DO NOT TRUST!!! I thought I had a good eye for detail, and I thought I was a good judge of character. Unfortunately, these guys are really good at covering up any flaws, and at lying. In November 2016 I purchased a 2012 Subaru outback with under 50,000 miles and it seemed to be in great shape mechanically and aesthetically. I also ran a check on Carfax, and it was clean. The owner of Green Leaf told me that he had painted the rear bumper just to cover up some scratches, which I was fine with. I don't mind some scratches or a little touch up.
When I got home, I noticed a strange raised seam and paint under the hatchback. Somehow I missed it when I inspected the car. I took it to a body shop where they instantly recognized that a rear quarter panel had been replaced, and upon inspection noticed some other irregularities in the body. I called the owner of Green Leaf. he insisted that he had only painted the bumper to cover some scratches. Wanting to trust him, I returned to the body shop and asked if they were certain about their assessment. I was shown under the seal around the car door where the new quarter panel was installed, and the difference from the door on the opposite side of the car. It was also obvious that the rear door had been replaced on the same side that the quarter panel had been, because the white of the replacement door was showing through under the green paint that had been applied to match the car. I would love to believe that the owner is innocent and did not know, but this guy has been in business for too long to not notice what I failed to notice, and he offered no explanation for the seam and paint, but instead just repeated that the bumper had been painted, which isn't even the same part of the car.
As time has gone by I have discovered more and more irregularities, and I am experiencing some, as of yet minor, mechanical issues. As I don't know what truly happened to the car, I can't help but wonder what I might run into next.
I considered writing a review earlier, but wanted to focus on trying to enjoy the car and just move on. However, as I encounter more problems, I think it is my duty to warn anyone thinking about buying a car there. Play it safe- DO NOT!
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DO NOT TRUST!!! I thought I had a good eye for detail, and I thought I was a good judge of character. Unfortunately, these guys are really good at covering up any flaws, and at lying. In November 2016 I purchased a 2012 Subaru outback with under 50,000 miles and it seemed to be in great shape mechanically and aesthetically. I also ran a check on Carfax, and it was clean. The owner of Green Leaf told me that he had painted the rear bumper just to cover up some scratches, which I was fine with. I don't mind some scratches or a little touch up. When I got home, I noticed a strange raised seam and paint under the hatchback. Somehow I missed it when I inspected the car. I took it to a body shop where they instantly recognized that a rear quarter panel had been replaced, and upon inspection noticed some other irregularities in the body. I called the owner of Green Leaf. he insisted that he had only painted the bumper to cover some scratches. Wanting to trust him, I returned to the body shop and asked if they were certain about their assessment. I was shown under the seal around the car door where the new quarter panel was installed, and the difference from the door on the opposite side of the car. It was also obvious that the rear door had been replaced on the same side that the quarter panel had been, because the white of the replacement door was showing through under the green paint that had been applied to match the car. I would love to believe that the owner is innocent and did not know, but this guy has been in business for too long to not notice what I failed to notice, and he offered no explanation for the seam and paint, but instead just repeated that the bumper had been painted, which isn't even the same part of the car. As time has gone by I have discovered more and more irregularities, and I am experiencing some, as of yet minor, mechanical issues. As I don't know what truly happened to the car, I can't help but wonder what I might run into next. I considered writing a review earlier, but wanted to focus on trying to enjoy the car and just move on. However, as I encounter more problems, I think it is my duty to warn anyone thinking about buying a car there. Play it safe- DO NOT!