Chesterfield Valley InvestorsReviews of gatewayclassiccars.com

Looks like I am just one of hundreds of buyers and sellers who have had the same experience with Gateway Classic Cars. I wish that I would have read these reviews prior to wasting my time and money at Gateway. They are very nice, pleasant people who will take you for everything that they can. They misrepresent the vehicle and hide behind their "As-Is" clause. When something goes wrong, they state that they are simply an advertiser, with no responsibility or liability. When you talk to them on the phone, they represent themselves as a sales person. Which is it? Hopefully the Better Business Bureau will be asking the same question. I purchased a 1974 Formula 455 Firebird that immediately needed almost $3,000 in transmission repairs. The mechanic that rebuilt my transmission said that there was leak stop in the transmission fluid, so this, along with the puddle of transmission fluid on the floor of the transport, the bill of lading noting the transmission condition when shipped, and the fact that the vehicle wouldn't go into park was clear evidence that the condition of the transmission was known prior to the sale. Additionally, when I went to register it, the DMV couldn't confirm whether it was currently registered in California or Georgia and it also had over $1,200 in past DMV fees. I still haven't been able to complete the DMV registration process. Overall I found the following issues when the car arrived: • Transmission would not go into park and was leaking significant fluid • Driver’s side interior door handle didn't work • Horn did not work • Reverse lights did not work • Radio did not work • Heat/AC/Vent didn't blow at all in any setting • Speedometer did not work • Tachometer did not work • Passenger female seat belt receiver missing • Windshield wipers did not work None of these items were disclosed to me during our conversations or in the description of the vehicle. I have never seen a business model like Gateway’s. They seem to have been able to carve out a niche that allows them to profit from the sale of other people’s products without taking responsibility whatsoever for what they are selling. They are essentially a glorified parking spot for used vehicles. This is the first review of any purchase that I have ever written. I would absolutely never purchase another vehicle from Gateway Classic Cars.

Never take there word for nothing .I ended up with a pole of crap .Didn't even run when they got it to my house .The sales people lie to me from the start. When I called them about the pole of crap I bought .All they could say was it ran great when it was here. Lies Lies Lies that was all I got.17,500 junk.

Got screwed again .. I put a lot of faith in this company because it was such a big company they're located all the way across the country selling classic cars,well the car is listed as a "4 speed" when the car arrived i quickly found out it had a 3 speed th400 tranny,which I should mention was completely shot and went out 5 days after getting the car, tranny is now getting rebuilt on my dollar, that was 2 weeks ago, finally after 2 weeks of emailing i get a call from a guy named Anthony freeman who instead of talking just reads a script to you and tells me " gate way classic cars IS NOT responsible for misrepresentation of the cars on their website and " maybe the seller thought it was a 4 speed" ...not to mention the air shocks where toast and wouldn't hold air and the big chunk of paint missing on the hood they hid in the photos .. if yall have a pinto you wanna sell tell these guys its a mustang they'll sell it for ya for top dollar #baitandswitch #scamartist #hus

Gateway Classic Cars, Crete, Illinois, has had a 1967 Hemi GTX on consignment, listed on EBAY multiple times. I have bid on the car, multiple times, each time being the high bidder (their reserve did not get met). I emailed them three times, asking what the seller is looking to get for the car, as I wanted to purchase the car. No response. I called the Chicago showroom, five days ago, spoke with Lou, told him I would like to buy the car, he said he would contact the owner, see what they want, and call me back. You guessed it, no call back. So if they are not motivated to sell their cars, how do they stay in business? My guess is they collect enough consignment fees to keep the doors open. I would never use this type of facility to sell my car or buy a car from. Terrible communication practices.

Absolutely a bunch of crooks. I bought a vehicle from them (My Fault) never ran well and I had issues but my problem. That was my first mistake. 2nd Mistake I sent it back there to sell. They charge you for everything from the phone call to storage. It stayed there for (3) months and they called and said it was leaking on the floor. Towed it over to a buddie of there’s and he hammered me again. In the end it sold. I was asking 14,000 and they it for 18,000. Then sent me a check for 202.00. I called and some B***** said it was storage. Never again just a bunch of lieing crooks. Remind me ofgthe ol lady that sold car to Barney in Andy Griffith and the towed it back in.

I do not recall being told the $1000 deposit was non refundable. I never signed a single document. I had bad vibes about the vehicle. The comments made about the current owner definitely do not match maintenance records we were able to find during our investigation. Buyer beware do not leave a deposit unless you are absolutely sure and have done ALL your research.

These people will lie & cheat you.Got a car from them it would not pass inspection & I could not put it on the road.Over 4000 dollars later it will pass.[As Is] does not mean you can lie ,steal & cheat.People there are to many other places to get classic cars& if all the good & honest people would stick together we could stop this.So please,please, do not make the same mistake I did we all work to hard for our money to let these people steal it .Please help stop this fraud.Thanks

Dealt with Mike Wahlen at Gateway Classic Cars of Milwaukee. Told Mike upfront I was going through refinance. What I do to hold the car. Paid them a $1000.00 to hold the car. Filled out a purchase order on 8/14/2019. After refinancing.I contacted Mike to see what they offered for financing. Mike suggested using there financing. They wanted 18% and 10% down. Not happening. So I got cashiers check and sent it to Gateway Clasic Cars of Milwaukee for the full payment in Sept/25/2019. Had the vehicle transported to my house. Vehicle showed up. No tag and no title. Called and asked Mike where the tag and title was. My mistake. I will send it out. A few days later. What showed up an expired tag dated 9/27/2019 and no title. It is now 11/15/2019. After weeks of dealing with Carrie lying about where the title was. First it had a lien. Then it didn't. The original title was registered in Kanas and on and on. Finally Fed Ex shows up on 9/15/2019. Wrong information on the title. Sent it to back to gateway Classic cars of Milwaukee. I have asked many of times for the funds to be returned and come get the car. Same old answer. You will be getting the title soon. I have contacted the Milwaukee Attorney General, DOT Of Milwaukee, Virginia Attorney General, FTC and last resort an attorney if needed. This isn't the first time Gateway Classic Cars of Milwaukee has done this. Back in March of 2019. A gentleman named Mike C. Had the same issue with no title. There is also a lawsuit against them. Dot is investigating them again because of the title issues I have had with dealing with Gateway Classic Cars if Milwaukee and there business practices.