In case anyone is curious.... (Also, hopefully this reminds someone else to research a dealership online before hand....because I forgot & this would have saved me...) CarRevolution: Maple Shade, New Jersey www.yelp.com/biz/car-revolution-maple-shade

It happens to the best of us. Car dealers are evil! You're not dumb.

Contact your local news station and let them know about the predatory practices going on at the dealership. Most new stations have a person who looks into deceiving businesses.

Tory, I'm so sorry this happened to you. You are definitely NOT dumb!! They hid the scam very well. Thank you sooo much for posting about this because, you're right, it will definitely help one of us that is are still looking for our van to build out to not get duped! It makes me so angry that there are such crappy people in the world!

Girl you are not DUMB!! These sleazy used car salesmen do this shit for a living! Thanks for sharing all of this! No doubt there are folks who will avoid your mistakes now that you’ve shared them!

I’d report them to the State Attorney Generals office. A dealership was doing something similar in my state. It took a while but they shut them down eventually and was arrested for fraud among other things. Of course his wife and son reopened under a different name within a few months. They got busted too.

You are not dumb at all! This man appears to know what he is doing when it comes to creating confusion in order to scam people. You are incredibly resilient and karma will come back to him for this!

40 years ago the same thing happened to me. Never trust car sales people, scum of the earth.

I am so sorry this happened to you, Tory. You handled it so well. Many wouldn't. You are very informative and have helped people who are considering a purchase of a vehicle.

Car salespeople are soulless, it’s not your fault. I walked out of a dealership when the salesman lied to me about the previous owner (it was a rental, he said it was a family that was “upsizing”). Long story short, it’s not your fault at all, you are not dumb, you are great. Not many people would have the guts to do what you did about it. Also, love the name! That’s also the name for an album of a favorite band of mine (Santana). Cannot wait for the build!!

Hi. You are not dumb! You were excited about your van, and a sales rep took advantage of the situation. I look forward to watching you building your new home. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay happy. Everything else is manageable. Pops

Wow, sorry that happened to you Tory! Proud of you for standing up for yourself and confronting them and posting it. I’ve been scammed out of a lot of money over my lifetime by con artist, and it feels awful. Betrayal is one of the worst feelings. Your attitude is so on point. This is a great lesson to learn at your age and with a small amount of money I’ve lost hundreds of thousands by being naïve. So this will prevent you from having larger losses in the future. Keep up the great work and following your dreams.!

I would contact New Jersey Dealer licensing division. Register a complaint.

I left a 1 star review on yelp from the link you posted dear. Hopefully it will help others in the future.

It sounds like you were able to reduce the amount of financial pain, -- and that you like the van itself, which is definitely a good thing !! If you told them upfront, that you had to stay under 50K, then you should always remember that the scam was a reflection on them, and not a reflection on you.

So they basically stole your deposit?! This all sounds really confusing and awful poor you, you’re not dumb. We have to trust people sometime! Those people are a disgrace, good for you for having such a good attitude about it now you’re a legend xx

I completely understand, I had the same thing happen to me when I bought my used car...I'm great at paying attention to these things when I'm helping someone else, but when I get excited about a vehicle...I don't pay enough attention.

Oh my god. You are really not dumb. Some dealerships have a culture of dishonesty. I really appreciate that you shared this because I am looking at buying a van now and this is super helpful.

I'm really sorry for what happened to you. Sharing such an experience isn't easy at all. Thanks 4 being so real.

You are not dumb! People make mistakes. I can’t wait to see your build

1:12 you are helping someone else! ❤ I'm so happy you made this video because I am currently looking for a van. As a female, my ex-husband had to teach me how to deal with car salesman. They do screw women over. This was about 15 years ago and they tried to sell us a car for 5 Grand more than what it was worth. This upload will help someone else aka me!! ❤❤❤ It's also why I clicked on the video. Thank you 🙏😊

I am soo glad I found you, it's like living a whole another life while watching your videos. THANK YOU! I'm soo sorry for what happened to you. My thoughts and prayers. Glad to see you strong tho. Can't wait to build the new home.

Way to make the best of a bad situation by doing your van build after the bad luck run! I never buy the extended warranty and have always come out ahead since I drive a lot of miles. You sharing your story will surely help someone, enjoy your new project home!

I hate that this happened to you, but I'm so glad you're sticking with it and making it work. Thanks for sharing the story!!

Very helpful. Thank you for sharing and you are not dumb....you are smart because you pushed back and didn't let it go....go girl!

Unless numbers and contracts are your thing, this is a mistake easily made by anyone, and even then it does happen. Best of luck with your build and may the rest of it be less painful!

These are just simply called life lessons. You don’t beat yourself up over it. You learn from it and move on. My father-in-law had the greatest attitude toward that and because of that my wife was phenomenal when I made a mistake it didn’t bother her at all. She just simply said it’s part of the learning curve. What grace what kindness. You did great in your coming out the other end a whole lot more savvy is that worth it the money you spent of course it is. Nobody lives perfectly. Keep up the great work.

Tory, you have learned a valuable lesson of the evils we all face. You’re incredibly intelligent. Move on… another lifelong challenge we all face! Remember Good things happen to good people!🌷

It's unbelievable what some scumbags will due but I think you are handling it like a champ. I always try to remember is that I only have to deal with those bottom feeders for a short period of time and they have to live with themselves every day for life. Also I send them good vibes and it lessens my hate, which hurts me. Sometimes leading to actual forgiveness which allows me to live a more peaceful internal existence. It sounds like you are already on the road to healing. Thank you for sharing.

You are not dumb and this kind of thing has happened to most of us. I'm sorry you've been put through this and I'm impressed by your continued positivity.

Wow🤯 Tory, so sorry this happened! ☹ Life is this way sometimes, you are not dumb, now you are even smarter and sharing your experience will help so many! Looking forward to seeing what you create in the build! Thank you for telling your story, it will help me when I am ready to purchase a vehicle!!

Tory, my name is Jim. You are not "dumb". You were scammed by professional con artists. I have purchased nearly 85 vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, ATVs, SxSs etc. So I have alot of experience. I am amazed at how often dealerships pull this stuff. I just get up and walk out since I know speaking to them is fruitless. You have learned alot in a painful way but it will serve you well as you go through life and I agree with your list of what you learned and what to look out for. Proud of you for bouncing back and standing up for yourself. I admire you.

I'm really sorry that this happened to you. Thank you so much for making this video & trying to help others. ❤️

Sorry you got scammed, Tory. But it's behind you now and you are on your way to building your new home. Still very exciting!

I'm looking forward to every video. My daughter and I are going to do a build and get out on the road as well. We've enjoyed a bunch of your videos and are excited!

Experience is the great teacher! You will be more savvy the rest of your life. One thing - when I bought my first car I took my grandfather with me and he wasn't putting up with any crap. I would recommend that anyone who is shopping for a car - with little car shopping experience - take someone with you who knows the ropes and watch/learn from them. Lastly - I NEVER buy the warranties!

Hey Tory, misery must love company. My worst car experience was from a used car dealer in, you guessed it, NJ. I luckily re-sold the car within a year and got all my money back but there were many sleepless nights. So, my heart goes out to-ya. Just try to learn from your mistakes and move on. Happy trails with your new ride anyway.

Life is always a learning curve and if we could see every mistake coming we wouldn't learn and grow with every mistake we move forward growing building confidence along the way . Eventually your scammer avoiding radar will get stronger and if it doesn't feel right you will gain more confidence to question and walk away . Good luck with your journey 💖

Never sign a contract without a good faith estimate breaking down all the costs. I never buy a extended warranty for anything. You learned a lesson and you will never make the same mistake again. New subscriber here looking forward to watching your videos.

Thank you for sharing your story! I hate that happened to you; people can really suck! Dont beat yourself up; you’re not dumb for falling for the tricks of a sly and caniving con artist! I promise you, the smartest people have gotten scammed, and these guys get craftier everyday just to make a living. With that said I pray that you get back everything that you’ve lost 10 fold 🙏🏽 Take Care! ❤

Just left them a 1 star review due to a "friend of mine" experience.

I think we have all been there at some point when buying a vehicle from a dealer. You do your best with research and sticking to your plan and in the end they always have a few tricks to play to beat us.

Ive been through the same thing as you with dealerships,bunch of swindlers, best thing to do is just accept it for what it is and you're not the only one to be conned ,enjoy your van build.

I can relate very much. They did the same thing to me when I bought my van.

Thank you for your honesty in this video. It will help others.

Happens to most people. Getting a lawyer involved/ corresponding with car yard helps. Getting consumer protection involved also. In the end you did well . Focus on your build now. Don't be afraid to share you car yard that you boIght from.

Good job on waiting on the next year to buy your warranty. I never buy extended warranties until close to the end of the manufacturer warranty. Also, remember you can buy a manufacturer's warranty by ANY dealership. What I always do is search on the forums of other owners who drive the same make/model and you can find posts of people talking about where they got their best deal. There are some dealerships that offer great deals on warranties and prefer to sell in volume rather than make a killing on each warranty. Also remember to be sure you are buying the EXACT warranty covered by Dodge or whomever is the manufacturer. You don't ever have to buy an extended warranty from the dealership you purchased your vehicle. Most of them charge a ridiculous amount. I have purchased extended warranties several times now and each dealership was in another state. It's a very easy process. At this point, what's done is done regarding your deal, so just enjoy your new van and I wish you many safe and happy miles.

Well hard to believe I live about a quarter mile from Car Revolution in South Jersey. Now I know what they are like. Thanks for the heads-up.

Oh BOY! I have so much to say, but "I Think You Got This!” I'm 66 years old and found your channel by chance. Happened to click on the wrong channel, which turned out to be the best accidental choice I've made all year and now it’s New Year’s Eve 2023/2024! Never realized there is a group of you all that live in a "VAN" and it is a thing! I'm beyond intrigued and trying to wrap my head around this! OOOOFFF.......God do I wish I was your age again! Almost brings me to tears. I am choosing to be a fan of your channel and hopefully share where you go with this. If I had the funds to contribute, “HANDS DOWN” I would. Your video has awakened an age old dream that unfortunately will not come to fruition! But I am old and unable to fulfill my last bucket list quest. I’m good with that. I only had 8 things to achieve and what you’re doing is pretty close to my last. Your journey and following you will, in my opinion fulfill that list. No pressure young lady but “Please continue your posts!” You have my dreams & aspirations in your hands! I know how hard it is! Based on what you had said, your Parent’s, especially your Dad has faith! avb P.S I actualy saved your channel to my "Favorites" bar! That is a realy big deal for me! OOOOFFF! 😁😇🤩😛

It would have been worse if you never realised, great that you got it down to a figure you can live with :) you'll soon forget about the dirty dealer! looking forward to seeing the next episode

Im planning to buy a used van in the next few months and this video is definitely gonna help me stay on top of these dealers shady tactics. Gonna just sit there and read everything.

I'm sure it hurts but you learned some valueable lessons and you have passed them on to us so thank you for that. All the best.

There should be one type of sales contract with very clear information listed! Also there should be 5 business day return no questions asked, under 100 miles of driving. We can not rely on dealers “integrity”…

Don't be too hard on yourself These dealers are pros! Congrats on your new home!

The most basic things, checking reviews before hand, checking paperwork, paying down payment via check so the money is traceable...

You can sue them for fraudulent business practices. They can loose their license and will no longer have a business. You tell them that. And contact the Attorney General for your state. This shouldn't happen to anyone!

$2000 to see Taylor Swift? Lol, I paid $2 (yes $2) to see Eric Clapton in the early 70s. I guess prices have increased, just a little.

The point about which state to buy in (re: cooling-off period) is helpful. I prefer to keep financing separate from the purchase. Also, it's helpful to pay a mechanic to inspect any used vehicle BEFORE the purchase.

That is sooooo messed up. Keep your chin up. Can’t wait to see the build.

My friend ran his business for forty years. He thought he had everything nailed down when he hired an accountant to help him sell his life’s work. He laid out what he wanted to do and the accountant set up everything. After it was a done deal he told the accountant ok now what about paying taxes and the accountant actually said to him, “ you’re screwed.” It took him several years and a change in the federal tax code to get out of the mess he was in. Then he had to pay interest on the late payment of the taxes he had withheld while he got it fixed. Always get another person to look over your shoulder and make sure you don’t miss something. We all want to be adults and independent but everyone misses something sometimes. I’m 76 and my wife and daughter have saved my ass muchas veces. Good luck with your buildout.

Don't feel embarrassed about this. Like you said they do this everyday and are very good and happy to get the most money out of people. There's as many tricks as there are customers. Hopefully lots of people see your post and send a message to the car lot by not purchasing there.

Wow, what a terrible thing to happen to such a nice person. We were sorry to hear this, Tory. Don't beat yourself up. Something similar happened to us. I don't think we are dumb and neither are you. These kind of people are slick and well trained in how to scam people. Some people wouldn't admit it publicly and you have because you want to warn and help others. And you are moving forward and won't let this ruin your purchase of the van. We always admire how you can shake it off (we so want you to be able to see Taylor Swift) and move forward in a positive direction.

I'm sorry that you went though this and I hope you are aware of all of the tax auctions that you can take for your van. Such as the part 179 deduction.

This was a cheap lesson (tuition). Thank you for your vulnerability. I am looking forward to following your build and learning from you.❤️

That’s pretty shitty they did this to you! I know the small print does matter but as a sales person they should be upfront so your best interest is felt. Returning customers make them a ton more in the long run.

Way too many dealerships pull all sorts of scams. You have to break out a calculator and look at every line item on the contract! I have a friend that financed a Kia Sorento for $42,000 when it was listed for $29,000. They added $13,000 to the purchase price with a bunch of BS fees, warranties, paint protection, etc.

I'm so glad you called them and got some money back! That's a shame, but as you said, it's only 2,000 at least now. This video reminded me of my Chevy Express van search at the beginning of the year. It was not fun, but I love my van and feel I got a fair price.

Life is one continuous lesson and as you get older your wisdom and knowledge increases dramatically which is why as children we were told to respect our elders, in other words listen to what they have to say. Great story thanks for sharing!

crooked dealership for sure. hopefully karma bites him really,really hard! can't wait to see your build.

Man that’s annoying. But ya extended warranty’s are a straight scam. When you go to use them after your vehicle warranty is up, they will do everything in their power to not pay out.

Honey, you are wonderful and human. I bought a used $80K Sprinter RV and it was full of black mold behind the shower…I completely gutted the van and started over.

You're not dumb, in fact brave, for owning it. School of hard knocks, and I guarantee this will never happen to you again. Freedom !!!

Been there. 40 years ago I bought a used car at a huge dealership. I paid $1,500 and they said the car was in perfect shape. The state had a 3 day lemon law, but my problems started about a week after I bought it. Air conditioner failed. Head gasket was failing. They pressure washed the engine to hide the leaks. Transmission started grinding loudly. They put something in it that another mechanic told me is done to keep it running for another month before it fails completely. The car was total crap and the dealer knew it. I went there to discuss it and they said tough luck. No refund, no help with the repairs...nadda zip nuttin. So, I waited a few weeks and barely got the car to their lot...on a Saturday morning. I waited until potential customers were there and lit the car on fire. I made sure there was almost no gas in the tank and when I arrived, I poured some bottled water into the tank as well. She burned up beautifully. The fire department showed up and so did a reporter from a local tv station. My uncle was an attorney and said it was totally legal to light a car on fire as long as it didn't do any damage to other property or any person. He even said he would defend me if needed. The fire chief and a nice police officer asked me what happened. I told them my story and said I felt like I should return the car to where it came from and that I should put it out of its misery. I was 16 years old and the cop just laughed his ass off. The fire chief thanked me for removing and diluting the remaining fuel. The news reporter asked me what happened so I shared my story and made sure to mention the dealer's name and asked him to make sure he had it. The reporter asked if I would go on camera and I said absolutely. They recorded my comments and it was shown on the 6:00 news!!! The dealer threatend to sue me, but my uncle helped them understand the error of their ways. They then sent him my refund of $1,500. My parents were a little upset, but then decided it was a classic move. I'm not sure I did the right thing, but I worked hard for that $1,500 and I was not going to let them get away with it.

You're not dumb :( Don't say that :( Its not your fault and this is aearning experience, just take it as that instead of punishing yourself. Things will get better for you :) These humans are horrible indeed.

Thank you so much for sharing this. That salesman is damn sleazball. All the best with the new build. Stay safe and TFS 🩵🧡

Don't feel too bad. You took a chance. Most people live in fear of what might happen and never take that chance. In this case, it was a negative experience, but it's not the worst. You are out some money but you mitigated the worst of it. You learned an extremely valuable life lesson, and won't make that same mistake again.

Life is too short to beat yourself up over a few thousand dollars. You will make it up by hundreds of thousands of dollars by living frugally and investing over the next ten years. You're doing great!

Dont feel bad. I get screwed EVERY time I buy a car. But dont ever buy a warrantee. Those are a scam unless its a FACTORY warrantee.

What they did was they took your excitement about getting a new vehicle and sliding a fast one on you thinking that you'll just sign really quick and go with the deal to get that van. I'm dealing with a similar issue where I had a visit about 10 dealerships across five different states to find my cargo van and I had a whole bunch of IOUs and writing to be done and I'm still having an issue that they do not fix that I spent 5 hours waiting in the dealership for with a door sensor. They try to band-aid it with gell instead of actually fixing or replacing it

I am so sorry this happened to you. Write a yelp report on them. They should be ashamed!!

Fine print cannot express this enough read the fine print. When you buy a car the following terms you must scrutinize. 1. Total price 2. Loan term 3. Interest rate 4. Warranties or add one 5. Payment amount 6. Where your down payment is being allocated

In Norway, we have a 14 day warranty, even when bought private.. Just to protect buyers.

im with you on this, vehicle i test drove a few times i signed on dotted line should of taken a picture of vin. Ford dealership gave me 3rd party warranrty who did squat on repairs. I paid $36,000 for 2012 f150, everytime i take my vehicle in for oil change & drive it out of their lot something else goes wrong. Whenever you bring your vehicle in take pictures of the body & wheels as you may have dents or scratches when you pick up your vehicle. Good luck with the build!!!

I ordered a new truck and it's production was delayed (for whatever reason) and when it arrived it was the next years model. Although identical to the year I ordered I was still charged an additional 2k for the newer year model. After contacting a lawyer I was told I couldn't fight the deceptive practice because it would cost more to do that then just pay the sleazy dealer.

You don't need to feel embarrassed. I know it's not easy to save up now a days. But I'm shore someone as positive as you will get a New one in the future. Bless you 🙂

You have to look over the paperwork real good now. You better look and see what other coverages he put on there. All those add-on can be canceled. ALWAYS have them print a copy of what you’re signing before you sign. The biggest scam going now is they have you sign on a iPad then print it all out. Get a hard copy of the big long sales agreement before you sign. Also he probably put GAP insurance on which can be added on your auto insurance in most cases for a fraction of what the dealer charges. Check with your insurance company and if they offer it Vance the dealer gap insurance and get a refund. Always take someone with you to help look everything over. The same thing just happened with a friend of mine, try put warranty, maintenance package and Gap, all mode $10k extra. Look again and see what else they charged you and go back and cancel it.

I would argue that you are a wise person. You made a mistake, you learned from it, and now you want to help others. You are taking a step to make the world better. Used car sales people are sleazy and screw Car Revolution and their predatory sales tactics! Please continue to be awesome, as you are.

Last night I just heard the video you BOUGHT the van today I'm seeing this. Omg! Now I'm afraid to buy a van I hate buying vehicles as it is.

Important lesson learned! A person shouldn't feel bad about making a mistake! It's all about how you recover and move forward, that's where the real test is!

Always work to get the out the door price FIRST, before any warranties, financing etc.

You need a man like me who would give them options in person! I would inform them of my steps to a better resolution to file a complaint with the State Attorney General, and or file a lawsuit about your agreed upon revision of purchase which they did not honor. I would inform the sales person that their deceitful action will be sent to the State license discipinary department for suspension or revoktion of their license. Heads would ROLL!!

Never, EVER sign anything other than a formal contract. Never, EVER sign a scrap paper with a mess of numbers jotted all over the place.

Thank you for this info!!! ❤

Could you imagine if you showed up with your Uncle the first time and have him look over the paper work.

It happens to everyone. Sorry it happened to you. For most people a vehicle purchase is their second most expensive purchase and as far as I know there is no oversight on car dealers. As a REALTOR, there are so many laws that govern our profession and possible repercussions holding us accountable, that in 15 years, I have not known of anyone being "ripped off" purchasing real estate. But everyone I know has a car buying horror story. Good Luck to you.

Don't blame yourself. Many have fallen for the slick car salesman, that's what they do. More slippery than a greased pig in my opinion. They are at the advantage because they know they have something you want and the adrenaline is flowing through you and they take advantage of that. Still you seem to have had a hard lesson on buying something from a salesman that will have hopefully been seared into your memory. We all have to live and learn and that is all part of life and having our eyes opened to the real world. Take my word for it, at 63 I have been focked over many times and sometimes over the same thing several times. Hay ho. Like and sub

Have a vendor my company deals with that has had fleets of each brand, dodge, transits & sprinters. They drove them into the ground. Mercedes repairs costs were the highest. Dodges brokedown six times more than the other two. They liked the transits the best.

You should reach out to the corporate office of the company that built your van. I bet they would not likw having their customers scammed by the dealership.

You are not dumb. At all. I worked at a car dealership in the service side, and even then I couldn't handle it for a year. I left a week shy of making it a year. The sales side is so sketchy and they flat out lie to people all the time. Seeing how much they took advantage of women was something I couldn't deal with. When I know someone is going to buy I used car I ask them if I can tag along so I can look over the safety paperwork. They won't even show you the safety inspection unless you request it and even then they try to distract you. It's horrible! You did nothing wrong.

Tory you can make more money and you love the van so sure it cost more than you wanted to spend but you have said you got a great van. Every business is only after the money in your pocket. This purchase gives you your life on the road choice so enjoy your journey, you wiser. We all learn by such experiences so sadly this was a hard 5K lesson but nonetheless you are moving on and we are privileged to come along on your journey.