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TheRealPrada
Jul 28, 2026
been extremely disappointing.
When I purchased my car, I was specifically told that it had a completely stock engine with no modifications or tune, meaning the factory warranty would still be intact. While that remains to be seen long-term, the problems started before I even took delivery.
The TPMS (tire pressure) warning light was on. I pointed it out, and when I said I would come back the next day to pick up the car, I was told it “just needed air.” That turned out to be completely false. The car didn’t even have TPMS sensors installed in the wheels.
After receiving the car, I got in contact with the previous owner of the car, who told me the dealership had informed him that he didn’t need to go through the hassle of transferring the TPMS sensors from his aftermarket wheels. In other words, the dealership knew the sensors were missing. When I brought this up before leaving the dealership, they took the car into service, confirmed there were no TPMS sensors installed, and then told me, “Just buy them from AutoZone. They’re cheap.” Instead of correcting the problem, they expected me to pay for something that should have been addressed before the car was sold.
To make matters even worse, I purchased the car on June 20, and over 40 days later I still have not received my permanent license plates.
The first excuse I was given was the Fourth of July weekend. June 20th was a week and a half before 4th of July. The following week, I was told their internet was down. My temporary tags expired after 30 days, and instead of mailing me a legal extension or resolving the issue promptly, they refused and emailed me a letter asking police officers to “give me a break” if I was pulled over. A dealership is not the DMV, and that letter does not replace valid registration.
Sure enough, I was pulled over while driving with the expired temporary tags and nearly had my car towed because of the dealership’s failure to complete the registration process on time. Still as of right now I have no plates, and they keep telling me that “it should be here either today or tomorrow” and that they don’t know when it’ll get there. When I ask for a tracking number for the plates I’m told they don’t have any. When I called the dmv, they told me that whoever filed it should’ve received a tracking number if they actually did. I have no clue what’s going on over there in that dealership, but it’s really a mess.
Afterward, I contacted my salesperson for an update. He told me he would get back to me about the status of my plates. Three days went by with no response. When I finally called him, he admitted he had simply forgotten. It certainly feels like once they have your money, they forget about you too.
This level of customer service is unacceptable. Between the misleading information about the TPMS, refusing to correct an issue they knew existed, and leaving me driving with expired temporary tags, this has been one of the most frustrating dealership experiences I’ve ever had. I cannot recommend Sawyer Lyons GMC based on how I’ve been treated after the sale.