Pine Tree Garage

I went to this place and bought for a 05 Chevy uplanded  for 4500. It was not worth half that. Out side looked amazing but what was hiding well here is some of what happened. 3 days after buying it died and needed fuel pump a week later I brought to auto care plus in Portland and was told this van is junk should not be on rd and is extremely unsafe. Cut pressured gas lines rigged with rubber hose and wire ties. All brake and gas lines are held by plastic zip ties. The radiator is only held in place by the hoses from the radiator. There are holes completely through both side on driver and passenger floorboard you can actually touch the carpet from underneath the car the brakes are messed up. Now keep in mind when I brought this Into auto care plus in Portland I was only under the impression that I needed a windshield wiper for the back and my E break was messed up that’s all Mike said that this was owned by a veteran and he took care of this van for years for this veteran and he knew all about it inside and out and then it was well taken care of by the veteran and he serviced it well that doesn’t help what I find out next . He also said nothing was wrong with it he said other than that this thing is perfect runs great. Now anybody including myself with no knowledge takes a look under this car and realizes how not okay or safe it is. But I did not look I took his word especially when he said that it was a veteran that owned it and he serviced it I mean let’s face it he must’ve taken care of him right? yeah right! the car could’ve blown up from the gas lines coming apart they’re pressurized, the brakes could of gave out because the brakes a messed up and the lines are messed up the radiator could’ve fell out and caused an accident he watched me put my kids in that van, all while convincing me it was safe. Now keep in mind the vehicle went back to get the fuel pump replaced so he had it on a lift he definitely could’ve seen all the issues, if he didn’t notice when he stickers it. ???? the engine mount is completely gone there’s so much stuff there’s like $7000 worth of stuff that needs to be done on an cheap side. I called Mike to try to make it right with this, and he basically said oh my God what’s the problem now with his response he also has no interest and  coming to a resolution with me, like fixing or replacing it or giving me my money back. I mean let’s face it this is his fault he as a mechanic inspection station and a person that’s been in the field absolutely should know what he just sold was intended to hurt somebody so now I also will be making a complaint with the inspection station, state troopers, consumer affairs, attorney generals office, the commissioners office, Congress, Better Business Bureau and many many others including civil lawsuit I gave him an option to give me my money back and take the vehicle and leave it alone but he decided that he’s not that type of person he is. He obviously would rather directly cause significant potential harm to people. steer clear and stay away from this place if you want to be in a safe vehicle I would seriously recommend checking the vehicle out a lot if you purchase his.  because you may end up hurt. Also there’s many other things wrong with this van just not enough time to mention it oil leak transmission issue check gauges sensors exhaust leak the holes in itself with the exhaust coming into the car I mean that no wonder my kids were getting dizzy anyway buyer be careful and cautious..

I also added a photo of the van so you can all see what I saw before bringing it into a garage goes to show what kind of ppl you may deal with if you go here. Be careful.