866-326-0949

this is in reference to ben's statement, ben just because someone doesn't see your ad around your area doesn't mean that someone isn't interested in it. Someone could be using other services in order to find a vehicle. This company offers a money back guarntee... which other company do you know out there that would be willing to do that? I don't know of any. If you are so cofindent that you can sell your bike then why hasn't it sold yet. Obviously what you are doing ben isn't work. Try them out...

"wanna help" - You are exactly right and I appreciate that you, well, wanna help.  There are more people out there than you (ben) may realize that don't have a clue about buying (or selling) used vehicles.  They don't want to get taken advantage of, so they enlist the help of services like ours.

Carol, I'm confused by your post... You say you don't have a car listed anywhere, but want to know if anyone anywhere has been satisfied with our services...?  I get the feeling you a posing competitor, but you are welcome to deny it.  To answer your question, YES!  There have been many people satisfied by our services, but what reason would they have to come on to an 800-number website like this one?  As much as I wish satisfied customers would come testify, I don't see it happening here.  I have seen two very recent testimonials on our blog however... check them out...
http://www.automarketingsystems.blogspot.com/

Nelson, thank you for the vote of confidence!

"Your better judgment" - Good advice.  Certainly everyone should take some time, do some research (that's why you're online right now reading this) and make a safe investment and/or transaction.  A little paranoia is necessary these days, but too much is personally and economically debilitating.  One way you will know that you are dealing with a scam is that when you call a number and no one picks up and/or you are being forced to communicate via email only.  You can contact one of our representatives anytime between the following hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-8pm EST (holidays excluded).  Give us a call.  You already know the number, be here it is again - 866-326-0949 - and we'll be happy to answer all of your questions and help you sell your vehicle.

Lisa, Fear not.  Read my recent response to "Your better judgment" above.  I hope Henry comes back, but my experience with sites like this and user behavior tell me that we probably won't hear from him.  I hope I'm wrong, though!

phone message on my cell phone wanting to sell my car.

IF AMS is LEGIT Why is their Caller ID is UNKNOWN? Because they leave a toll free number hardly makes it Legit. Barely Legal doesn't always make it legit...

How much is the fee or percentage this company charges for this service?

TO PAUL -

why is "brad" calling me with this # saying he is from "Longwood, INC"?  This is definitely a scam or a fishy business.  Look at phone # 866-326-0950.  why use 2 phone #s??  why call your business 2 different names??  Thar is way too fishy!!!

James, this is a great question and while I can understand how it can prompt skepticism, there are more reasons that this can and will occur other than assuming a business is trying to remain anonymous.  In our case, Longwood Industries uses multiple lines to directly reach multiple departments of their business.  There are a number of them used for the Auto Marketing aspect of the organization alone.
Secondly, it is not always the business's fault.  It can often happen due to issues that your local phone service provider is having.

Dollymae, no need to panic :-), but thanks for asking another question that someone else might be thinking!  To answer your question(s), Auto Marketing Systems is a registered "DBA (Doing Business As)" name for Longwood.  Many, if not most, companies have at least one registered DBA name.  Why do they/we do this?  It allows a single legal entity to operate multiple businesses without creating a new legal entity for each business.  It is not uncommon for a corporation to be set up with a generic name, for example, "Neighborhood Bars, LLC" and then file a DBA (usually more specific) for each bar (in this example) they plant.  The name "Auto Marketing Systems" should give our callers a much better idea of who we are and what we do than "Longwood Industries" would -- do you agree?
Some other popular companies that you might be familiar with that have DBAs include:
Bell South --> AT&T
Titan Sports, Inc. --> World Wrestling Federation (WWF)
Payless Shoes --> Parade of Shoes
Trader Publishing Company --> AutoTrader, CycleTrader, BoatTrader, etc.
... and the list goes on!

Great questions!  Keep 'em coming!

Richard, the fee is $199 and we GUARANTEE to have your vehicle sold within 90 days.  We also occasionally offer specials and/or different packages, so be sure to check back frequently as you consider your options.  Thank you for your question!

I got a call 3 days ago from Brad. He said he had called me a few times and this time he left a message. My #1 suspicion was blocked ID, 2nd was when I called the number, the lady said I could not talk to Brad coz he only makes outgoing calls.... Weird!!! How is it that the guy who knows my car truck will sell, calls me and leaves a message. I call and the lady says I can only talk to her and she will set it up for me.... These guys are guaranteeing my vehicles sale, and money back....
SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE....! AND IT ALWAYS HURTS IN THE END....!
And yes my 2008 Pathfinder SE is still up for lease take over in Vancouver Canada

Called 4 times on cell & said nothing when I picked up. Finally left message, saying they saw my add on craigslist & they could get my bike sold for me for a fee. My add said it was NOT ok to contact me about other offers. Said he(Brad) was from Longwood inc. 866.326.0949

I am going to call them today and see what they can do about my Pathfinders' lease take over.... They have guaranteed buyers... so lets see. Will definitely come back and let all know....
In my mind I am still taking a $200 gamble....

Anna,

Can you comment as to whether you got the price you were asking for for your car? Also, did you receive information inre the refund policy, and can you comment on it?

Thanks,
Helene

a guy name brad called me from a recording saying that he could help me sell my car. i do not have a car for sale. when i called back i asked for brad and the lady said he is only making outgoing calls right now.  i said to the lady that i dont have a car for sale and she said yes i see that. you have a truck topper for sale. and i said yes. then i told her that her company was not aloud to contact me because my add on craigslist.org says that companys like that cannot contact the seller.  i do not know how they get away with it but its annoying and i would really love to see this place get into some real trouble because of it.

You have to be kidding me.  This comopany cold calls with a recorded voice wanting to leave a message and hangs up if you answer.  It is a total and absolute rip-off and except for shill postings, nobocy ever comes away happy.  STAY AWAY!!!!!

Business Contact & ProfileBack to Top Business Name:  Longwood Industries, Inc.
Auto Marketing Systems  
Business Address:  1617 Longwood Ave.
Bedford, VA 24523
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Original Business Start Date:  1/1/1975  
Type of Entity:  Corporation  
Incorporated:  1972 in VA  
Principals:  John Wilson, Manager
Renee Fisher, Director  
Phone Number:  (540) 586-1430
(800) 430-1965
(800) 821-7025
(888) 734-6931  
Email Address:  rfisher@longwoodinc.com  
BBB Accreditation:  This business is not a BBB Accredited Business  
Type of Business:  INTERNET MARKETING SERVICES
EMBROIDERY
SCREEN PRINTING  
Website Address:  http://www.longwoodinc.com
http://amsvehiclesales.com  


Products & ServicesBack to Top Longwood Industries is a 501(c)3 charity that does not solicit for donations; therefore, they have not been evaluated in relation to the BBB charity standards.

Through an agreement with Adventis, Inc. d/b/a The Big Lot, Longwood Industries offers automobile Internet-Web Advertising. Consumers report that after placing an ad in a newspaper to sell an automobile, they are contacted by Longwood Industries to place a similar ad on the internet for $195.


Business ManagementBack to Top Ms. Renee Fisher , Director


Customer Complaint History Back to Top
When considering complaint information, please take into account the business's size and volume of transactions, and understand that the nature of complaints and a firm's responses to them are often more important than the number of complaints.

BBB processed a total of 131 complaint(s) about this business in the last 36 months, our standard reporting period. Of the total 131 complaint(s) closed in the last 36 months, 56 were closed in the last 12 months.

These complaints concerned:

15   regarding Advertising Issues
1   regarding Advertised price not honored  
14   regarding Advertising Issues  

1   regarding Contract Disputes
1   regarding Contract Disputes  

6   regarding Customer Services Issues
6   regarding Customer Services Issues  

93   regarding Refund Or Exchange Issues
9   regarding Failure to honor promised refunds, exchanges, or credit  
12   regarding Failure to honor refund, exchange or credit policies  
72   regarding Refund Or Exchange Issues  

14   regarding Selling Practices
14   regarding Selling Practices  

2   regarding Service Issues
1   regarding Improper or inferior service  
1   regarding Service Issues