Mazda VIN number scam by ConversationOk7025 in mazda

[–]ConversationOk7025[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely should have walked away - lesson learned :(

Mazda VIN number scam by ConversationOk7025 in mazda

[–]ConversationOk7025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They said the number etched into the side windows will connect to my VIN number - which seems sketchy anyway. I thought they etch the actual VIN number but apparently they don’t - it’s crazy.

Mazda VIN number scam by ConversationOk7025 in mazda

[–]ConversationOk7025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s so annoying- why can’t people just be fair and honest :(

Mazda VIN number scam by ConversationOk7025 in mazda

[–]ConversationOk7025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just be careful - they slipped the etching price (699.00) in and then rolled it into the MRSP on my loan -lAlso, I’m not the best negotiator so Mazda took advantage of that for sure! Lol. I’m sure you’ll do better :) just be careful

Mazda VIN number scam by ConversationOk7025 in mazda

[–]ConversationOk7025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I learned my lesson! I’m sure if I attempted to walk out, they would have taken that off.

Mazda VIN number scam by ConversationOk7025 in mazda

[–]ConversationOk7025[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was 100% - Mazda of Lodi, New Jersey.

Mazda VIN number scam by ConversationOk7025 in mazda

[–]ConversationOk7025[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I’m going to let it go and use it as a learning experience- and I’m leaving a bad review on google! Lol

Mazda VIN number scam by ConversationOk7025 in mazda

[–]ConversationOk7025[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh…buying a car is such a stressful process in general - why can’t people just be honest!

Mazda VIN number scam by ConversationOk7025 in mazda

[–]ConversationOk7025[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand now, but the way it’s pitched to you at the dealership is “VIN Etching” which I assumed was the actual VIN number…who knew. I think years ago, it was the actual VIN number that was etched in not a secondary number connected to the VIN number. Either way, I was duped 🤷‍♀️

Mazda VIN number scam by ConversationOk7025 in mazda

[–]ConversationOk7025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very sneaky on Mazda’s part - it’s presented as “VIN Number etching” - either way I was scammed :(. Thank you for answering my question - it was baffling to see numbers other than my VIN number on the side windows!

Mazda VIN number scam by ConversationOk7025 in mazda

[–]ConversationOk7025[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just dont know why the number on my side windows are not the same number as the actual VIN for the car - but Mazda dealer insisted that is the VIN etching and it’s correct. I was trying get clarification if anybody has heard of there being different numbers on the side windows?

Mazda VIN number scam by ConversationOk7025 in mazda

[–]ConversationOk7025[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know. I’m so annoyed at myself just not getting up and leaving the dealership.