Public Motors

1.9 star rating Rating - based on 19 reviews & complaints
Public Motors offers a new and exciting way for you to buy the car of your choice, at the PRICE YOU WANT TO PAY!  
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Customer Reviews, Ratings & Complaints
Review Posted 8/7/2014
Be Smart Worst Car Lot In Orange County
Never go anywhere near this place. Worst auto dealer ever. This is the place auto salesman go when they are on the run from customers they scammed. Read More »
 
 
 
Complaint Posted 9/4/2013
Liars!!
I had to go to the BBB to get my complaint resolved, which it isn't completely. Case # 20034567 Los Angeles BBB Basically I agree with all of these negative reviews, they are liars, they hold money needed to be refunded for not good reason (which... Read More »
 
 
 
Review Posted 4/29/2013
Good company
I had an issue with a car I purchased from Public Motors and they resolved the issue beyond my expectations. Read More »
 
 
 
Complaint Posted 8/30/2012
Bait and Switch SCAM
I would give this scam operation no stars if it were an option. They flat out lie and then verbally abuse you if you do not buy a car from them. Their cars are seriously overpriced and their model seems to be bait and switch. You will not find any... Read More »
 
 
 
Review Posted 7/5/2012
my new car
Fred my car sales person was the best. Javier who helped me with my paper work was awesome! Read More »
 
 
 
Complaint Posted 2/29/2012
They bait with cars on cars dot com that don't exist.
Public Motors Orange County is a 100% scam. Don't waste your time. They bait with cars on cars dot com that don't exist. Out of 14 cars on cars dot com I researched NOT ONE was there on the lot last Sat. Salesmen says the ads run 72 hours behind t... Read More »
 
 
 
Complaint Posted 1/13/2012
If you are looking for seedy...this is the place to go.
My fiancee and I have been looking for a car for myself. After having a bad experience with a previous dealership in the Santa Clarita area, we came upon this company. They advertised a toyota matrix for appx. $7500. Because we were traveling from... Read More »
 
 
 
Complaint Posted 11/17/2011
Review 11/17/2011
The worst company I have ever dealt with. Read More »
 
 
 
Review Posted 9/16/2011
Review 9/16/2011
My experience with Public Motors is (ecstatic) delightful. I am a very happy customer - very!!! I love the car I purchased and the customer service I received was excellent. Honestly. Read More »
 
 
 
Review Posted 9/16/2011
Review 9/16/2011
Joe the service manager is an all around good honest guy. My car needed to be services and Joe assured me that my car would ne fixed and he stuck by his word. Being a Single mom it's hard to trust mechanics, but I thank Joe for all his efforts in... Read More »
 
 
 
Complaint Posted 3/30/2011
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Review 3/30/2011
Just DON’T do it. IF YOU ARE READING THIS BEFORE GOING TO PUBLIC MOTORS YOU ARE SMARTER THAN YOU KNOW. Sometimes the universe has a beautiful way of saving us from DISASTER. Although I left in tears, totally upset and pissed off, after reading all... Read More »
 
 
Business's response - on 10/5/2011
Public Motors looks to ensure every customer is 100% satisfied. We are concerned that you did not have a good experience. We would welcome meeting with you in person or discussing your concerns over the telephone to ensure you are satisfied. Thank... Read More »
 
Complaint Posted 3/19/2011
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Review 3/19/2011
public motors is the worst place in the planet to buy a car
the prices you see on line....are bogus, i was trying to buy a car for my daughther, but the price i was getting it was higher than any dealer and it was more than retail. they lie all t... Read More »
 
 
Business's response - on 10/5/2011
Public Motors looks to ensure every customer is 100% satisfied. We are concerned that you did not have a good experience. We would welcome meeting with you in person or discussing your concerns over the telephone to ensure you are satisfied. Thank... Read More »
 
Complaint Posted 1/16/2011
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Review 1/16/2011
Dealing with Public MOtors has been a nightmare to end all nightmares. On 1-02-2011 I put a credit card depiosit on a vehicle in the amount of $4,718, the full quoted price of the vehicle, so my daughter could take it to a mechanic 2 days later fo... Read More »
 
 
Business's response - on 10/5/2011
Public Motors worked with Amber and her mother to ensure they were happy. Please let us know if we can do anything further to assist. Thank you. Public Motors. Read More »
 
Complaint Posted 9/16/2010
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Review 9/16/2010
It is very sad especially in this day and age and in these trying times, that you find you can't rely on anyone.....Public Motors when you start the process seems to be a very friendly, helpful bunch....That is until you sign on the dotted line an... Read More »
 
 
Business's response - on 10/5/2011
Public Motors looks to ensure every customer is 100% satisfied. We are concerned that you did not have a good experience. We would welcome meeting with you in person or discussing your concerns over the telephone to ensure you are satisfied. Thank... Read More »
 
Complaint Posted 12/15/2009
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Review 12/15/2009
I am very dissatisfied with this company for several reasons. I bought a car from them in October of 2009, thinking I had gotten a really good deal on a cute little car. I was impressed by their slogan "all cars have been safety inspected and smog... Read More »
 
 
Business's response - on 10/5/2011
Public Motors looks to ensure every customer is 100% satisfied. We are concerned that you did not have a good experience. We would welcome meeting with you in person or discussing your concerns over the telephone to ensure you are satisfied. You m... Read More »
 
Complaint Posted 10/25/2009
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Review 10/25/2009
This was a REALLY fun experience; I live in San Diego and drove up to OC to go to the "Auction" at Public Motors OC after having bid on a car on-line (EBay)and receiving no response from PMOC other than an e-mail telling me that it was available a... Read More »
 
 
Business's response - on 10/5/2011
10/5/2011 Public Motors looks to ensure every customer is 100% satisfied. We are concerned that you did not have a good experience. We would welcome meeting with you in person or discussing your concerns over the telephone to ensure you are sa... Read More »
 
Review Posted 1/15/2009
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Review 1/15/2009
There is NO REAL Auction. They Have REserve prices on every vehicle which are retail prices.They will not sell them less than this. If the auction market Value Says 10,000 you can not buy the car for less than 6,000, which would be the retail valu... Read More »
 
 
Business's response - on 10/5/2011
10/5/2011 Public Motors looks to ensure every customer is 100% satisfied. We are concerned that you did not have a good experience. We would welcome meeting with you in person or discussing your concerns over the telephone to ensure you are sa... Read More »
 
Complaint Posted 11/5/2008
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Review 11/5/2008
Public Motors is a false advertising company. They advertise cars online for decent prices and talk you into coming in to negotiate a deal. Yet, when you do go down there they claim that they sold the car earlier that day and try to get you to buy... Read More »
 
 
Business's response - on 10/5/2011
10/5/2011 Public Motors looks to ensure every customer is 100% satisfied. We are concerned that you did not have a good experience. We would welcome meeting with you in person or discussing your concerns over the telephone to ensure you are sa... Read More »
 
Complaint Posted 11/30/2007
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Review 11/30/2007
Beware, buying a car from this company. Pull your own carfax report do not rely on theirs. they are not honest in any part of the deal, if you have purchased a car from these people, you may want to pull your own carfax and you may find you may ha... Read More »
 
 
Business's response - on 10/5/2011
10/5/2011 Public Motors looks to ensure every customer is 100% satisfied. We are concerned that you did not have a good experience. We would welcome meeting with you in person or discussing your concerns over the telephone to ensure you are sa... Read More »
 
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Hours   SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, from 9 AM to 9 PM Phone   (714) 972-2500 Address   2114 East 1st Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Website   http://www.publicmotors.com Email   richardc@publicmotors.com
Contact   Richard Cowan Other  
 
 
 
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