There is an update on a Troubleshooters Report we first brought you last week on NewsChannel 3.
Pamela Pickett recently put a thousand dollars cash down payment on a used car at Wilmington Nissan. Turns out, that salesman pocketed her money, and the dealership sold the car to someone else.
Wilmington Nissan refused to give Pamela a refund, saying it was the salesman's fault, not theirs.
Since our story aired, a local attorney, Chad Hogston, has agreed to take Pamela's case to court pro bono. They plan to sue Wilmington Nissan for the refund.
We will let you know how it turns out.
Wilmington Nissan
Any new information on the poor woman that was bilked out of her money by Wilmington Nissan due to the actions of one their sleazy sales representatives?
Wilmington Nissan
I think the people who are rooting for Ms. Pickett should reserve judgment until they know all the facts. It seems to me that if Mr. Hogston files suit, the truth of the matter will be made clear soon enough. I sincerely hope that all of those supporting Ms. Pickett (including this station) will not be disappointed when that happens.
Are you KIDDING me?
The dealer isn't even denying that it happened, opting instead to avoid taking responsibility for the actions of their employee. That is wrong wrong wrong!
Nissan Drama
How exciting. A real soap opera! How about this -- instead of saying I'll never buy from the Nissan dealership, I'll never buy from one of their salemen? Does that sound any better?
Sorry Charlie, but perception is everything. And right now, the public's perception of Nissan is not good.
Wow!
That salesman should be thrown in jail on charges of theft, and the dealer should have their business license revoked! Taking that money was utterly unconscionable!
Makes no difference now.....
Thanks WWAY for publishing this incident and for the follow up. However, at this point it makes no difference to me how it turns out. I'm sorry this lady lost her money, but this is going to hurt this dealer dearly. Wilmington Nissan has shown their character and their business ethic to the public. One would be better off doing business with a sleazy, overnight used car lot than to spend money with Wilmington Nissan. Again, this is a small town and your business reputation can uphold you or crush you. This will not be easily forgotten by Wilmington area residents, I'll do my part to give timely reminders!
Good Character?
The only people that are going to hurt Wilmington Nissan's reputation is themselves. I bought a car from them and will never make that mistake again.
I hope Pamela wins!! Thank
I hope Pamela wins!! Thank you to Mr. Hogston for helping her. Not to mention thank you to WWAY for airing this story so know to never buy from Wilmington Nissan!
He was their employee at the time and I can't believe they won't take care of this woman for their employee's actions!!
Wilmington Nissan
That is great news! Chad Hogston is doing a good thing and I hope he gets her money back.
Wilmington Nissan
Nissan is responsible for it's employee's. They are selling for this company. To refuse to refund this lady's money is pretty low. I sure wouldn't buy from them.