Jeff H Uxq

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Quality control

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I don't know what's going on with your blue hot rod tubes. But for the last month I have Had problems with the glue and tube splitti have used You're tubes for years But I'm going to have to change to another brand. Apparently your quality control isn't doing its job.
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Loss:
$30

Preferred solution: Explanation of what's going on.

Amy M Mzk

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Tubes come unglued

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I love these tubes. Been using them for years and the last five boxes I bought have a lot of tubes coming unglued
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Christopher M Uet

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Unhappy with my purchase

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Updated by user Aug 01, 2023

Well, it's been over a month and HotRod has not even attempted to reach out to me to resolve this issue, nor offer any type of replacement or refund. They obviously DON'T GIVE A *** about customer satisfaction at their company!!! Way to go ***

Original review Jul 02, 2023
I recently purchased 6 boxes of 100mm Regular Hot Rod Tubes. 4 out of the 6 boxes worked perfectly as far as the tubes are concerned. 2 of the boxes of tubes WOULD NOT fit on my rolling machine! I literally tried 50 different tubes from each box and there was no difference!!! This is a major problem for me, because I have to travel 35 miles just to get my tobacco and tubes once a month!
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Loss:
$8
Pros:
  • Good tubes when they work
Cons:
  • Pieces of dog crap

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Don't waste your time!!!

Miranda W Wvu

My cell phone number is listed as contact. Please stop calling as 608-561-**** has nothing to do with the hot rod company.

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Incorrect contact, please stop calling. 608-561-**** has nothing to do with the hot rod company. Calls will not be answered or returned
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Anonymous
map-marker Belleview, Florida

MOTORS ARE JUNK

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DO NOT PURCHASE THESE ENGINES BEWARE!!! JUNK JUNK JUNK JUNK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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User's recommendation: DO NOT BUY

Rick M Gxo

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Purchase from another company

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Updated by user Aug 22, 2021

I had to purchase the proper flex plate locally, as well as the oil dipstick, dipstick tube, thermostat, gooseneck and oil filter adapter locally.

Original review Aug 22, 2021
Purchased a 383 stroker/TH350 combo. Waited 2 months for engine to ship. When engine was ready, they didn't have the trans in stock. Had a choice of waiting a couple more months for TH350 or upgrading to 700R4 for an additional $500. Sent wrong flex plate for application. Turn key is not turn key. No oil dipstick tube, oil dipstick, oil filter adapter, gooseneck or thermostat.
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Loss:
$800
Pros:
  • Plenty of options if they delivered what they advertised
  • Motors look great
Cons:
  • Problems with product
  • Not as advertised

Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution

User's recommendation: Shop elsewhere for performance engine needs

Joesph F

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Garbage products

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Updated by user Mar 17, 2021

No contact from company . Last call he told me parts were in the mail that never showed up .

He has done nothing I have literally built a new ls for my project already.

So if your ready this the cost of his motor isn't accurate cause your going to buy it and then have to buy another. Hope you listen and are smarter then I was and do your research .

Original review Feb 16, 2021
Paid 7100 for a motor ended up with a poorly built flat tappet piece of junk with all crap parts on it that blew up in under 100 miles . Cam has big inclusions in it (from factory or hrc btw) motor is shot . Wish I would have seen all of this before I paid for it . They have better engines then I received for 2k less online as well but sent me this junk . EVERYONE LISTEN THIS IS FACTUAL. IF YOU DONT SEE A BUILD SHEET WITH EXACT PARTS DO NOT BUY .don't ever buy from these guys period they are just trying to get your money and get screw you over .
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Loss:
$7100
Cons:
  • Poor quality
  • Problems with product
  • Not as advertised

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Please listen to the bad comments and reviews not the fake good ones .

Dustin S Xsr

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Defrauded out of 5,230.00

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Hot Rod Company - Defrauded out of 5,230.00
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I was purchasing a motor through this company, several years ago now. When it came down to making my final payment.

I was told they had went bankrupt, and I would have to go through such legal processes basically meaning I was beat out of my money, heart broken right? Being told I had lost 5230.00. Just the other day I had finally found the motivation to start looking for another motor, and there is HRC still selling motors on Ebay... I was floored messaged them on the last email I had with my remaining balance and all my payment history on the invoice, like look here we have a legal issue here, this needs to be resolved was told I can finish paying off the motor and they will ship only after adding up the years of interest to my final bill....

but not my fault I fight lie to myself right?, I want a full refund, but I went ahead trying to be diplomatic shot counter resolutions I thought would be fair to both of us. Even though I have not been treated fairly at all lied to decived obviously all to keep my hard earned money, the guy there sends me redicous counters no sane person would accept. My counter offers 1 refund my money minus the 750 dollar non refundable deposit after he tried to convince be all the payments where deposits even tho the only payment deemed non refundable was indeed the initial 750 deposit as I reminded him of this, his response was take it up with the company you bought the motor from all rude very unprofessional mind you folks this is all via email so yes I started purchasing the motor through them under a different company name that no longer exists but... I have invoices from the old company and the new name of the company HRC...

tell me that is not shady to tell me bug off like so in another attempt to continue to fraudulently keep my money? Then I jump on eBay find a motor I wouldn't mind having they are advertising they sell the motor is 5120.10 a 383 chevy stroker about like the same one I wanted before.. even told him ship it to my mechanic I'll have him go through it all make sure it is indeed a sound and property working motor no defects but I want it 100 percent covered as in if its not as advertised not properly functioning they get it back and I want my money.... not unreasonable at all I don't think after they have kept my money all this time lied to me ect even through in you guys can keep the 109.10 of the money I have already paid in....

no deal more redicous emails final offer on there part was we will give a refund minus a 25 percent restocking fee.... No way is that fair to keep 25 percent of my money that they have fraudulently had for years I did not lie to myself no one just walks away from 5230 dollars at least not any of us hard working regular Joe's. Only fair resolution at this point is a full refund in mind deposit and all I only 570 dollars left on a 5800 dollar invoice. I feel I had and have been very much so defrauded.

I have all of this in documented in emails and invoices i tell only the truth for those that want to see it all my email is dustin65712@***.com I don't want anyone else to succumb too these fraudsters fraudulent business practices of ripping off people.

Will be making a Anti HRC Facebook page soon posting everything on this materr as well pursuing criminal,and civil filings. Hope this all helps those looking into buying a motor do not do any business with these people at all or could face the same treatment and losses.

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Loss:
$5230

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM THEM.

Anonymous
map-marker Memphis, Tennessee

Was looking to buy looks like I saved 10k wow bad reviews

I'm glad I read reviews was about to spend 10 K on a new motor I think I'll just buy world or dart block and build it myself I was only interested in the warranty part as building your own motor can be about the same price, but that warranty makes you feel secure warm and fuzzy, but it seems like I would get screwed
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User's recommendation: Read reviews look at y so many Motors are for sale for What is owed that’s a red flag to me

Andre B Rnf

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Run save your self the headache

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Jim is horrible to work with he does change the price. They made a mistake on my ship to address noticed the mistake the next day I messaged him.

He called me yelling saying it’s my fault I sent him a copy of the e-sign contact that I approved with the correct address he calls me back 2 hours later not to apologize but to tell me it going to cost him 450 to have this changed due to the motor shipping already so I now need to give him another 250.00 I told him I would not be responsible for the mistake of his employees. He told me then he’ll let the motor be shipped to the wrong place he has my money already then hung the phone up in my face!!!!! He will tell you to give 500 deposit on PayPal... then tell you to wire the balance straight to his account.....

don’t...... pls.....

learn from my mistake it’s hard to get ur money back not in possible but more time consuming. I’ll add messages so Jim can’t say I’m lying or making this up...

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Pluck H

I'm just here to say their engines are junk . I didn't get 100 miles out of mine.

Dont listen to the good reviews they write them themselves. Jim is a pile and deserves the worst in life.

Andre B Rnf

Cecil is the worst type of person yo work with

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Andre B Rnf

Only for you Mr. Andre Booker

Lashelle Twq
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NO!!! for everyone.... ill rub an tug

Guest

CLASS ACTION STARTED AGAINST HRC/WCP/SUPER STROKER...JOIN IN

Guest
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Post the information so we can all get in on this. People are paying their hard earned money and not getting what they paid for. The engines look beautiful but functionality is worse then a Daewoo Please share class action suit Thanks unhappy buyer

Guest
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reply with your contact information and you will be contacted

Guest
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minute ago I shared my information and this user hacked by computer I’m in contact with the site administrator to see if we can get information about the post a warning to all of you out there if you want them to *** your computer that’s a great way for them to get your information

Guest
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SEND INFO TO suehrc1@***.com YOU WILL BE CONTACTED ...

Guest
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here you jr we got you.....suehrc1@***.com....we will contact you

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Matthew O Eoo

Scam!Should be under investigation!

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Hot Rod Company - Scam!Should be under investigation!
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Scam Company!!! STAY AWAY!!! Should be shut down!!! Selling engines that look fancy, but have cheap chinese metal internals that they claim are performance parts! Your engine will break quickly off it's OWN power and they will charge you to ship it back to them to diagnose the problem. Then they will tell you that you did something that voids the warranty(eventhough you didn't) and then they rebuild your engine and sell it to someone else(BECAUSE THEY KNOW YOU WILL NOT PAY SHIPPING AGAIN FOR SALVAGED PARTS). Photos are all examples of poor quality chinese manufactured parts they put in all their engines. They claim these engines have a certain amount of Horse Poere(HP) but none of the engines have been put on a machine or dyno tested(so they are litterally pulling these numbers out of thin air/saying their products are something they are not). You can see the chunk of metal in picture 1 that broke off like a crumb...Picture 2 rods twisted(they claimed it was because the engine was over revved eventhough I had my carb set to only get 2,500 rpms max!. Picture 3- poor quality chinese metal and fabrication of parts. You can see how someone LAZILY cut out a chunk of metal to balance the motor. More photos to come. I will be posting on every site possible to get the word out!
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Loss:
$5000
Pros:
  • Motors look great
Cons:
  • Bad warranty
  • Poor quality
  • Not as advertised
Reason of review:
Damaged or defective

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Guest

I can confirm my Engine had to be completely rebuilt as well.

Lashelle Twq

Ya so ,,told you, your buying junk....come by and see K ..she will fix you up.

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Andre B Rnf

Hrc name changes

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Hot Rod Company - Hrc name changes
Jim is a crooked business man. And they sale poor quality products... But do ur self a favor research them you’ll see for your self.... but let me help you just a bit... here’s some of the names they’ve used. James aka Jim lie ur way out of this!!!
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Andre B Rnf

All their parts come from China That’s Not American Hot Roding that’s so un-American everyone should boycott this Company for disrespecting the American hot Roding heritage

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Beware.... of this company

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I know who Andre booker is he the guy that post comments to business trying to get them to pay him to take it off!! He did this exact same thing to my business and always post anonymous..

we have a lawyer building a case on him.. we are now using these post to help us with our case!!

Andre B Rnf
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Wow Cecil or should o say Jim your the only person that lies make fake post and black male people that paid you real money for the trash you sale. Then you ask ur customers to remove the reviews and you’ll send them parts to fix the problem. And once they comply with your wishes you don’t hold up your end of the bargain.

peter p Aeq
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Why do you care its me its me that show them a good time.

Lashelle Twq
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WE know Andre to....We love him and the money we stole from him.

Guest
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Please tell the world your company name and show the world proof that this person has done this to your company. It’s ironic that you happen to find this view and saying you’ve experienced the same thing from the same person.

Did you not see the received posted showing he was a confirmed buyer? Just a question. Cecil or Jim or Tj or the wife . You people sure put a lot of energy in posting reply’s and good reviews as other people.

Let me give you some advice if you would put half as much energy in your craftsmanship.

You just might start getting some good reviews from people that aren’t on your payroll.. just food for thought

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The truth hurts...

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Who’s Jim? We don’t have a Jim here!!

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jim is the guy that gives the reach arounds.

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Andre B Rnf
map-marker Moreno Valley, California

Run Run Run..... unless you like buying junk you can’t use

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Cecil aka Jim lies about everything. Hp, & Tq. The part hot rod company use are not made in America but China or some place far worse... I’ve had to replace water pump, A/C Compressor , power steering pump, lifters. All on a new motor.. I’ll post some information on the company I hope this helps someone locally so they can be forced to close their doors for good not just another name change!
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Loss:
$11000
Reason of review:
Warranty issue

Preferred solution: Full refund

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None of the parts they sale have any name stamps from any company’s let alone the ones he claims.. ( CAN SAY FALSE ADVERTISEMENT ) Walk into any automotive store that sells Performance parts and you’ll see companies stamp their name on them, not the stuff you get from the hot rod company aka HRC it has nothing looks good but I assure you it’s cheep poor quality made items.

In cecil’s description on eBay he has a list of high-performance parts it’s a lie trust me I’m a confirmed buyer of his products and I’ve had to just about replace all the internals inside the motor due to over heating issues, knocking lifters, bad bearings in Steering pump,AC compressor, and water pump.

If you decide to purchase from the hot rod company aka hrc ask him to give you a money back guarantee that all the parts are high performance & the name brands he claims in his description on eBay! I guarantee you without a shadow of a doubt he won’t do it.

peter p Aeq

Yes very true..i like it do you

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Andre Hqv

This company is a scam

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Hot Rod Company - This company is a scam

Hello all old Skool car enthusiast. I’m Andre I purchased 350 small block from Jim at hrc the engines look beautiful but when I there a piece of I say that wit the utmost honesty and sincerity before you buy from this company please feel free to contact me.

I will send you all you need to know about Jim and his world of deceit and lies.

He won’t be able to lie his way out of this because it’s his voice, Tj’s. I have recorded & saved every conversation & message Jim

, Tj and I have had since I’ve requested replacement parts or complete refund.

My email is surreabooker@***.com

Just try to save you other car Enthusiast precious time and money when all you want is your vintage car up running to show your family & friends

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CLASS ACTION info to suehrc1@***.com we will contact you

peter p Aeq
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Thanks for your help

Andre B Rnf

Jim your lies never stop due they so I hacked your computer for Wht Exactly?? To tell the world your a lying scam artist that sells a *** product and you don’t stand behind you word or ur product...

Look them up on the Better business bureau they changed the name of the company like 15 teen time.

So you tell me who’s the criminal here. Companies that practice good honest business don’t have to keep changing the name

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Hello, my name is Ryan and I am the owner of Bloch & Shelton Garage. I am very disappointed to see this negative review posted.

We are the shop that is installing this motor for Mr. Booker. We did not personally purchase this motor from them but our 1st time customer Mr. Booker did.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Jim @ The Hot Rod Company this morning regarding this issue and he informed me that this customer had called him to purchase this motor under our name saying that he worked for our company (which he does NOT and we were NOT aware of) Jim @ The Hot Rod Company was very pleasant to talk to over the phone and I can tell you that the motor he shipped and sold to this customer is absolutely beautiful and arrived to our business with zero damage. There craftsmanship looks to be very good with awesome attention to detail.

Jim I am very sorry that there is an issue between you and this customer I truly hope he makes right by it and gets it resolved. We don't do very many hot rods these days as we have shifted our focus towards fleet maintenance and repairs but if we ever do we will be sure to stay in touch with Jim and his crew at The Hot Rod Company.

Lashelle Twq
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I dont know who this is.....never talked to him in my life

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It’s Robert Morrison aka jimropy

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Andre B Rnf

you are just check out the rap you have on my life? mutipul accounts of robbery, breaking an entry, failure to appear your a major criminal!!

Andre B Rnf

Jim please explain to me and the others who read & watch the post just how I’m lying if you where helping me I wouldn’t have anything to say but your not like you’ve done to countless others. That’s why u’v changed the company name like 15 teen times.

So how is the video a lie on the brand new engine I bought from you with knocking lifters with low coolant psi due to failing water pump.

Jim or should I say ur real Name James pls lie ur way out of this one... send the parts to fix this new engine

Lashelle Twq
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This is what I say......your money is gone and so are you .....Thanks ....How do you like the paper weight ?

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Thank you Robert Morrison for the redpinse a.k.a. Jimropy

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Kiefer Bao

Why I did not buy and wont buy from the hot rod company

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I was in the market for a motor, specifically through the internet. i came across the hot rod company's store through ebay.

the first thing i noticed were the nice dressed engines. I consider myself a smart shipper the first thing i do is compare pricing, quality and reviews. unfortunately HRC had no ebay reviews that was flag #1 but i gave them the benefit of the doubt i figured they would probably sell outside of ebay to save on the seller fees. I soon located their actual website with plenty of positive reviews.

I spoke to Jim and told him i was comparing engines. He is a salesman first and and engine builder second he belittled every competitor and their product instead of telling me about his product. He kept telling me about how i need to hop on this deal while the engine is still available because its going to sell fast. the same engines have been listed for months, their whole ebay gimmick is pay the remainder of the cost of what someone else failed to pay.

Flag #2 was this site and all the bad reviews but again i really liked their engine and wanted to believe he was a stand up guy with a good product. so I decide to go ahead and take a risk and tell them im ready to buy and that i would do the buy it now option on ebay, i was told that if I do the buy it now there is an additionial core charge that isnt listed on ebay. I was told its best to buy direct and pay a 500 deposit and wire or money gramn him the rest of the money. that was another flag, that gets rid of any buyer protection on ebay, he could of sent me a faulty engine and id be out of luck.

I later decided to dig a little deeper to see if i could trust HRC i looked on their ebay page and noticed alot of people who left positive reviews either work for, or are associated with them and all of them are in the washington area no reviews from out of state buyers. the last and final straw was the BBB reports with the same concerns I had and also complaints about faulty engines, there is also a report from BBB when they contacted HRC they have changed their names several times from what ive read.

Im glad i made and educated decision not to buy, I am reading nightmare stories that seem to be coming in daily on this site and BBB. please inform yourself before buying

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Andre B Rnf

I hope one of my post helped

samual j
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they sure did

Guest

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Guest
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If you truly have an issue with something why don’t you contact the company and talk to them they’re 100% willing to help you don’t you agree that going on to a public forum to try to get a difference is not going to work you need to contact the company directly and work with them

Guest
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reply to ......suehrc1@***.com.......................you will be contacted

Guest

Thanks for the warning.

Guest

now they are sell engines that people have put down payments on....what a scam

Guest

Nope all the negative reviews come from one single person named Robert Morrison a.k.a. Andre Booker just depends on which name he’s using at the time he has a known fraud person that likes to leave negative feedback and then call people up and try to get paid to take it off be where people Robert Morris and Andre Booker are the true crooks

Lashelle Twq
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These guys will never get anything from me

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Lashelle Twq

thanks Robert Morrison for trying to use my Name as your profile to make it look like Im the one posting.. this Its amazing what you are doing!!

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peter p Aeq
map-marker Consul, Saskatchewan

VERY CHEAP PARTS ( JUNK)

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People !!! We bought on of these so called engines, They looked good and Jim the *** salesman will tel you they are good engine.....NO.... these are put together with VERY cheap parts and will not last. Please save your money. Jim is a huge liar and is a joke. buy from someone that knows that they are doing and not this internet scam company
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Loss:
$15000
Reason of review:
Bad quality

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Guest

wish I had found this page before I went through this horrible experience

Lashelle Twq

told you these engines are junk....happy now

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