Original post 10/2008:
I have bought several vehicles at FasTrak Charity Auctions on 19th Ave in Phoenix, AZ and I am warning people not to make the same mistake I did. They auction junk vehicles and wholesalers bid against the public! These are my two and last horrific experiences with these scam artists.I just got a vehicle that had Ice Cold A/C and seem to run okay on auction day and I payed Blue Book Excellent Condition. I picked it up: major tranny problems, the passanger window doesn't work, no faceplate for cd player, it barely made it through my work day! When I went to the company about these issues they had their onsite mechanic (that should tell you something if they have a mechanic onsite) check it out. He of course said there is nothing wrong with it; and even if there was a major issue they only give credit to buy something else (NO REFUNDS) When I got it back, my a/c was mysteriously blowing hot air.A few months before, they stated on the windows on the vehicle: "Clear Carfax" and "Passed Emissions" and just overall a perfect vehicle. Once again I payed Blue Book Excellent Condition, the wholesalers were in on this one (I didn't notice this scam until afterwards) When I checked the carfax on it: Odometer Rollback. I was able to sell the vehicle and get my money back.I go to several other auctions and all the reliable legal ones: warn people, if they are caught bidding on their own vehicles to raise the price for the public, you will be kicked out and other harsh punishment will follow. When I confronted FasTrak of this scam they told me,"well it is a public auction." I am letting everyone know, THEY ARE GOING TO SCREW YOU!I went to AAMCO to have the tranny checked out. It needs to be rebuilt(it has internal problems), motor mounts are bad, and clutch fan is stiff. They wanted $1700 but the cheapest I found it was $900. Oh Well, I believe in Karma!
3/6/2009 Update: I was able to get rid of this vehicle, and didn't lose any money(very thankful) ALSO, Fas Trak did relocate to 1515 West Broadway in Mesa, AZ!!!
