Aren Auto Group

What a pleasant experience. My first time financing a vehicle. When going to initially look at the vehicle, I discovered a few issues. Obviously no used car is going to be perfect, nor was I expecting it to be. They told me to come back the next day and the issues would be fixed. I came back and they did in fact fix the car. They are willing to and have went above and beyond.

I purchased a 2012 Ford Fusion on Monday, April 14th. Just one week later, on April 21st—and after driving fewer than 500 miles—the car began displaying a “Service AdvanceTrac” warning. I had the throttle body replaced and the battery upgraded, hoping it would fix the issue. That cost me $600, and to their credit, Aren Auto Group reimbursed me $300. Unfortunately, the issue persisted. A diagnostic scan at my local Ford dealership revealed the car needs a complete transmission replacement—a repair quoted at $18,000+ because Ford no longer produces the necessary parts. This problem is actually part of a known recall for this specific model—something Aren Auto Group did not disclose prior to the sale. And coincidentally, this recall is now expired. According to the CarFax report, the vehicle had been traded in to Ted Britt Ford and then purchased by Aren Auto Group at auction, with only 10 additional miles on the odometer. It’s clear that the car was likely offloaded at auction because of this exact issue. Rather than acknowledge the evidence from two highly qualified mechanics, including a Ford-certified technician using manufacturer-specific diagnostics, the dealership owner, Chris, still insisted I take the vehicle to their mechanic—essentially questioning the validity of the previous expert evaluations. The car is currently with their mechanic. The dealership’s communication throughout this process has been poor, and at this point, I believe their business practices lack transparency and integrity. Had this issue occurred after 10,000–20,000 miles, I might chalk it up to wear and tear. But a major, safety-related failure within 500 miles of purchase points to a serious pre-existing issue that should have been disclosed. I now believe this vehicle was knowingly sold under misrepresentation and fraud. I’m not looking for anything unreasonable—I simply want my money back for a vehicle that is unsafe, unreliable, and not fit for use. If you’re considering buying from Aren Auto Group, I strongly urge you to reconsider. This experience has been nothing but stress, expense, and frustration.