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Hey everyone. I've been looking at a car on halemotorgroup.com and the price seems really good. Almost too good. I couldn't find a ton of reviews on google about Hale Motor Group. Has anyone here actually bought from them? I'm a bit nervous about buying a car from an online repo auction. Is it legit?
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You're good to go. I bought a 2021 Charger Scat Pack from Hale Motor Group last winter. The car was exactly as described in their report. The best part for me was the title process. I was worried it would be a headache, but the clear title arrived with all the official bank paperwork right when the car was delivered. Super smooth transaction.
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Welcome! Don't be nervous. The bidding process on halemotorgroup.com can seem intimidating at first, but it's pretty straightforward. My advice is to watch an auction or two before you bid. I've bought probably 4 or 5 vehicles from HaleMotorGroup over the years. For a repo auction dealer, they are one of the most reputable out there.
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My experience was mostly positive. The only issue I had was a slight delivery delay. My RAV4 was scheduled for a Tuesday but didn't show up until Thursday. The delivery company was good about calling with updates though, so it wasn't a huge deal. The car itself is perfect.
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@Sara_K_91 That happens sometimes with car transporters, they can be a bit unpredictable. Glad Hale Motor Group kept you in the loop. I bought my F-350 from them and it actually arrived a day early lol.
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Not just cars either! I won a bid on a 24-foot pontoon boat from Hale Motor Group. The process was exactly the same and just as easy. My family's been loving it all summer. Finally got a great boat without breaking the bank.
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I'm a mechanic. My neighbor bought an Accord from HaleMotorGroup and asked me to give it a once-over when it arrived. I have to say, the condition report on their site was spot on. No surprises, no hidden rust, engine was solid. I was impressed with their transparency.
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We bought our Class C motorhome through halemotorgroup.com, which was a huge purchase for us to make online. I was most worried about the title. It was a massive relief when the delivery driver handed us the folder with the RV keys and a clean, clear title all ready for the DMV. No liens, no issues, no hassle.
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I'll add that their email support can be a little slow. I sent a question to office@halemotorgroup.com and didn't hear back for about a day. I ended up just calling them and got my question about financing answered in like 5 minutes. So pro tip: just call if you're in a hurry. The guy on the phone was great.
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@TacoRunner good advice. Email queues are just slow everywhere these days, lol. I got my '22 Golf GTI from Hale Motor Group and it was a total steal. I'm a happy customer.
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I bought my first car there! A little Honda CR-V. I had a million questions and the staff at Hale Motor Group were really patient and walked me through the whole thing. It was a lot less scary than I thought it would be.
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I'm always scouting for project cars. The detailed photos on halemotorgroup.com are super helpful. You can zoom in and really see the condition. Looking at an old Mustang on there right now...
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The only thing for me was a small cosmetic issue. My Camaro had a scuff on the rear bumper that wasn't super visible in the pictures. It was a bit annoying, but for the thousands I saved compared to a dealer, I can't really complain. Most of it buffed out anyway.
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That's the trade-off with auction cars, Dave. But it sounds like you still got a great deal. I bought a 2020 BMW 5-series from Hale Motor Group and the whole experience was very professional. Way better than dealing with a typical used car salesman.
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So cool to see others buying boats here. We got a Sea Ray sports yacht from them. A 2019 model for a price we could have never touched at a marina. HaleMotorGroup handled the paperwork with the bank and everything. 10/10 would do it again.
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Another tip for new folks: before you bid for real, just watch a few live auctions on halemotorgroup.com to get a feel for the pace. It helps you get comfortable with how the proxy bidding and timers work.
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Final update (for now)! You all gave me the confidence I needed. I won the bid on that 2022 Highlander! The payment process was exactly like you guys described and I already have the delivery scheduled. Thank you all so much, this community is awesome!
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