Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa

I purchased a 1989 Buick Riviera from Gateway Classic cars of Tampa, I was assured by the salesman Harry Williams that the vehicle was in good condition and everything worked as it should. After taking p cars of Tampa, I was assured by the salesman Harry Williams that the vehicle was in good condition and everything worked as it should. After taking possession of the vehicle the engine did not start and had to be jumped. I was told it needed a new battery and further inspection uncovered the fact that the wiring harness coverings under the hood was missing and bare. The radio, power antenna and AC did not work. I was also informed that the hydraulic engine mount was broken. When I drove the vehicle the transmission shifted extremely hard especially in reverse. I was told that it would need a rebuilt or replacement transmission at a cost of thousands of dollars. The vehicle was in such poor condition that it should have been scrapped because the cost of repairs exceeded its value. These people are xxxxxxxx and I would never recommend doing business with them. More

Stay Away I worked at Gateway for 6 years. I put in my 2 weeks notice on 2/8/2020. Till this day no one has contacted me yet. I quit because I was being treated I worked at Gateway for 6 years. I put in my 2 weeks notice on 2/8/2020. Till this day no one has contacted me yet. I quit because I was being treated with disrespect for a whole year by my co worker Johnny Lane and management refused to do anything about it. People who have worked for this company for 6, 8 and 10 years have quit because the way they run this company. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL. Your boss does not care about anything but themselves. I had customers cuss me out and hang up on me because management refuses to answer to customers. Be careful working with this company as it is going downhill quick! Once Gateway sell's the car for the consignor, it used to take 1 week to pay the seller, now it is taking anywhere from 3-5 weeks to get them paid. Tip- get the vehicle inspected More

What to expect when you purchase a "old car or truck" Expect to do repairs, some minor, some major. These are old vehicles, just like any other old piece of machinery . If you already own one, you know i Expect to do repairs, some minor, some major. These are old vehicles, just like any other old piece of machinery . If you already own one, you know it in need of something all the time. It's part of the old car hobby, don't blame the dealer, hire someone qualified to determine if it's good or bad, before you buy it, that's right, that too costs money. While they may look new, that does not mean they are new, mechanically. Better yet, just buy a new car and polish that. More

Johnny Lane had outstanding customer service. I was more or less in there to check out a few classic cars, was really unsure of purchasing that day. He provided had outstanding customer service. I was more or less in there to check out a few classic cars, was really unsure of purchasing that day. He provided me with the knowledge, honesty and great service that is hard to come by. I would highly recommend checking out Gateway Classic cars. Because of Johnny I will refer people to check out Gateway. More

Perfect! 93 Corvette Came in and saw Dustin and Johnny in the Tampa showroom. Had been talking to them both for days about the car. Dustin got me what the total cost was g Came in and saw Dustin and Johnny in the Tampa showroom. Had been talking to them both for days about the car. Dustin got me what the total cost was going to be on the car got the car prep and ready for us. It was a very easy experience and the vette is awesome! Will be going back to see them again for my next one. More

Refused to replace a damaged remote sent to me via usps THIS DEALERSHIP SENT ME THE EXTRA KEY WITH THE REMOTE IN A REGULAR BUSINESS ENVELOPE VIA USPS WITH INSUFFICIENT POSTAGE. NOT ONLY IT TOOK 2 WEEKS TO THIS DEALERSHIP SENT ME THE EXTRA KEY WITH THE REMOTE IN A REGULAR BUSINESS ENVELOPE VIA USPS WITH INSUFFICIENT POSTAGE. NOT ONLY IT TOOK 2 WEEKS TO RECEIVE IT TO TRAVEL ONLY ABOUT 60 MILES TO MY POST OFFICE IT ARRIVED DAMAGED. THIS DEALERSHIP WAS NEGLIGENT OF SENDING THIS ITEM THE WAY THEY DID. IF THEY SENT IT IN A PROPERLY PACKAGE AND THE RIGHT POSTAGE NOT ONLY I WOULD HAVE RECIEVED IT EARLIER BUT ALSO NOT DAMAGED. I INITIALLY OFFERED TO PAY THE COST OF MAILING IT TO ME. WHEN I CONTACTED THIS DEALERSHIP TO EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPEN THEY FLATELY REFUSED TO HELP ME OUT WITH THE COST TO REPLACE THE REMOTE. I REALIZE THEY SELL VEHICLES "AS IS" HOWEVER SINCE THEY WERE NEGLIGENT IN NOT PACKAGING THIS ITEM PROPERLY WITH THE RIGHT POSTAGE THIS DAMAGE WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. More

Amazing Service Worked with Dustin Smith, he has always been fantastic! Went in to see him on a truck a year ago and he helped a ton. Then I took him my 54' Chevy 310 Worked with Dustin Smith, he has always been fantastic! Went in to see him on a truck a year ago and he helped a ton. Then I took him my 54' Chevy 3100 and did a great job at selling it. Truck was there for about a month. Dustin really knows how to take care of a customer and understands these old cars. If I go to buy or sell another one I will definitely be going to him. More

Awesome!!! Enjoyable experience, and family friendly atmosphere. Enjoyed my interaction with employee Veronica Macias - she was very helpful and knowledgeable. T Enjoyable experience, and family friendly atmosphere. Enjoyed my interaction with employee Veronica Macias - she was very helpful and knowledgeable. The family and I will be back! More

The Best in Tampa Area I have been going to Gateway Classic Tampa since it opened. In the past year I have bought 2 vehicles and am now selling one. The people who work here I have been going to Gateway Classic Tampa since it opened. In the past year I have bought 2 vehicles and am now selling one. The people who work here are the best. They are friendly and try to help you with what ever you need. They are honest and professional. More