Pattern of misrepresenting vehicles for online auction
Very disappointing experience with a Bring a Trailer purchase involving a 1958 Jaguar XK150. The car had significant undisclosed issues, including severe structural rust, a major exhaust leak, and other safety problems that make it unsafe to drive. These defects were not clearly shown or mentioned in the listing, despite extensive photos and an “imperfections” video.
Attempts to resolve the issue with the seller (Collectible Classics) went unanswered, and Bring a Trailer declined to take responsibility, stating they do not inspect vehicles and placing the burden entirely on the buyer.
This sale was one instance of a pattern established by collectible classics, which repeatedly conducts illegal sales on bring a trailer.
Bring a trailer has enabled the continuance of illegal practices by collectible classes, by allowing new listings, and removing comments and warnings from previous buyers, in new auctions.
Google reviews links:
"We purchased a supposedly original 19k miles 1985 Mercedes Benz SL in very good condition, rustfree, without major defects. It was purchased over Bring a Trailer and arrived at our shop. Problems which weren't mentioned in the adverstisment and not photographed: - Frame completely rusted through - Soft Top damaged with a big cut - Rusted through front lip held in place with zip ties - Rust all over the car - Vin number in the Front rusted away - Miles are not original (found a receipt with higher mileage) - Muffler has rust holes"
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"Undisclosed body damage and wear and tear to the interior. They are very clever with their photos and disguise damage by using angles and cropping to cover damage."
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"I bought a 2010 Camaro with only 8000 miles on it from these people on bring a trailer and the car showed up with undisclosed body damage on the front fender. Spoke to the owner, Joey Benjamini, and he was unwilling to do anything for me"
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"THE CAR NEEDS 20,000 IN REPAIRS. FRAME RAIL BENT HITTING THE STEERING BOX, HALF OF THE UNDER BODY SHIELDING IS RIPPED OFF, MOTOR MOUNTS ARE SHOT, THE FLUID THAT THEY LEAKED ROTTED MANY PARTS, CAM COVER BLOWING OIL AND ROTTING PLASTIC PARTS, SERPENTINE BELT ROTTED FROM LEAKS, AND MUCH MORE. THEY HAD JUST FINISHED PHOTOGRAPHING THE ENTIRE CAR AND KNEW ALL OF THIS. KARMA WILL TAKE CARE OF THEM!!"
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"I have been purchasing cars for over 50 years and this is without a doubt the worst experience I’ve ever had with the dealership. Purchased a car off bring a trailer. "
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"I recently purchased a car from Collectible Classics, relying on their written representation of the car's condition on its Bring a Trailer listing. I would not recommend purchasing a car from them unless you have seen the car in person with your mechanic"
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"Buyers beware, do not buy a vehicle sight-unseen from Collectible Classics. Please note that they sell a lot of their cars on the BringaTrailer.com website…"
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"Buyers Beware! I bought a car from bring a trailer on auction. The auction went very smooth, payment was easy but that’s where it stopped. I purchased a 43000$ car, 500$ of which was negotiated for a ceramic coat that they said was half done ,and if I wanted it to be complete, would cost me an extra 1500$"
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"Was made to believe (on Bring a Trailer) that wiring harness on 1995 Mercedes Benz cabriolet had been replaced when in fact it had not. The vehicle arrived with no rear view mirror and Check engine and SRS light bulbs were removed from instrument cluster. Wiring harness and rear view mirror cost me $2509.00 and $309.00 respectively. Other than that, the vehicle was fine. Transacting and communicating with Greg went well. Buyer beware.
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