Don’t get duped! Customers share stories of wrongdoing at Pasadena used car lot

Customers of a Pasadena used car lot are sharing their stories of alleged lies, deception, and sale of vehicles with more problems than miles. Our reporting on Strawberry Road Auto Sales in Pasadena began last week after a tip came through to our KPRC 2 Help Desk. Reporter Gage Goulding and Photojournalist Oscar Chavez interviewed a young, single mother who had her downpayment, $1,500, taken by the dealership. She never got keys to a car or a refund. When Goulding and Chavez went undercover to see if they’d also be treated the same way, they found otherwise. When they revealed their identity, they were led to car lot manager David Estrada, who physically assaulted them.