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• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/12/2025

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  UnansweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  **This Auto Auction Scam**
  
  I want to warn about a shady and dishonest practice I experienced at a local auto auction. I purchased a vehicle from them for around \$8,000. It was listed as a **green light, run-and-drive** vehicle — meaning it should have been in good working condition with no major issues.
  
  After I paid, the auction contacted me saying the vehicle doesn’t start and that **they would take care of it**. I never asked for any repairs, never authorized anything, and was never told there would be a charge. A week later, they sent me a bill for the repairs they claimed to have done.
  
  After doing my own research and speaking with others, I’ve come to believe this is **an ongoing scam** they’re running. They sell vehicles that appear to be fine, then **falsely claim there's an issue after the sale**, perform repairs you didn’t agree to, and hit you with a surprise bill.
  
  This is **deceitful, predatory behavior**, and it needs to be exposed. No buyer should be forced to pay for unauthorized work, especially after being told the vehicle was already in good condition.
  
  **Stay far away from this place**

  Customer Answer

  Date: 06/26/2025

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  
  
  At this time, I have not been contacted by Capital City Auto Auction, Inc. regarding complaint ID *********
  
  
  
  Regards,
  
  
  
  ***** *********

• Initial Complaint

  Date:10/14/2024

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT! Do not buy anything from Capital City Auto Auction, owner Joe P***, unless you personally crawl all over the vehicle with mirrors, lights, cameras and anything else that will help you, to make certain you are getting what they are calming it to be. I personally bought a vehicle, advertised and announced, to have a 6.2 LSX engine. After I loaded it and got it home it has a 6.0. I got in contact with the auction and had many conversations. In the end, to bad, I'm on my own. That is false advertisement and I disgraceful way to do business. Please be do your do diligent or you will be sorry.   The vehicle was purchased 09/27/24. It's a **** Chevrolet Silverado ****

  Business Response

  Date: 10/24/2024

  [I would request that the complaint be edited
  to remove the bold verbiage indicating that the comment is a public
  service announcement, or a statement added that the complaint is neither endorsed
  or published as a public service announcement. Public service announcements are
  a specific type of announcement which are commissioned by a government or
  non-profit group to raise awareness on an issue that is of interest to the
  general public. In the case at hand, the complainant is an individual not a
  nonprofit or a governmental entity. To leave this description would likely
  create a false impression as to the validity and accuracy of the statement and would
  unjustly and potentially negatively impact our business.]

  Response: The crux of this complaint centers on the subjectivity of
  what qualifies as an LSX 6.2 engine. While the engine was a 6.0 block it had
  been modified with 6.2 parts and bored out to a 6.2. This unit was put on an
  “offer” because the vehicle reserve was not met. At which time the high bidder,
  sought out the owner and freely negotiated the terms of his purchase in a face
  to face conversation after the bidding closed.   The vehicle in question was
  advertised with the language and description provided by the owner. This
  vehicle was sold as-is and where-is. The purchaser was afforded every opportunity
  to inspect the vehicle before the auction and after the bidding closed while he
  continued to negotiate terms of the sale. Additionally, the customer signed a contract
  that provides in pertinent part, “[p]roperty is being sold ‘AS IS, WHERE IS’…Neither
  the Seller nor Capital City Auto Auction, Inc., as auctioneer, shall be liable
  for any representation or warranties, express or implied, respecting the
  physical condition, size, milage or characteristics of the property being
  sold.”(emphasis added, “Classic Car Auction Registration Agreement”).  The terms of the sale are final.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 10/28/2024

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this proposed action would not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  
  The vehicle was announced and sold as a 6.2 LSX engine. It was never disclosed as a 6.0 modified engine. I provided proof it is a 6.0 which is clearly stamped on the block. Even if it is a 6.0 built to 6.2 LSX specs it is not a 6.2 LSX engine as it was advertised. I understand "as is" conditions but I did not get "as is" which would have been a 6.2 LSX engine. I trusted Capital City Auto Auction to do the right thing and help me resolve this issue but they did nothing in an effort to help resolve this issue, they just took the word of the seller as the truth when it is obviously not. I'm certain that Capital City Sold what was presented to them by the seller, but they have means to force the seller to make this right and choose not to most likely because the seller is a regular customer of the auction. If you buy a loaf of bread at ****** and it's bad you don't contact *** ****. You go back to ******.  Bottom line is, I want what I paid for and will not quit until I get it. If this doesn't work, I will find another way.
  
  
  
  Regards,
  
  
  
  ***** ******