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I got sold a lemon car from a dealership in Fresno named Auto Dealz of Fresno. They said if i sign my warranty off my interest would drop from 20% to 15% and that the Balboa Bank agreed to this Malpractice, Balboa Denied the claims coming from the dealership they work with. The salesman are great comforting tricksters. I still remember the name of the salesman. Anthony Bustamente. them knowing they sold me a lemon car quickly jumped to getting me to sign my warranty off through this practice! First 20,000 miles i face Transmission and Turbo repair valued at 5,000$ now i have to replace the Catalytic Converter not even within the first 100k miles yet. $2,000 part plus labor! I just swapped the Mass Airflow Sensor $150 and still need's all Oxygen Sensor's to be swapped. $100 something each plus labor. I just had to change the radiator like $300 + labor totaling about $500. Still need's a new Assembly Fan now at $740 part. Car Need's an Engine Control Module Too! Let's not forget the Turbo Solenoid! I went homeless and lost my room because of this lemon car sale from Auto Dealz of Fresno and the car has been leaving me constantly stranded! Had to replace the mother board positive terminal for $200. I'm also thinking the car may have a possible Fuel Pump and Negative Terminal issue. All my debt stem's from this worthless messed up Lemon car sale. I sure would love justice against this malpractice of a dealership! I called countless lawyers for help on this yet get turned away.
To Whom It May Concern at Auto Dealz of Fresno,
You requested an update on how the Lemon vehicle is running. I am responding in full detail, because the condition of this car has placed me in severe financial and personal hardship.
The vehicle, a Chevrolet Malibu 2022 LT 1.5L, is currently not operable. It does not reliably start, does not crank properly, and cannot be driven safely or consistently. Despite multiple repair attempts and part replacements, the issues persist and have compounded over time.
Here is a summary of the ongoing problems and repair history:
* Repeated no-start / no-crank conditions, even with a new battery installed
* Electrical failures, including loss of communication with the Engine Control Module (ECM) and related gateway modules
* Starter motor spins when bypassed, but the Bendix does not engage, indicating electrical or control failure rather than a simple starter issue
* Persistent battery drain even when the vehicle is off
* Replacement of the battery positive terminal fuse block with no resolution
* Prior transmission and turbocharger issues within the first 20,000 miles, costing approximately $5,000
* Ongoing warning lights, intermittent dash power, and unstable electrical behavior
At this point, diagnostics alone would require towing the vehicle to a dealership or qualified shop. I have been quoted $1,000-$2,000 for towing alone, depending on distance, before any diagnostic or repair work even begins. Additional repairs are estimated to be several thousand dollars, with no guarantee of resolution given the pattern of failures.
I am no longer in a financial position to pursue further repairs.
Due to the ongoing breakdowns, I have lost employment opportunities, housing stability, and transportation. I am currently homeless, and the vehicle has at times been my only shelter. All of my belongings are inside the car. I have exhausted my savings on repairs, towing, parts, food, and loan payments, and I can no longer sustain this situation. Diagnostics take days, part orders take days and getting to my car may take weeks and i can't afford hotels like that. I have been homeless ever since i bought the car.
This vehicle has not been reliable, dependable, or fit for long-term ownership since purchase. It has directly contributed to financial collapse, emotional distress, and loss of stability. I am at the point where continuing to hold this vehicle is no longer possible.
Because of these circumstances, I am requesting to surrender the vehicle. This decision is not made lightly, but out of necessity. I cannot afford further towing, diagnostics, repairs, insurance, or payments on a car that has repeatedly failed.