Spartan Auto Brokers

Great People and Great Cars!

I went to the Spartan Auto Brokers on 3/13/2023, and looked at a 2003 Honda Element. I test drove the car, in which I pulled over in a secluded area, to run codes on the car, with my auto code reader. No codes were found. I then moved on with purchase, after negotiating the car. Kelly blue book value for the car was $3500.00, He had the car listed for $7995.00, after showing him my Kelly blue book value, and he sold the car for $6000.00. Two days later, I experienced two check engine light code P0456, P0442. I had a mechanic check the car out, in which I replaced axels, rotors, brakes. On 3/20, the car started smoking from the hood, and I had to replace the radiator. ON 3/21, on my way to work in Charlotte, NC, the car stopped in the middle of the street. I tried to put the car in park, in which the transmission totally failed. The car was not able to stay in park, in which I had to use the emergency brake. I called Bryon with Spartan Auto Brokers when this occurred, and he assured me nothing was wrong with the car. He told me that he can get his mechanic to look at it, but for me to put water inside the engine temporary. I did not do this, as I had the car towed to impound.

Upon talking to Byron, the owner at Spartan Auto Brokers initially he was very hostile and adamant that nothing was wrong with the car. He stated, “Lady, the car is 20 years old, what do you want me to do? The car is sold as is, I can’t help you”. Bryon’s tone was not professional, and Bryon lacks compassion, integrity, and customer care for his clients.
I am out 6000 and the dealer said that he sold the car as-is and it has broken in less than a week. I was sold a lemon. Please be aware. I was taken advantage of due to my gender, race, and age. If you’re considering buying a car here, then DON’T!!!!

Terrible prices and very rude
Seem to be a bother for asking about a Honda on the lot

Overpri ed hick. Gets cars for 1500 sells them fod 10,000 20,000 preying on tje poor. Probably has them rigged to break down.

Stay away I was sold a car without being told both the catalytic converters were destroyed needed to be replaced so does the entire brake system rotars and all. You should have gave us more respect than that all the money you've costed us

Extremely over priced