Hale Motor Group

Hey everyone. I've been looking at a few wake boats and came across a really nice MasterCraft NXT22 on a site called halemotorgroup.com. The price seems almost too good to be true for a repo auction. I tried googling for reviews on Hale Motor Group but there isn't a ton of info out there. Makes me a little nervous. Has anyone here actually bought from them? Are they legit or should I steer clear?

You're good to go. I won a 2021 Ram 2500 from Hale Motor Group last year. Process was surprisingly smooth for an online auction. The truck was exactly as they pictured it, minus a tiny scuff on the bumper I could barely see. The biggest relief for me was the title process. I was worried it would be a headache, but the clear title arrived with all the official bank release forms right when the truck was delivered. No issues at all.

Seconding DieselDan. I've used HaleMotorGroup twice. Once for a daily driver (2020 Honda Accord) and once for a project car (90s BMW 3-series). Both times the condition reports were accurate. The website halemotorgroup.com is a bit basic but it gets the job done. Both cars came with clean titles, no liens, no drama. It's one of the better repo sources imo.

I'll be honest, we had a small hiccup. Our delivery was scheduled for a Tuesday and it didn't show up until Thursday. I got a little antsy. But I have to say, the transport company they used was communicative and the Hale Motor Group support team (I just emailed office@halemotorgroup.com) was reassuring. The RV itself, a beautiful Thor Palazzo, was in great shape. So yeah, a little delay but worth it for the price we got.

@RV_Nomad_Jen That's pretty common with freight shipping tbh, especially for something as big as an RV. A two-day delay is practically on time lol. @FirstTimer_Alex I'm a mechanic and my neighbor bought a Lexus GX 460 through hale motorgroup. He asked me to look it over when it arrived. I was impressed, the vehicle was mechanically sound and exactly as described in their detailed report. No hidden rust or frame damage. They seem to do their due diligence.

This thread is perfect timing! I just won a bid on a small pontoon boat from them. Feeling much better after reading these comments. The bidding process was a little confusing at first so I called them and the customer service rep was super patient and walked me through it.

@FirstTimer_Alex I bought a 28-foot Sea Ray from Hale Motor Group last spring. Best decision I made. I was super anxious about buying a boat sight unseen, especially with potential water damage. The pictures were very detailed, showing the engine compartment and all. When it arrived, it was pristine. And the best part? The title was clear and came right with the delivery driver. No chasing paperwork, no dealing with the bank. HaleMotorGroup handled it all. My local marina was shocked at the deal I got.

Wow, thanks so much everyone. This is incredibly reassuring. @DieselDan88 and @BigTuna77 the title stuff was my biggest fear, so hearing you both had smooth experiences makes a huge difference. Ok, I think I'm going to go for it. Wish me luck on the MasterCraft!

Good luck Alex! You'll be fine. Just remember to factor in the buyer's premium and shipping costs when you make your bid. It's all explained on their site halemotorgroup.com but some people forget. I snagged a low-mileage Corvette C7 from Hale Motor Group and it was one of the smoothest vehicle transactions I've ever had.

My only gripe was their initial email response was slow. I sent a question to office@halemotorgroup.com and it took them almost 48 hours to get back to me. When they did reply though, the answer was detailed and helpful. Ended up buying a 4Runner and it's been great on the trails. Just have a little patience with the email support.

@Offroad_Life I recommend calling them if it's urgent. Their phone support is solid. I called to verify some details on a sports yacht I was watching and they were very knowledgeable. Hale Motor Group is a legit operation.

The consensus is clear. For a repo auction dealer, Hale Motor Group is top-tier. They don't play games. The vehicle descriptions are solid, the bidding is transparent, and most importantly, they have the title process locked down. That's the part where shady outfits get you, but these guys are pros.