Lazy at best. Deceptive at worst. I found a car listed on Facebook Marketplace and then googled to find GT Auto Sales' website. It had a clean Carfax and was within my price range. Having worked in auto repair for over 15 years, I arranged for a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) through a local shop before committing. The inspection came back decent, so I sent a $200 deposit to hold the vehicle until I could make the trip from Reno on Saturday. My husband, our two kids, and I drove 142 miles, 2.5 hours each way, to buy the car. We spotted it immediately in the lot, and our excitement quickly plummeted. First, an 18-inch streak of damage on the driver's side. Then, a deep dent and a six-inch gouge. Scratches across the hood, stains on every seat, dashboard damage, a ripped driver's seat and center armrest, a missing chrome trim piece poorly painted silver, and even coffee spills running down the side of the passenger seat. It was a mess. We still took it for a test drive, but I told my husband I was shocked at the condition. He summed it up, "This car is a piece of shit." I started to wonder what else hadn't been disclosed. At that point, I knew I wasn't buying it. When we returned, I told Patrick that I was disappointed. I pointed out the damage, stains, and general filth, to which he responded surprised and said, "We had it detailed!" There were literally crumbs in the cupholders. To their credit, they refunded my deposit without issue, and we left. Later, I looked back at the photos on their website. Every shot was taken at an angle, out of focus, or in lighting that concealed the damage. This wasn't just laziness -- it felt intentional. The summary: * 284 miles round trip * $60 in gas * A full Saturday lost * $15 cashier's check I now have to void Maybe not all their cars are like this. But if you're coming from out of town, look very carefully at the photos and ask for close-ups of the body and interior before you commit to anything. Better yet -- don't waste your time. read more