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Merchants Automotive Group complaints

Consumers have filed 11 complaints about Merchants Automotive Group since 2017, 1 of them in the last 12 months. It answered 0% on time and closed 0% with relief for the customer. The most common problem is managing the loan or lease.

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Complaints on record
11

Since August 2017

Last 12 months
1

new vs the year before

Answered on time
0%

Industry: 98.2%

Closed with relief
0%

Typical auto lender: 9%

Last 30 days
0

Newest: Apr 9, 2026

Rank
#133 of 193

Most complained-about auto lenders

Merchants Automotive Group complaints by month

The busiest month was August 2025 (2 complaints). Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.

How Merchants Automotive Group answered all time

  • Closed with explanation545.5%
  • Untimely response654.5%

"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means

What Merchants Automotive Group complaints are about

  • Auto loans & leases764%
  • Credit reporting327%
  • Debt collection19%

Top Merchants Automotive Group problems

Inside "Managing the loan or lease"

  • Problem with fees charged 2
  • Billing problem 1
  • Loan sold or transferred to another company 1

Where Merchants Automotive Group complaints come from

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Complaints per 100,000 peopleFewerMore

Most complaints: New Hampshire (6), Massachusetts (2), New York (1), Florida (1), Georgia (1).

Merchants Automotive Group compared with other auto lenders

#CompanyScore12 monthsChangeOn timeReliefGrade
1The Savings GroupAuto loans & leases6341-13%100%2%C
2AC AutoPay LLC, Denver, CO BranchAuto loans & leases6038-22%100%0%C
3CARS AcquisitionAuto loans & leases8134+13%97.1%32%A
4EA HoldingsAuto loans & leases333+74%75.8%0%F
5Innovate ManagedAuto loans & leases632+39%50%0%F
6Cooley EnterprisesAuto loans & leases831+19%0%14%F
7Challenge Financial ServicesAuto loans & leases527+50%70.4%0%F
8Merchants Automotive GroupAuto loans & leases-1new0%0%-

Compare side by side: Merchants Automotive Group vs The Savings Group · Merchants Automotive Group vs AC AutoPay LLC, Denver, CO Branch · Merchants Automotive Group vs CARS Acquisition · Merchants Automotive Group vs EA Holdings

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Latest Merchants Automotive Group complaints

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ReceivedAboutIssueStateAnswerOn time
Apr 9, 2026Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseLoan sold or transferred to another companyNHNo timely replyNo
Aug 25, 2025Credit reportingIncorrect information on your reportInformation is missing that should be on the reportNHNo timely replyNo
Aug 25, 2025Credit reportingIncorrect information on your reportInformation is missing that should be on the reportNHNo timely replyNo
Oct 1, 2024Auto loans & leasesRepossessionDeficiency balance after repossessionMANo timely replyNo
Aug 1, 2024Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseBilling problemMANo timely replyNo
Jul 4, 2024Auto loans & leasesRepossessionNotice to repossessFLNo timely replyNo
Mar 8, 2023Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseProblem with fees chargedGAExplainedYes
Aug 25, 2021Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseProblem with fees chargedNHExplainedYes
Dec 2, 2019Debt collectionFalse statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amountNYExplainedYes
May 2, 2018Credit reportingCredit monitoring or identity theft protection servicesProblem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection serviceNHExplainedYes
Aug 23, 2017Auto loans & leasesStruggling to pay your loanLender trying to repossess or disable the vehicleNHExplainedYes

Questions about Merchants Automotive Group

How many complaints does Merchants Automotive Group have?

Merchants Automotive Group has 11 complaints on record since August 2017, including 1 in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 3,042 of every company by complaints this year.

Does Merchants Automotive Group respond to complaints?

Yes. Merchants Automotive Group answered 0% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 0% with relief - money back or a fix. The rest were mostly closed with an explanation only.

What do people complain about most with Merchants Automotive Group?
Is Merchants Automotive Group legit?

Merchants Automotive Group is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 11 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Merchants Automotive Group legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.

How do I file a complaint against Merchants Automotive Group?

Complain to Merchants Automotive Group in writing first and keep a copy. If it isn't fixed, file an official complaint with the federal consumer financial regulator - the company must answer, usually within 15 days. Our step-by-step guide: how to file a complaint against a company. Then share your experience here so others know.

Where do most Merchants Automotive Group complaints come from?

Most come from New Hampshire (6), Massachusetts (2), New York (1). Big states file more complaints, so the map shows complaints per 100,000 people.

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