Edwards Auto Bargain Center

Thank you so much Sarah Finlan for helping me buy my first car for my family!!! You've changed our lives today and so very grateful for your help!!!!

I'm about a year late making this review. I wanted to make it on your Facebook page but I couldn't figure out how to so I'm leaving it here. Dave did an outstanding job getting the 2002 Ford F-150 for my husband, Ricky. Upfront, to the point and no messing around. I would highly recommend Dave to purchase a vehicle from. One year later and the truck is just what he wanted, runs great and handles great out on these gravel roads we are on. Just wanted to say thank you Dave.

Cars at great prices. Came in to get a cheap car and they had them from 1200 up and 300 different cars to choose from. The people there are awesome too.

Drove up in a hoopty and in a hurry with a poor credit score to boot and was provided the BEST CAR BUYING EXPERIENCE - thanks guys.

Update: AVOID Edwards Bargain CenterBe Aware that their AS IS statements are predatory.We knew there would be repairs, spent $2k replacing shocks, stabilizers, and a wheel bearing. The wheel bearing ended up being so bad that we were referred to a different auto body shop to look into a welding repair for the extensive rust damage deep under the car. (First repair shop vented wishing that there were better lemon laws because we were SOLD A LEMON.)Unfortunately, The second shop said that the vehicle is NON-salvageable and the only recommendation they had was to try to trade it in.I am so beyond frustrated with my experience with Edwards Bargain Center that am I telling everyone I know toAVOID EDWARDS BARGAIN CENTER LIKE THE PLAGUE.Selling used cars "as in" that are in THAT bad of state should be illegal.No wonder they have so many AS IS signage in their building. They are scam artists with NO CONSCIENCE!

I confirmed by email with two different Internet Salespeople the car I wanted to look at. I also let them know I had to rent a car to get there. I live two hours away. Upon arriving a rather rude salesperson said to go inside and he took my name and phone number. Then he left to presumably got get the minivan. He came back and said that that minivan does not even run BUT he has a newer one that I could check out. The newer one is not a good year for that particular minivan. We got up and left. Bait and switch is what I think happened to me there. How does an appointment for one specific vehicle get made and confirmed more than once? The waste of my time and money was NOT appreciated, nor did they care! Never go there and think you will get what the ads show you! Totally disappointed! This is not a car dealer, it must be a salvage yard!

JJ and Bart were both very patient and friendly with me and I drove out with an awesome car at a great price. Thank you Edwards Bargain Center!

Day 1: 5 Stars! Met with salesman Jason and he had the car I was interested in already pulled up front and ready for a test drive. He was awesome, friendly, informative, and explained how the bargain center worked. Excellent overall experience. It's a 30-minute drive for me to get there, and he was ready. It was raining so hard the potential for hydroplaning was real, I decided to wait until the weather got better before I drove a strange car in limited visibility from Council Bluffs to Waterloo (Elkhorn) where my trusted mechanic shop is located.Day 2: 0 Stars! Next day I call to arrange to take the vehicle to my mechanic for a pre-sale inspection. Jason was off work, and kindly volunteered to call "Bart" to have things ready when I arrived so I would be able to make the appointment time scheduled with the mechanic. When I arrived, Bart was busy with another customer, and the car was not ready. No one was sure where the keys were, where the car was, it took a bit. Finally, they were ready.Another salesman brought the car up and left it running. I went out to take it, but he needed a copy of my license. Of course, no worries. But, he didn't know how to use the machine and was trying to fax. Someone tried to help him. Another salesman came over and told me this wasn't how this works, first I need to test drive the car, then set something up. Had to explain. The first guy with the car key returns and asks for my insurance card. I don't have it on me, but might be in my Jeep. I search, but literally, had JUST picked up my Jeep from getting a new clutch. It was in service station for about a week, so I had removed the garage door opener, and pretty much every personal item from the car and having just picked it up, nothing was inside. I went back inside the building and since my guy was nowhere around, I asked the saleman behind the desk if he could just call my agent and have them give him the info or fax whatever is needed, I'm starting to run out of time. He directed me to discuss with my saleman, I said he's off today, so they lead me to the back of the store and pull out a chair for me to "sit". I don't want to sit, I have an appointment scheduled for the car to be inspected and I need to get this all handled so I can be punctual. The salesman with the key returned and I told him the insurance card wasn't in the vehicle but..... and was interrupted with "well, then ain't gonna let you drive that car without it".OK.... BYE! Almost 3 hours of my old life WASTED here. I'm that rare customer looking specifically and only for a manual transmission car, and I finally found one, but not here. They had a for-sure sale and a customer that didn't even need financing approval. Unfortunately, their cars head to auction after 60 days, so I don't think they actually care.I think the original salesman Jason was lovely, responsive, and I have a feeling everything would have gone perfectly had he been there that day. I certainly did not get any "warm fuzzies" from anyone else the next day.In general when buying used cars, let me offer a small bit of advice: Used cars, legally speaking, are almost always sold AS-IS. Make sure that you have a great mechanic that will inspect the vehicle for you before you finalize a purchase. Although it's no guarantee, knowing up front what your potential maintenance or fixes are going to cost, you may be able to negotiate the price, and you might be able to budget to take care of those anticipated needs. It might be the best $50 bucks you'll ever spend, and can save you a real headache being broke down.

To start off, I had multiple text and email communications with a supposed manager about the car I wanted to see. I made an appointment. They made a point to confirm the appointment because they were setting aside time for me. Upon arriving, we were taken to a desk with a salesperson wherein it became obvious (and we overheard) that they could not locate the car. Our sales rep made it abundantly clear it was our fault for coming to see a car that was not ready (even though we had an appointment and were told it was).In addition, I would chime in with most of the other reviews insofar as they do not inspect or check their vehicles at all before selling them. We were unaware this was their policy. Upon seeing the writing literally on the wall, I asked if that was true for all of the cars. Our sales person became very annoyed and ultimately became very disrespectful and rude because we were asking questions. We ultimately walked out. One of the managers did follow us out to the car and try to smooth things over but the sales person we had to deal with was completely unprofessional, rude, and very disrespectful. Even if we were willing to buy one of their cars as is -- they lost our business.

SUCH SCAMMERS!!! These guys will make you think you are getting a good deal and it's the complete opposite. Traded in a car August 4th, 2008 Chevy Tahoe for a 2012 Jeep Patriot. We needed a smaller car to save gas, what a BAD MISTAKE. Never did they mention that the TITLE WAS SALVAGED!! Car broke down and died within 24 HOURS OF GETTING THE CAR. Went back today and the manager was rude and tried to say it "wasn't his fault" but tried to charge us $300 for a detail they did. Took us almost 20 minutes to get our car back. DON'T TRADE OR BUY THE CARS HERE. They say they don't "mechanically check the cars" but told us that worked needed to be done on our Chevy Tahoe that had NO ISSUES WHATSOEVER!!! They are not safe and they are shitty. Better off taking your business elsewhere.