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Complaint Review: Credit Acceptance - Southfield Michigan

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  • Credit Acceptance 25505 West Twelve Mile Road Suite 3000 Southfield, Michigan U.S.A.

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My Husband and I wanted to finance a 04 Jeep Cherokee. My husbands credit is not bad he just doesn't have any ( we are young). Credit acceptance was the only company that would finance us. Before doing so they had to install a GPS interrupter.

We payed $6,300 down on a car that was $13,000, so our payments would be cheap and build our credit. We signed papers March 20th 2009. Our first payment was due April 19th, 2009.

April 18th 2009 my husband set up to do withdraws from our checking account for payments. Which go through WesterUnion Speed pay. Our payment was taken out of our checking account the 19th of April 2009. April 20ish we get a phone call stating that our payment was not made. Thinking there was something wrong I just went to (((REDACTED)))and did a money gram.

May 17th 2009 we once again try making a payment with Credit Acceptance on their Web site. We get a confirmation e-mail and the money was taken from our account on the 20th. This is great. Yesterday, June 1st we receive a phone call stating the payment was not made and that our car was being turned off. My husband then call our bank to find out what is going on. They show a payment was taken out by Western Union Speed pay May 20th 2009 and at the close of business we had a good balance left.

We then call Credit Acceptance to let them know the money was taken out and that it is on their end. The say no, the money was attempted to be taken out but was denied due to NSF. Our bank is saying other wise. They then ask for proof. So once again we call our bank and they say they can't fax or e-mail our statements because my husband is in the Military and this is Military bank. They stated they would however mail us a statement first class to help resolve the issue. We call Credit Acceptance to inform them of this, they say that they need something now they aren't going to wait.

When my husband tried to ask questions on why they didn't take a payment when the funds were there, they changed their story and said they did take the funds but the funds were returned. Why?? They won't say. So we go to the Dealer ship and we are about ready to do what ever it takes for someone to get the Jeep because it is more a headache then it is worth. The dealership finance manager is doing what ever he can to help. Says he is going to call Credit Acceptance himself in the morning.

Today June 2, 2009. We wake up to a phone call at 7:00 am. Its Credit Acceptance. They want their money now, when explained to once again that we are waiting on a bank statement to send them, the man gets very hatefull. tells my husband that it isn't good enough that my Jeep will be repossessed tomorrow morning at 8 am. No questions asked. We get up get dressed go to the dealership to tell him to take the Jeep and put it where the sun don't shine. He gets on the phone with an Audrey I do believe was her name. He tries everything he can to help. He poses the question of why we were not contacted sooner so we could have more than 1 day to figure something out. She tells him that she has called us on several occasions and hasn't been able to reach us. Which is BS. We leave fighting mad.

Got home and started to clean out the Jeep and get my tag and Army Base stickers off. My husband and I think about it and decide losing $6,300.00 is not an option. We have to call a friend and borrow the money which is painful enough. When I call to get instructions on how to do the money gram again the lady tells me our payment is late, I inform her that I know but a payment has been lost so we are going to wire MORE money through Money Gram. She informs me that is not her problem. And hangs up. We make ANOTHER payment.

I call a few hours later to make sure the payment was made. I ask if my car was turned on yet also. The NICE man on the phone tells me the payment is not there, but the car isn't shut off and won't be until the 4th of June.

Something is very wrong with this company. Not only do they lie but they are very rude. For some reason payments aren't being received although they have taken the money out of our checking account. My opinion is if you are going to buy a car and you have to go through this company you are better of walking.

So Basically, we have had the car for 2 payment periods and have made 4 payments. Something is seriously wrong there.. Any help would be great.

Amanda
Decatur, Alabama
U.S.A.

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#5 Consumer Comment

wow....amazing...

AUTHOR: Jon - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Saturday, January 16, 2010

first off, "loisbvance", you are incorrect about the 10-day grace period.  I currently have an auto loan with your company and my paperwork clearly states THERE IS NO GRACE PERIOD.  Here's a tip for you--when calling someone else a liar, be sure not to lie yourself.  You'd be amazed at how well that would work...


Second, your company is the absolute worst I have EVER seen or dealt with.  They will not accept our payments if paid more than one day early, yet when we pay the payment as soon as allowed to, we get a dozen phone calls over the next several days demanding that we tell them why we havent paid yet!  Your company got our latest payment two days ago, and today you called my phone ELEVEN TIMES.  It got so bad by the 6th call that when I demanded that this nonsense stop, the guy on the phone said "I dont know what youre talking about, this is the first time I called you today", and he had the same name, same voice, and same accent EVERY TIME HE CALLED.  I have had a loan with your company for over 3 years and NEVER missed a payment, NOT ONCE...and I am so sick and tired of being treated like some sort of criminal.  Even the dealership that sold us this truck told me not to use you guys ever again...I checked with them about trading it in as our vehicle needs have changed, and the sales manager talked to me about using different banks, since we've never missed a single payment, always paid on time, and he says that CACC is going to rip me off if I go back through them. 


I'm sure that some of your customers dont pay their bills, but you have not had one ounce of trouble from me...and that is still how you see fit to treat a loyal paying customer? 

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#4 UPDATE Employee

Your Statement is a Lie!!!

AUTHOR: Loisbvance - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Thursday, June 18, 2009

First of all the statement that you are making in incorrect. Credit Acceptance allows all of our consumers a (10)day grace period. Consumers with GPS devises are actually given more time. If a payment does not post & it comes back NSF the bank does not tell us why because that would be third party disclosure, also, we have numerous military accounts and just because your husband is in the military does not mean the bank will not provide a statement ASAP to prove funds have actually been paid. This seems like a stall tactic because the funds possibly were not available and it is easier to blame the fiance company because it would require you(the consumer to do all of the legwork). It is not the finance(CAC's) responsibility to track your payment, it is yours. And if I made a payment to anyone, you can best believe that I know the amount, date time & transaction code to expedite the investigation by the bank. I don't think that paying late is an excuse for blaming the bank/finance company/CAC.

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#3 UPDATE Employee

Your Statement is a Lie!!!

AUTHOR: Loisbvance - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Thursday, June 18, 2009

First of all the statement that you are making in incorrect. Credit Acceptance allows all of our consumers a (10)day grace period. Consumers with GPS devises are actually given more time. If a payment does not post & it comes back NSF the bank does not tell us why because that would be third party disclosure, also, we have numerous military accounts and just because your husband is in the military does not mean the bank will not provide a statement ASAP to prove funds have actually been paid. This seems like a stall tactic because the funds possibly were not available and it is easier to blame the fiance company because it would require you(the consumer to do all of the legwork). It is not the finance(CAC's) responsibility to track your payment, it is yours. And if I made a payment to anyone, you can best believe that I know the amount, date time & transaction code to expedite the investigation by the bank. I don't think that paying late is an excuse for blaming the bank/finance company/CAC.

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#2 UPDATE Employee

Your Statement is a Lie!!!

AUTHOR: Loisbvance - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Thursday, June 18, 2009

First of all the statement that you are making in incorrect. Credit Acceptance allows all of our consumers a (10)day grace period. Consumers with GPS devises are actually given more time. If a payment does not post & it comes back NSF the bank does not tell us why because that would be third party disclosure, also, we have numerous military accounts and just because your husband is in the military does not mean the bank will not provide a statement ASAP to prove funds have actually been paid. This seems like a stall tactic because the funds possibly were not available and it is easier to blame the fiance company because it would require you(the consumer to do all of the legwork). It is not the finance(CAC's) responsibility to track your payment, it is yours. And if I made a payment to anyone, you can best believe that I know the amount, date time & transaction code to expedite the investigation by the bank. I don't think that paying late is an excuse for blaming the bank/finance company/CAC.

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Your Statement is a Lie!!!

AUTHOR: Loisbvance - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Thursday, June 18, 2009

First of all the statement that you are making in incorrect. Credit Acceptance allows all of our consumers a (10)day grace period. Consumers with GPS devises are actually given more time. If a payment does not post & it comes back NSF the bank does not tell us why because that would be third party disclosure, also, we have numerous military accounts and just because your husband is in the military does not mean the bank will not provide a statement ASAP to prove funds have actually been paid. This seems like a stall tactic because the funds possibly were not available and it is easier to blame the fiance company because it would require you(the consumer to do all of the legwork). It is not the finance(CAC's) responsibility to track your payment, it is yours. And if I made a payment to anyone, you can best believe that I know the amount, date time & transaction code to expedite the investigation by the bank. I don't think that paying late is an excuse for blaming the bank/finance company/CAC.

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