My experience with this dealership has been marked by - amaliamuto
My experience with this dealership has been marked by misrepresentation, non-disclosure of material facts, safety hazards, and coercive sales practices, all of which I believe violate the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act and consumer protection standards.
Brake Failure & Aftermarket Parts (Undisclosed)
Shortly after purchase, the brakes failed unexpectedly, creating a major safety hazard. Upon contacting the dealership, I was told the brakes were aftermarket parts and not covered under warranty. At no point was I informed that the vehicle contained non-Honda parts, despite assurances of a “100-point inspection” and Honda-certified condition. This is a serious omission and misrepresentation.
Undisclosed Exterior Damage & Improper Repairs
The vehicle was parked in a tight lot, preventing me from completing a full inspection. The sales representative assured me there was no damage. After purchase, I discovered multiple dents and scratches. While some were repaired, several remain unresolved. During body shop work, blue paint was tracked inside the vehicle and has never been cleaned. This reflects failure to disclose material damage and careless repairs.
Coercion for Positive Review
Before releasing the vehicle, the dealership’s “coordinator” pressured me into leaving a positive online review. This coercive behavior raises concerns about the integrity of the dealership’s practices and misleads future consumers.
Airbag SRS Defect – Refusal of Warranty Coverage
In December 2024, the airbag SRS error light illuminated. The dealership dismissed the defect as “rodent damage” and denied warranty coverage under my Honda Plus plan. I maintain my vehicle in a very high state of cleanliness, and rodent damage is highly improbable. This defect predates my ownership and should have been caught during inspection. Despite this, the dealership quoted me $9,526.92 for repairs—an absurd cost considering the safety implications and their failure to disclose pre-existing issues.
Denial of Independent Inspection & Test Drive
At the time of sale, I was not permitted to bring the vehicle to my own mechanic for inspection nor allowed a proper test drive. I relied entirely on the dealership’s representations of quality and safety, which have since proven false.
Failed Resolution Attempts
On March 19, Whitby Oshawa Honda advised that the SRS light malfunction was due to “rodent damage” and that the cost to repair the damage was $9,526.92 and not covered under warranty. The rodent damage was severe, and I informed them that I did not have any rodents at my property. For rodents to completely chew through wiring is highly improbable. The defect clearly predated my ownership and indicates a failure on the dealership’s part to properly inspect and address the problem before selling the vehicle to me. This defect not only jeopardizes my safety but represents yet another failure of transparency and accountability on the part of the dealership and Honda. Furthermore, I was not allowed to test drive the vehicle or bring it to my mechanic for inspection.
On March 20, 2024, I emailed Honda Canada requesting that they honour their warranty for such a critical safety issue. Honda Canada responded to my complaint but sided with the dealership in refusing to repair the vehicle.
On March 23, 2024, I issued a formal demand notice directly to Whitby Oshawa Honda. To date, I have received no resolution or meaningful response.
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