What are some 'first car horror stories'?

One horror story is when people get stuck with extremely high interest rates. They thought they were getting a good deal but later realized they're paying way more than the car is worth in the long run. For example, a friend of mine was offered a 20% interest rate on a used car loan. He didn't read the fine print carefully and now he's struggling to make the payments each month.

One horror story could be when a seller thought they sold their car to a legitimate buyer. The buyer gave a fake check and took the car. By the time the seller found out the check was bad, the car was long gone and they had no way to track the buyer.

I took my car to a so - called 'expert' mechanic. He said he needed to keep the car for a few days. When I got it back, there were new scratches on the body, and the interior smelled like cigarettes. And the original problem still wasn't fixed. I had to take it to another shop to get it properly repaired.

Well, I've heard of a case where a person took out a car PCP deal. They had some minor scratches on the car which they thought were normal wear and tear. But when it came time to hand the car back at the end of the agreement, the dealer charged them a huge amount for the 'damage'. It was far more than what it would actually cost to fix those small scratches. This really caught the person off - guard and left them in a financial bind.

I heard of a case where a customer was pressured into signing a very expensive financing deal at a car dealership. The salesperson was very pushy and didn't fully explain all the terms. Later, the customer realized they were paying way more in interest than they should have and it was a nightmare to try and get out of the deal.

One horror story could be about an electric car suddenly losing power on a highway. Imagine you're driving at a good speed and all of a sudden, the car shuts down, leaving you stranded in the middle of traffic. It can be really scary and dangerous.

There was a case where a customer test - drove a car at the lot and it seemed fine. However, after purchasing it and getting it home, they noticed strange noises coming from the brakes. When they took it back to the car lot, the staff there tried to blame the customer for causing the problem. They were very unhelpful in trying to fix the issue and the customer ended up having to pay a lot of money at an independent mechanic to get it sorted.

There are cases where people were tricked into signing contracts with hidden fees. For example, a woman thought she was getting a great deal on a car finance. But later she found out there were all kinds of extra charges like processing fees that were not disclosed upfront. These fees added up to thousands of dollars over the course of the loan, and she struggled to make the payments as a result.

One horror story is getting a rental car that breaks down in the middle of nowhere. I was on a long road trip and suddenly the engine started making strange noises and then just died. I was stranded for hours waiting for the rental company to send help.

One horror story is when a dealer sold a car with a hidden major mechanical issue. The customer only found out after a few days and the dealer refused to take responsibility. They claimed it was the customer's fault for not getting a proper inspection before buying. Another case is where the dealer added hidden fees to the final bill that were not disclosed initially.