Local Motors Inc

Over priced junk with high miles. Don't waste your time and money.

This was a few years ago now, but I am in need of a new car again and after seeing the all too familiar reviews on here I thought I would add my experience. I was desperate to get a car that same day because I needed to work that weekend and my car had just broke down (I believe a head gasket, again it was about 5 years ago). So part of this is my fault for not being too cautious and watching my back around these people. But I was only 19 at the time so that didn't help.nAnyways, they seemed really nice. Worked with me on the spot to plan payments I could manage easily. Everything about the buying experience was pleasant.nAbout a week later I'm driving and glance at the dash. What's that weird bubble on the bottom of the speedometer? Is it hot enough my car is melting? Oh. No. That's just the black electrical tape they had expertly placed flush over the brightly lit check engine light.nNo big deal. I feel uneasy but I'm young and naive so I say to myself that its probably the old owner and the dealer didn't notice the tape either.nA fees days later the battery is dead and needs replaced. No big deal, it was fall and that's about when batteries tend to die. So I replaced it.nA few weeks later the car won't start again. I call the dealership and work with them to get the alternator replaced for free as long as I buy the part. I can't remember what the next step was but I remember that didn't work and they needed to replace something else too. They also agreed to let me skip that months payment and pick up the next month because of the cost. Which made me more comfortable than it should have with the situation.nI continue making payments as normal the next month and then come outside to a driveway full of antifreeze because the water pump went bad. I had it replaced and and again spoke with them about adding another month to the end of the payments so I could skip one due to the repairs. everything was OK for a few more weeks. And then the engine started knocking HARD At a red light. I had just checked the fluids the day before.nI didn't bother taking it to a mechanic, I instead called the dealership and was told they wouldn't let me trade it in, claimed I was two months behind despite our agreements, and wanted me to continue paying and bring the car back. After much argument I dropped off the car, the payments were forgiven, and I tell everyone to run from them.

I just bought my second Honda from these guys. The first one was great that I never had any issues with. They worked with me and made it really easy to trade up and get a newer one because I drive a lot for work.

Bought an 02 Honda Odyssey from these people last year. Within 2 months, the transmission failed and they said since we bought it for less than asking we were on our own. (we used all of our savings plus some to purchase for 3500.00). Fast forward to this week where we took it in for a timing belt replacement and the mechanic found that the last person to replace it used incorrect screws, punctured something resulting in a massive oil leak. We've put far more into this vehicle than its worth, and I'd caution anyone who buys from this dealership to thoroughly investigate the vehicle before flushing their money down the toilet..better yet, just go somewhere else.

Great in the beginning! Very helpful, or so it seemed. The vehicle my wife and I've purchased was seemingly in good condition. After numerous repairs, loss of job and breakdowns we have found ourselves a little behind on our payments to pay for the many fixes. One of the managers there was very understanding of our situation and allowed us to make the payments as we could. $4,000 later we owe approximately $600 on the loan which is less than two months payment behind. Yesterday, I could've sworn I saw an older gentlemen driving in the opposite direction in our car.nnMy wife was home asleep on the couch, exhausted from a hard days work. When I asked her where the car was, she sprung up, upset at first because she thought it had been stolen since she recently made a payment to this place last month. After calling the police we've discovered that our vehicle had been repossessed by the dealer. So my assumption was correct when I saw the man driving away in our car. (So much for releasing all the keys to customers). For this they are charging us approximately $400 for repossession. Really? Then as I am talking to him he attempts to confirm my old address as if they have never had my new one, yet he picked my vehicle up in front of the home we have been living in for 2 years. Not to mention, the financial company stated they have all of my current information, but nothing of the repo status or a letter. After waiting for him to return my call for hours, he tells me the company suddenly recalls giving me one last year, sent regular mail. Fishy, right?nnI am thoroughly disappointed in this place for the lemon of a vehicle they have given us, and repossessing it after I've made extensive repairs on it, less than two payments left, and without ANY notification (which is required in the state of CO). I will pick up the vehicle on Friday, but I hate the fact that I have to pursue legal action on this business for wrongful repossession. Not because I am out of the money, but because of the principle. You just can't do people like that and expect to have a successful business. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY!!!!