We Buy Any Cars - Lawrenceville, GA - Exercise Caution
Based on a personal experience with We Buy Any Cars in Lawrenceville, GA, here's what potential customers should know:
Online vs. In-Person Discrepancy:
Initial online appraisal was $885 for a 2008 Honda Pilot (368k miles)
In-person offer drastically reduced to $300, showing significant bait-and-switch tactics
Vehicle Condition:
Car was in functional condition with working AC, lights, radio, and decent leather
Had a dent and mismatched hood color (note: Honda hoods can typically be painted professionally)
Red Flags:
Located in an isolated-looking building at 248 East Crogan Street
Company made follow-up calls after negative Google review
Failed to honor online appraisal value
Planned to recondition and resell through buy-here-pay-here financing
Recommendation: Avoid this location and seek alternative sellers. This appears to be a classic case of deceptive pricing tactics.
Date of experience: November 05, 2024
Reply from We Buy Any Car® USA
Hi Brian,
We hear your feedback and take your review seriously. We’re sorry to learn we missed the mark delivering a positive experience for you. Our Lawrenceville, GA location has a 5-star rating from our customers, so our leadership team is eager to connect with you 1-on-1 to better understand how your experience differed and most importantly, restore your trust in our service.
First, we’re sorry if our location came across as isolated or intimidating, that’s not our intention. It’s true we are in the building behind the bakery and salon. We don’t sell cars; therefore, we don’t need a large showroom or tons of space. We keep things simple, and it allows us to open locations that are in local neighborhoods and towns. While the other guys may have one or two locations scattered about, webuyanycar.com has 12 locations serving local Atlanta communities.
I understand there is a park across the street, which if the pickleball courts aren’t lit up, could be dark at night. I have asked the Area Manager to review the branch to see if there are any improvements that can be made to make the area more inviting to our customers. Our mission is to provide a safe, comfortable atmosphere for everyone.
Regarding the valuation of your 2008 Honda, first we want to say that bait and switch is an illegal and immoral business practice and does not happen at webuyanycar.com. Our online valuation tool is great for getting an idea of what your vehicle is worth, but it’s based off the information provided to us by our customers. It is not a firm offer to purchase your vehicle. We have that listed on our website’s disclaimers, FAQs and in emails you receive about your valuation.
Like any reputable buyer we need to run a vehicle history report and perform a physical inspection of the vehicle to confirm the reported condition. If we identify issues, we were previously unaware of, we need to take them into consideration when making our firm offer. Unlike car dealerships who take your vehicle around back, we invite our customers to join us during this process so they can see what we see. It’s all part of our commitment to transparency. You should have been invited to join our Branch Manager and our leadership team will investigate to understand if our process was followed.
Reviewing the detailed notes for the Honda Pilot, I see when the online valuation was completed a dent to the rear bumper was disclosed online, however, our Branch Manager uncovered additional reconditioning concerns. These issues included multiple dashboard lights illuminated, poor previous repair to the hood, and the vehicle was reported in six separate accidents. I have included the information below for full transparency.
• 06/04/2008 – Right front impact with another vehicle
• 08/02/2009 – Damage to the right front corner
• 07/03/2011 – Vehicle damage reported
• 10/14/2011 – Left rear impacted reported
• 07/01/2022 – Accident reported
• 07/21/2022 – Accident /Damage reported
Unfortunately, this newly discovered information is well outside typical wear and tear. With the rough condition and the odometer reading 368,493 miles, we needed to modify what we could offer for this vehicle.
We take customer service seriously; it’s why our leadership team is calling. We believe in going above and beyond to deliver a positive outcome. We want nothing more than to connect with you directly and address your concerns. We know you have many options when selling a vehicle, if we can listen to your feedback and tackle your concerns, we’d love the opportunity to restore your faith and buy your car.
Kind Regards,
Kevin, on behalf of webnuyanycar.com