spud

-(my ebay ID was here)

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Hello Spud.  What is the name of your shop -- I need clarification that you are a
 certified mechanic's shop.

Jackie

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Our mechanics need an estimate on letterhead before we can proceed.

Jackie

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Jackie,

I work at Wade's Auto Body in Waynesburg as a mechanic, I am certified and I also
 work out of my home in the evenings and weekends.

Jack (Spud)

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Jackie,

I would need you to bring me the vehicle to get a estimate , as I stated in my first
 email I test drove the vehicle and did not get under it, or put it on a lift the get
 to the exact cause of each of the problems, I heard and felt the problems, and
advised Dave to return the vehicle to where he bought it to get the problems taken
 care of.

Jack (Spud)

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Called and left a voice mail at 1220 hours on 09NOV07

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Jackie,

I called Thursday and left a message and I called Friday and left a message asking
about the status of the repairs to the vehicle I bought from you and your company
 and I got no response.

Please advice to the status of the repairs to the vehicle.

TANKS
Dave Shaw

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Called 12NOV07 at 1730 hours Mike answered

Put on speaker phone sort of, I could hear Mike talking to someone.

Mike said he needs to talk to someone, as he is out of the loop, and that he will
 call me back in about 5 minutes.

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(Mike Cell number removed from here) mike's cell

Mike called and said he wanted to get this resolved, but wants proof that Spud is
 a real Mechanic.

nitemares66@hotmail.com Mike's direct email

I called Spud, they have no kind of ID card, I will see if Spud can just call him
 and talk to him.

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SENT FAX FROM MY MECHANIC

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Hello.  We respond to feedback once it is received.

Jackie

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Called Mike on 20NOV07 at around 2PM he said the jeep was in the service department
 and that he would check on it and call me back in about 30 minutes, he never called
 back

Called Mike on 21NOV07 at around 11AM I left a voice mail message

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Called Mike on 21NOV07 at 1415 he said he got busy yesterday, he would call the office as he was on the road right now,
 and if not that he or Jackie would call and give me an update on 23NOV07

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23NOV07

Called the phone number Mike asked me to call no answer

Called
ACE TECH AUTO SALES & AUTO RST     1 N CENTRAL AVE     (724)-745-0590

\No answer at that number either

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Ace-Tech Auto Sales
1 North Central
Canonsburg, PA 15317

Phone: (724)820-1070 Fax:(724)820-1077

Also called this number on 23NOV07 no answer

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Called Mike on 26NOV07 at 1030 hours

I left a voice mail message

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Spoke with Mike about 2pm today 26NOV07, he said the Mechanics drove in in the shop and checked the boots and there
 was nothing wrong, he asked if he could drive it himself to see if he noticed anything, this all after I and my daughter took
 Jackie for a ride and she (Jackie) felt the vibration at around 40 to 45 MPH and above and took her (Jackie) to a parking lot
 and did a hard turn and she could hear the front drivers side CV joint pop/cracking noise.

Mike said he was sure the mechanic only drove it on the lot into the work garage, and did not actually take it for a test drive.

Notes from day one:

Meet Mike first, he said that Jackie had lost her PA Sales License because she was not doing the Tax Exempt paper correctly

Jackie and I did get into a heated Discussion cause she said that they could not fill out a PA MV-3 form that we had to go to
 an Another place to do it, so I had to drive to the AAA office to fill out a PA MV-3.  Which could be downloaded from the
 PA Forms web site and she could have just filled it out there ( Insert PA form Web site here ).

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Called Mike on 29NOV07 and left a message asking how it was going and got no call back

Called Mike on 30NOV07 he answered and said the found that 4 bolts where loose on the steering box and that was the cause
 of the problems.

Told him I would be there on 04DEC07 to pick up as I work every day till then

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Picked Jeep up on 13DEC07, drove it and as soon as it got to about 42 45 MPH the front end vibrated just as it did before.

Maybe an appoint to have it triple checked out on 18DEC07, the be leave it is the Steering stabilizer, but need to put it on a
lift to check.

Also the front windshield leaks, it is so un-sealed that when you drive about 50 MPH or higher it whistles wind through the
 top of the window frame.

Also discovered the rear windshield wiper motor does not work.