Used Cars in Garfield, NJ

“PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ!!!

I just want to start by saying this is a REAL review, I am a real person, and this is a real experience and Im writing this darn novel to help guide your purchase from this dealer.

What could have been a 0 star review (if allowed) turned into the number you see ONLY because of the character of the owner, Mark!

Coming all the way Allentown, PA are, myself and my fiancee bought a used 2008 Chevy Express 2500 on 04/22/24. We were excited to start our cargo van business because we were expecting child #1 within a week of when we bought the van; ALOT of big newness, I know. I was told bc of the vehicles age it didnt need an inspection and I had ran and obdii scan myself. OBDII scans the vehicles computer system and checks if ANY codes are found or were found; this vehicle only had an airbag code so I was confident we found a good used van. Driving from NJ to PA I noticed vehicle veered to the right; I thought wheel probably needed to be aligned so no huge issue. Baby girl was born May 2, 2024 and I spent the first week home with mommy and baby so I didnt begin regularly driving the van until after May 10, 2024. 3+ months go by and the business is growing but Im due for an oil change. Take it to a local Jack Williams and I am told the vehicle has severe frame rot and I would be smart NOT to drive it. I immediately let MJ Traders know about this and am told, by Mark, to get a second opinion and/or bring the vehicle to them so they can get a look at it. My thoughts at the time was I was sold a knowingly dangerous van bc it didnt have inspection and I was told it didnt need one and I found out in PA, it did! I took it to PA inspection and it failed because of the same issue Jack Williams warned me about...FRAME ROT! I then forwarded pics and a video to Mark and asked what could be done to remedy this..and honestly I had 0 faith in MJTraders to fix it. I contacted a lawyer and comsumeraffairs of bergen county immediately and filed an auto fraud claim bc I was improperly told I needed no inspection when in PA, I did. If I got the inspection and found frame damage I would have immediately returned the van and have gotten my down payment back. Consumer affairs eventually let me know, legally, MJ Traders owed me nothing, no fixes, no remedies,NOTHING because of the "as-is" form. So now, i am stuck with an inoperable van with expensive to fix ($10k quote) frame rot and Im making $325/month payment for the next 3 years. I was so ready to come here and tell anyone who would listen this nightmare story. THEN, consumer affairs called back and said they were able to talk to Mark directly and a MIRACLE happen!!! Mark, just being stand up guy decided to take the vehicle back and close the loan on it and we walk away from the van SOLELY bc he stopd by what they sell and did honest business!

This is why MJ Traders deserves 5 stars and I will most definitely do business with them again bc a situation they had 0 liability with, they fixed. That is not only rare, it never happens!

Also, they were not lying about the van not needing inspection, they were going off of NJ laws and I lived in PA, not far far away but completely different legalities.”

“I'm new to Garfield and needed to get my oil changed for my Jeep Grand Cherokee. I came across Ed's place (Nahas) and saw the good reviews and decided to check it out. GREAT service, great guy. I've always been weary about going to mechanics since I don't know much about cars but Ed was a genuine trustworthy guy with good prices. I'm really happy to have found this place. I certainly recommend it! Thanks, Ed!”

“Malik is a real gentleman. I spent the last two months looking at cars all over Jersey and NYC and Mike's Auto Shop is my favorite. They are sincere and real. No gimmicks or pretentiousness whatsoever.

When I went to look at the vehicle, they gave me the keys and told me to take it for a spin on my own. It was a great vehicle so it didn't take long for me to fall in love with it.

I never once felt pressured. It was the smoothest transaction I could've asked for. Would do business with them again in the future.”

“Only came from Car Gurus. I drove from PA, To get my car, The guys were communicative, Rodrigo and the Owner were willing to help me work a deal through out my financial hardship and gave me some time work things out. It’s a good family dealer. truly satisfied with my purchase. thanks once again guys.”

“Great experience, worked with everything I had going on. Les, Big Lou, Mr. G helping with finance and Johnnie on my test drive. Very glad I came to payless auto wholesale :-)”