Marc's Import Auto Salvage, Sanford FL

My experience with Marc was awesome. I reached out to inquire about the vehicle and Marc responded ASAP. It took me a couple days because I was actually shopping around tbh. Although I found some cars that were cheaper none of them beat the milage on Marc’s BMW. So I reached back out to Marc and the vehicle was still available. I made plans to meet the next day. When I got there Marc was very welcoming and polite. We took the car on a test drive. Car drove smoothly. I’m from Tampa which is about almost 2 hours away. The car drove like new the entire way there. I am very satisfied with my purchase from Marc. I will most certainly work with Marc in the future and/or refer someone in need. Thanks again Marc.

~China~

Marc get's 5 stars from me. We discussed the kind of car I needed for my kid. I did not want a piece of junk, which is the only other choice when buying a car for an 18 year old. He rebuilt a Hyundai Sonata for us and it has served us well. You have to communicate your expectations to Marc and he will give you the best value for your dollar. Marc has my number. If you are serious about doing business with him, ask him for my phone number.

So, I can only speak on my own personal experience with Mark as I personally, brought an 05 Nissan 350Z Anniversary Edition from him going on well over a year now. STATUS UPDATE: car is running BEAUTIFULLY! A+ and I get complimented on it daily! Mind you, the car had been in a minor accident which Mark fixed and sold to me (with very little miles 92,000 for a bullet-proof engine, 1 owner, who was a Professor/alumni) with brand new parts and NEW radiator! First and foremost, I don’t do reviews, hardly EVER, but felt the need to set the record straight for any potential customer (more on that later). Needless to say, my experience with him has been more than pleasant, he is admirable, beyond approach in all his dealings! A+ guy! Highly recommended! My review mind you, ONLY aims to inform those potentially looking for parts, currently, or in the future looking to do business with the man! He is admirable! Best in Florida, PERIOD! You will not find a more honest, reliable, and reasonable person! I challenge you too. Again, I don’t even do reviews but felt compelled to on this matter! Now, I say all that to say, ANY negative reviews he has received from customers looking to hurt his business, let me tell you, seems completely unfounded! Period. And I would like to address and inform you. The first one being from the lady about a part, did she address the price change with Mark? Nowhere in her review did she mention that am I lost here? Yet mentioned in the same sentence the part she found, EVEN at the higher price was less than anywhere else she could have gotten it yet still she never addressed the supposed price difference ever? You have any idea how much Business and people this man speaks with daily? You have to remind people, let’s be reasonable. On that note, the wait outside in a questionable area? Umm I have been there and the area is legit, it’s simply on a narrow road, yes. Also, Mark has always answered his phone or returned my call.and he did eventually get there’ again, how much does he do? He’s always busy. Bottom line, Mark is logical and a VERY reasonable person, and he has a lot of cars! Talk to him, learn to actually communicate and let your intentions (especially with Business be known!) It doesn’t behoove him to act or be in the manner some of the negative reviews would lead one believe. Also, He’s not hurting for vehicles or anything, he doesn’t even sell them expensive, more importantly, you couldn’t find a better deal with the Low mileage and work done on ALL his cars ANYWHERE! I would rather buy a car or part from someone with many (meaning there more likely to not be pressed or more inclined to negotiate and be reasonable and fair) than from someone who’s selling, say their main vehicle/ potential problem! I, first met Mark at his residence (again, lots of cars) long chats ensued about cars, even personal recommendations later, of some of his trusted friends for services I needed at the time. I like to think we have built a report with one another. I have been to his auto salvage there in Sanford. Met at the DMV to sign title. All that to say, I was simply a customer for a one-time transaction, though left feeling more a relationship than just a transaction. I have kept in touch ever since that day, recommending more people to him and even look to do Business with, hopefully soon. He is a stand up guy! Anything contrary to that, please take with a grain of salt? , I’m serious, there is far more positive on his page than negative. Talk with the man yourself, you’ll see. Btw, 350z running stronger than ever, never needed any work, and barely driven, OOh and almost forgot, NEVER modified! Completely stock! ABSOLUTELY EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION! I will see if I can upload photos and pics! Hope this helps someone out there.

Highly recommend Marc to purchase your car, very professional and great variety of cars. Bought my sons first car over a year ago, was a great deal.

I got the best deal at Marc's Auto Salvage. I found him through a friend and I'm so glad I did. I bought a salvage/rebuilt 2011 Hyundai Sonata and got a full diagnostic done at a Hyundai dealership and they even did a few recalls for free. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the car. And if anything does go wrong with the engine Hyundai will fix it for free. The year and miles don't matter they still fix it. I'm estactic! Thank you so much! I will be back!

Marc does a great repairing salvaged, recked cars and trucks. I have been associated with him for the past five years. Many times I have heard him say " it's worth paying extra for new parts to see that the buyer has no problems later" if the part is questionable. I rate him 5 stars for honesty and integrity.

I was quoted a price over the phone for a part I was seeking ($200). This yard is an hour in good traffic away from where I live, so I came a long way but provided advanced notice I was coming to get said part. When I got here, no one answered any of the phone numbers. It took half an hour before anyone showed up to assist me, mind you this establishment does NOT have an inside so I waited awkwardly in the middle of a VERY questionable area with cars driving WAY over the speed limit. Once he DID show up, he spent a good half an hour looking for the part, then jacked up the price another $50 (so now $250) and he did not want to let me inspect the part. I had to hand over my screw driver and have him disassemble the part because he was worried about "static discharge, " which wasn't possible from the part being inspected. He took the part apart for inspection on the hood of the junk car it was pulled from while claiming he drove it, but that car had very blatant evidence that the radiator not only blew but caught the vehicle on fire and burned a nice hole in the hood, so when exactly did he drive this thing? He then told me that he does not accept card and takes cash only, which was never mentioned prior and not posted anywhere on the establishment. After returning with cash for the item, I ask if he can make change (since obviously you can't pull $250 from an ATM). He says he can, and only THEN mentions that now the cost of the item is plus tax, so the cash I got was an insufficient amount (because $250 plus 7% tax is $267.50, and I simply do not carry cash, which I mentioned prior to going to the ATM at HIS suggestion). He decided to "settle" for $260 total (seeing as he would not have had a sale otherwise - He is lucky to have gotten my business at ALL because my stepfather is a parts dealer so I could have just as easily gotten this part from him, without ring around the rosie for price and common business courtesy). Also worth mentioning, I was seeking another part for my vehicle and was quoted $100 over the phone, this part being a downpipe for my vehicle. After we got there, he also had to go find this part. Once he finally got it and looked at it, he specifically mentioned he knew the part wasn't supposed to sell, then the part was jacked to $275 because "he wasn't supposed to sell it to begin with, they're hard to find, and this is the only one he's got. " Found another part I would have liked to get, he told me $100. I found an entirely assembly, including the supposed $100 part, for $35 online. Mind you, he never mentioned over the phone that availability would cause fluxuation in price (as any good business would never mark up an item for being a limited supply item, especially when he clearly gets PLENTY of the car I have as junk vehicles to part out). He knew where I was coming from, the price I expected to pay, and the parts I wanted to pay for. The dynamics only changed once I was in his domain. Sketchy and poor business. I only ended up buying what I did because even with his jacked prices I spent less than I would have elsewhere. Being a female into cars has its advantages I guess. I'll never do business here again.