PLEASE READ--International Dream Cars--
At the recommendation of a friend, I had the prospect seller delivered a 99 355F1 spider to International Dream Cars, located in Redondo Beach at 8am this morning for PPI. This was going to be my daily driver.

Dan, the owner/operator/mechanic spent no less than 3 hours going through the car inch by inch both exterior/interior, test-driving it, checking all electronic components, AC and close visual inspection of engine. After lunch and before he get into the mechanical inspection (leakdown/compression test, check on the belts), he called to give me a mid point update. In the course of our conversation, Dan alerted me that the driver seat seems to look a bit worn for a car w/ only 6,000 miles.

I ran the carfax and discovered the odometer was rolled back from 29,000 miles in 2004 to 2,950 miles in 2005. I called the seller back and decline to purchase. However, odometer rolled back isn't the point of this thread.

I thanked Dan for his diligent work and about to give him my credit card number and to my astonishment, Dan flatly REFUSED. He said " he is sad and disappointed on my behalf; thus, accepting my payment isn't an option". We argued for a good 5 minutes and he was strong in his conviction and adamant in his position. I have NEVER encounter anything like this before.

Had this taken place at a Ferrari dealership, I'd probably have no issue but being a small owner/operator business, Dan can ill-afford to offer such benevolence. I am still going to send him his payment via mail but I want everyone in the LA region to know I am envious that you have someone with such class and integrity in the area to work on your car.....Man, I am still loss for words.........

 

Cool! This is good to know for anyone in the area!

 

Thanks for the info. I called 411 to get their number, and International Dream Cars is not listed in that area. Do you have their phone number, address, etc. Much appreciated.

 

Cool. Great to know.

 

310-937-7400. Ask for Dan and tell him Tom send you.

 

Thanks for the info Tom. I'll be sure to let him know.

James

 

Please treat him fair and he will take good care of you. Best.

 

I love stories like this (about Dan), and hate the odometer roll-back. Can't they be charged with that if it's as obvious as on Carfax?

 

Great to hear that there are good solid people around. Both to you Tom and Dan.

 

INTERNATIONAL DREAMCARS
1415 Aviation Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310 937 7400
carnuts@aol.com

i love stories like this. Here is the contact info..