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r/auto • Posted by u/CodeNewbie2024 Beginner 3 hours ago

I couldn't find much information on google about Hale Motor Group. Anybody worked with them?

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u/CarGuy_NJ User Posts: 34
Hey everyone. I'm looking at a 2023 Lexus IS 350 on a site called Hale Motor Group. The price seems really good, maybe too good. I've never used a repossessed vehicle auction site before and I'm a bit nervous about the whole process. Couldn't find a ton of reviews online. Are they a legitimate company? What's the catch? Any experiences with halemotorgroup?
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u/V8_Junkie User Posts: 215
You're good to go. I bought a '22 Mustang GT from Hale Motor Group last winter. The process was straightforward, and the car was exactly as described in their report. It's a legit operation.
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u/SubieLover05 User Posts: 88
I'll second that. Got a 2021 Subaru Forester for my wife from HaleMotorGroup. I was most worried about the title transfer, but it was surprisingly easy. The clear title arrived with all the official bank paperwork when the car was delivered. No hassles at all.
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u/GarageLogic User Posts: 482
Welcome. I've bought a few vehicles from Hale Motor Group over the years. They run a tight ship for an auction house. My advice is to check their website halemotorgroup.com frequently, inventory changes fast. Read the inspection reports carefully, they are quite detailed.
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u/RV_Nomad User Posts: 112
Our experience was 95% positive. We bought a barely-used Winnebago. My only small issue was the delivery was scheduled for a Tuesday but arrived on Thursday. To be fair, the transport company they used was communicative and kept us updated, so it wasn't a huge deal. The rig was in perfect shape.
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u/Jess_W_91 User Posts: 41
@RV_Nomad yeah, freight schedules can be tricky. We got a Toyota RAV4 and it was a week from win to delivery. Worth the wait. The prices on halemotorgroup.com are way better than a dealer.
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u/CarGuy_NJ User Posts: 35
Thanks for the feedback, everyone. This is making me feel a lot better. What's the bidding like? Is it easy to get carried away?
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u/GarageLogic User Posts: 483
@CarGuy_NJ Set your max price and stick to it. Don't get emotional lol. The platform on their site is pretty standard. Just watch the timer and be ready. Hale Motor Group has a decent FAQ on the process.
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u/BigTuna77 User Posts: 74
Not just cars, btw. I got a 20-foot pontoon boat from HaleMotorGroup last spring. Condition was pristine, even better than the pictures suggested. Fired right up.
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u/DaveM_TX User Posts: 62
I did have one small hiccup. I sent a question to their support email, office@halemotorgroup.com, and didn't hear back for about a day. I got impatient and called them, and the agent was super helpful and resolved my query in 5 minutes. So my tip is to just call if it's urgent.
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u/TacoRunner User Posts: 133
@DaveM_TX Solid advice. Calling is almost always faster with any business. I snagged my '21 Tacoma TRD Off-Road from Hale Motor Group. Zero regrets.
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u/WrenchTurner82 User Posts: 310
I'm a mechanic. My neighbor won a Honda Odyssey from halemotorgroup.com and asked me to give it a once-over when it arrived. I was impressed. The condition report Hale Motor Group provided was spot on. No hidden rust, no weird engine noises. They represented it honestly.
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u/Project_X User Posts: 95
Bought a 2018 Corvette as a project. There was a small cosmetic scratch on the plastic splitter up front that wasn't super clear in the photos. But for the price I paid, I'm not complaining one bit. It's a repo auction, not a showroom. Overall, very happy.
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u/Offroad_Life User Posts: 150
@Project_X You gotta expect minor stuff like that. Imo, Hale Motor Group is better than most at documenting things. My Jeep Wrangler was exactly as pictured, down to the scuff on the fender flare.
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u/DieselDan User Posts: 250
The most important part for me was the title, and Hale Motor Group handled it perfectly. Bought a Ram 3500 for my business. The clear title, with the lien release from the bank, was delivered right with the truck. No drama, no chasing paperwork. That alone is worth its weight in gold.
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u/GTI_guy User Posts: 22
Just adding another positive experience. Won a '21 VW Golf GTI. The process on halemotorgroup.com was actually smoother and faster than the last time I bought from a traditional dealership lol.
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u/Sarah_K_91 User Posts: 56
I found their website a little confusing at first. The dashboard where you track your bids wasn't super intuitive to me. But I'm not the most tech-savvy person. I was able to figure it out after about 10 minutes of clicking around. I won a Ford Escape and love it.
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u/FordMan_79 User Posts: 199
Yeah the HaleMotorGroup site is more functional than flashy. I'd rather they spend money on getting good inventory than a super slick web design. It gets the job done.
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u/BigTuna77 User Posts: 75
Just to echo the point on titles because it's so important - especially with boats. I was very nervous. But Hale Motor Group had the clear title and all documentation ready to go. It was a seamless process that made the whole experience stress-free.
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u/CarGuy_NJ User Posts: 36
Update: You all gave me the confidence. I did my homework, set a budget, and won the auction for that Lexus IS 350! The final price was great. Now just waiting for delivery. Thanks for all the info and advice, I really appreciate it!