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Gulf South Automotive
431 Beverly Pkwy, Pensacola, FL 32505, United States
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Gulf South Automotive
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Al
Review №1

Not my experience but sure sold my son a POS..side bags blew after 4 days..they will not help him fix it.. he will be out 2000 if he gives it back ..Shame shame shame on their tactics..Ill never recommend them to anyone.. bad business.

Me
Review №2

Amanda was absolutely amazing my daughter got the vehicle she wanted with no hassle

Wi
Review №3

The staff here was very patient and helpful very thorough with all the process I would highly recommend it to anybody that needs a car and doesnt have a lot of ready cash

ca
Review №4

Amanda and Tom are phenomenal.They go above and beyond to help get you into the car you are interested in.They are very knowledgeable about the vehicles they are selling and they will help you understand what you would be paying.They also show you the CARFAX of the vehicle!

El
Review №5

Love this place love there vehicles.i muss Lonso

Ph
Review №6

Gulf south automotive is the most professional dealership I’ve encountered when looking for a vehicle. Everyone is working as a team to make sure all customers are well taken care of. i recently bought a 2012 Dodge Charger SXT AWD for the year it was in pristine condition they worked with my income and managed to get a perfect deal for me all & all it was a great experience for me shout out to the whole sales team and my sales person Amanda she was very understanding and Tom the manager is the coolest guy and laid back don’t be nervous because of his height he is a funny respectable stand up guy & relatable!

Ma
Review №7

They arent your typical buy here pay here. They hadnt been ugly about anything in the middle of a pandemic. Weve all had a hard time. They have worked with me the whole time.

Cu
Review №8

I got my first car here. They helped me out and made sure everything worked.

De
Review №9

A little pricey but they dont stock anything nasty like some of the other car lots nearby. Took a couple grand off the top. Good thing, too, considering they dont think any car is worth less than 15k.

C
Review №10

Bought an expensive vehicle.The dealership promised me a full tank, gave me half a tank and wouldn’t fill up the rest.The dealer had promised me military tag exemption which is half the cost of normal tags. Supposedly Tom has been trying to reach me because there was an issue.. I have received no correspondence from Tom or anyone at gulf south probably because it would cost me additional money and not the dealership.Not the worst experience but not a good experience either.

Me
Review №11

Great friendly service! They was able to get me financed even though I had tried many places in Alabama! They put me in a low milage car for a great price! Shout out to Mr. Brown for his help!

Am
Review №12

Fast and great customer service

Me
Review №13

This experience was definitely not what I was expecting. I have been to car lots just to look and see what they had, what kind of financing they do, and how much of a down payment I would need and always felt pressured by the salesman. That is not the case with this car lot. The salesman John was awesome! He didnt make me feel pressured to buy any car. He took the time to show me and tell me about any car I inquired about. The financing team... well they were equally as awesome! They take the time to really explain everything to you and why you are paying what you are paying. I dont have great credit so if you are putting off buying a car because of that, dont. They can help with all sorts of credit types. This is definitely the place to go buy a car! If ya go... tell them I sent ya! 😂😂 I will definitely be buying my vehicles at this lot! Thanks amazing staff at Gulf South Automotive!!!

La
Review №14

This is my first time buying a car at a dealership, and Im so happy with the service! As soon as I walked into Gulf South Aaron Hilt greeted me with a smile. I felt very welcomed! I didnt feel overwhelmed; while he explained in detail everything there was to know and made sure I was satisfied! Thanks so much to the staff and management for everything! And a special thanks to Aaron ! 😀

Ra
Review №15

I would recommend Gulf South Auto to anybody looking for a car! Justin Pace is a wonderful and honest and hardworking salesman. He got me what I wanted at the price I wanted! And Alyssa did a great job getting me in there! Her bubbly personality sold me at the first call!

J
Review №16

AWESOME !!I highly recommend going to go Gulf South in Pensacola Florida. The staff was welcoming, knowledgeable, and honest. The team worked above and beyond to get me in the auto I wanted with a great deal and hard work.Alyssa was the start of my experience where her charm motivated me to drive 30 miles to meet her! The sales manager, Phil, was top notch and made sure all my requests were completed by the team. He troubled himself by working finance deals with banks who werent quite eager to help due to my credit history. He put good ole fashion hope in me. I believe everyone needs a second chance, and so does Phil. Thank you! And finally Keith in finance treated me with respect and dignity. He was pretty funny also! His personality equaled his brilliance in financing that made me comfortable to drive away protected and confident.The entire process was perfect! Its a staff like this that makes buying automotive from dealers great again! Go visit them. They will take care of you. Thank you so much guys! I cant wait to go drive my Jeep again!

Co
Review №17

Aaron sold us a 2013 Chevy Malibu. He was so helpful and very considerate of what we were looking for and staying in our price range. I would absolutely purchase from Gulf South again. If you are looking for a nice gently used car, Gulf South is definitely the place to go!!

Ba
Review №18

Aaron Hilt, salesperson & Phillip Moody, general manager were great. We went in this morning and am walking out with the car of our choice. It was a easy, painless process. Both guys were fabulous. They did a fabulous job. Ill be back if Im ever in the car market again. Great job guys!

Da
Review №19

Great dealership for those looking to buy an affordable car. Prices are good and cars will work great. My brother bought a car from them and it works great for him to drive to work and everything. If you’re looking to get something from point A to point B or just need an affordable car, this is the place to go.

Ai
Review №20

Had an overall good experience with Gulf South Automotive. Drew (our sales representative) and Phillip (general manager) worked diligently with us to find a reasonable price (using Kelley Blue Book) and a reliable car, consistent with other reviews. Admittedly, our process for getting the paperwork done was a bit slow, but that could have been circumstantial to our specific needs. Additionally, there was a tire they had already identified with a leak, which they said they would fix but did not. With all of that being said, I am satisfied with my experience here, and would recommend Gulf South Automotive for anyone looking for a good selection of quality cars.

La
Review №21

Terrible. We drove all the way from Mobile to look at a specific vehicle they had listed. We called the day before and on the way to make sure it was still there. The associate said it was. When we got there she was standing outside with who I think may have been her boyfriend and told us the car sold. She probably never checked to see if it was there, didnt even bother to call. She was still hanging on her boyfriend when we left. Gross and unprofessional.

Ja
Review №22

I had a great experience with gulf automotive and the people was very nice and greeted u and helped you. They most definitely made sure you got a car. And Justin was the one who help find me this great car. I recommend this car dealership for anyone who looking for a good nice car

La
Review №23

Terrific services, came in to purchase a reliable-clean car for our son. The personal attention and honesty was remarkable. We werent pressured, the car we purchased was clean, and passed our mechanics inspection. Mr. john and all the staff at GulfSouth truly cared and listened. Would recommend anyone that is looking for clean reliable car to see the folks at Gulf South. Well be back.

pr
Review №24

The guys at Gulf South Auto are amazing! Justin P. is wonderful! He made the process easy and pain free with his easy going personality and efficiency. If you need a good quality car see these guys and ask for Justin!

De
Review №25

Aaron at Gulf South was absolutely fantastic! He actually made buying a car enjoyable. He is a very honest and not pushy at all. He seemed to genuinely care about my needs and got me an awesome deal on my new Mommy-mobile! Highly recommend working with him. Thanks Aaron!I saw the poor reviews but apparently Gulf South is under new management as of August 2016 and my experience was great as described above. If you buy a car from Aaron tell him Ashley Hensel sent you! There is a great referral program. :)

Aa
Review №26

This Is Robert ElliotTo give you a idea of this young mans service I am currently writing a review for Aaron Hilt on his phone and account because I was unable to access my own. Aaron Goes above and beyond what any other sales man or employee would. He was able to get me a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer for a great price with a low down payment after many dealerships told me Id be unable too do so. I want to personally Thank Aaron for the amount of service, professionalism, and time he gave me when I purchased that vehicle. If you need a vehicle and want to work with the best in the industry, go see Aaron Hilt . He will get it done.Thanks AgainRobert Elliot

Ch
Review №27

I love my car that I bought here! Ricky and Keith were happy to work with me and my budget to find the best car for my needs after someone totaled my car in an accident. I found them very knowledgeable about the vehicles and appreciate the care they take with their customers. #ProudCamryOwnerNow

Am
Review №28

They made me feel so welcomed and really helped me get into a car I love. Steve, Ricky, and Keith are awesome and will make sure you are taken care of! I highly recommend Gulf South Automotive to everyone!

ro
Review №29

Great service. Cameron Dillahunt was very helpful. She helped me with everything I needed. Great customer service, nice, kept a smile on her face the whole time. HIGHLY recommend talking to her if you need help finding a quality car.

Co
Review №30

If you are looking for a reliable and affordable used vehicle, Gulf South Automotive is the place to go! Phillip and his staff take out the unnecessary stress from buying a car and will list the actual Kelly Blue Book price up front, eliminating some needless haggling. He and his staff were very professional and accommodating during our recent purchase as well. Recommend this dealership to anyone who is interested in buying a used car!

Sa
Review №31

Overall I had a very pleasant experience purchasing my car from Gulf South Automotive. Staff is extremely helpful and really work with you to make a decision on your purchase. I would especially like to thanks Aaron, George and Philip for their support extended.

Sh
Review №32

Positive customer service

Du
Review №33

The place is overall a great environment and gives everyone a chance at a new lease in life. Bad credit? No credit? No problem. They got me my mother my brother and my friend all cars in one day for 300-500$ down

Jo
Review №34

Aaron at Gulf South was absolutely fantastic. he actually made buying a car enjoyable and he was very honest and he did not Bush me in to buying any thing. and I thank he is a Awesome Dealer I highly recommend working with Aaron. Thank you Aaron

Lo
Review №35

Starting with negatives: Was going well until we got to actual numbers. They were a little pushy throughout, including for extended warranty, but eventually a price was arrived at that was agreeable. Couldve arrived much quicker though and never got an easy to read write out of the final cost.Not many roads to truly test the car as far as performance. Just be aware.Biggest negative though is I left without a spare key that they couldnt find and less than a quarter tank of gas out the door. The last thing Im thinking about is gas after leaving the experience but its such a simple common courtesy to have it full. $30 mistake but annoying.Positives: Very nice staff and building. I was helped throughout the process and even when I had general loan or insurance questions they were answered willingly.General: helpful staff. Left with no spare key and less than 1/4 tank. Slightly pushy on price. Negatives do not outweigh how helpful the staff wasThank you, LFUpdate: They did contact me after and offered to reimburse me for the gas. More than Ive heard most dealers doing after the deal was made. Thank you

Ca
Review №36

Justin P. did everything in his power to get me a car within my budget and picky tastes. He was super patient with me and my crazy and demanding aunt. Do give this place a try, or at least Justin. Him and the rest of the staff are very accommodating to your needs.

Ad
Review №37

Great experience. New management allowed me to take truck to my mechanic to verify what was needed to be done to the truck before purchasing. Salesmen were nice, not pushy, and made me a great deal.

Am
Review №38

This was my first car buying experience. The staff made it so easy. Highly recommended

Pr
Review №39

Mr. Alonzo Brown the G.O.A.T(greatest of all time) He helps from the Heart! He not just going to put you in a car for commission. Go check them out.

Ja
Review №40

Justin was a great salesman. If youre going to buy a car come here and ask for Justin. Incredible salesman and dealership.

De
Review №41

I went in to look around because I was in the market for a nice dependable and affordable vehicle, sat down and talked with Justin P. about what I could afford and be comfortable in. He was one of the most attentive car salesman that Ive ever worked with. Thanks for everything Justin P.

Re
Review №42

Great experience! He was very helpful, informative, and gave me a better deal than what I originally came in looking for. Definitely recommend.

An
Review №43

Gulf Shores Automotive may have a decent selection of cars but upon visiting I got the impression that they are not very trustworthy or care about the working person. The salesperson Cameron seemed nice enough but I got the impression it was not sincere. I would not trust these people over the many other dealerships that are in the area they just want your money stay away

Da
Review №44

Couldnt figure out how to rate them half a star for the high mileage overpriced vehicles from the biggest lying dealership Ive ever been to, will screw anyone over for their own good and will change everything the tell you and are extremely fake people.

Ma
Review №45

I will not be using gulf south automotive for any vehicle needs in my future. I gave my budget, was told one thing, signed a contract in house and then was told different amounts by their third party finacinal instituion and forced to agree to terms or return the vehicle. The whole time gulf south automotive knew nothing of what was going on....just told me it was being hashed out. Long story short im paying more for a vehicle that i have already had to make repairs totalling over the few hundred dollar range within the first week of ownership. Basically i have repaired and sold a vehicle to myself while it seems they could care less. I can only hope others have different experiences with gulfsouth automotive.

Da
Review №46

I just bought a Nissan Rogue from Gulf South Automotive and my experience was great! Thanks to Ian who did a fantastic job and his manager they really work with you and what budget you can afford I really appreciate it and I would definitely recommend Gulf South

St
Review №47

Very nice people to deal with, Got a great deal on my 2016 Chevy Cruze, Very nice place to do business...I would go back there again when I need a Truck!!

Ve
Review №48

I recently purchased a car from Gulf South and my experience was awesome. Alonzo and Keith I tip my hat to the two of you for the attention given me with the purchase of my Outlander. I am very happy with my Outlander Sport, I would recommend you guys to anyone looking to purchase a car. The entire staff was very friendly and helpful. Thank you again.

Rg
Review №49

Theyre great at selling you broken over priced cars. Its all smiles and laughes until something goes wrong then they will take no responsibility. Just read the responses this location has posted on the other bad reviews they received. No dealership should operate like that. When a customer has an issue you dont reply to the comments insinuating theyre liars or saying that you have no records of them visiting your location . If this place put as much effort into their customer service as they do trying to cover up their own mistakes then just maybe you could call yourself a respectable car dealership. As for now youre more of a scam then anything else.Feel free to respond to this saying you have no record of me visiting your dealership and that Im lying.

De
Review №50

Avoid! This is the biggest crock of crap I ever heard of! The price advertised was NOT the price on the lot. The. Manager (that sounds like George Burns) needs to lay off the cigarettes! If he focused on customer service and personal integrity as much as he does hustling people it would a legit place!

Jo
Review №51

Im not going to give any names or what the vehicles are but, I was very disappointed to find that the drive shaft on the truck i was looking at was about to fall off and when I looked at more of their trucks it kinda got worse.. they didnt even clean them, one was caked with mud. They really just want your money

Ge
Review №52

It was a great pleasure to work with Reagan she was very professional and helpful she is definitely the bomb i will be sending her customers

hi
Review №53

I really enjoyed getting help from brandon. He made me very comfortable. Listened to what i wanted. Obviously cared about us getting what we wanted. He was a model of what cars salesman should be. Thank you for your help brandon :)

Lo
Review №54

ZERO Stars!!!! Buyer Beware! YoYo financing/scam will be played on you. Meaning if you have bad credit the car company will do whatever they can to get your money any way they can. You give a downpayment knowing that your credit is not great and you drive off the lot with a car/keys and a contract.Oh but wait financial institution must have agreed to finance you thinking everything is great because you have keys and a contract.Weeks and months go by, receive a call stating that the financial institution has not approved you. Your like :(Wait a minute how am I not be approved when I had the car several months and a contract?)All they can tell you that its not and they need the car back immediately!So you bring the car back and even have your contract in hand, asking for your money back.Your met with a NO you will not receive your money back because you contacted BBB and they threaten to call the police if you do not leave the property or the car and keys.Dishonest dealership which is leading to a law suit. You can not keep a persons money when there is a contract and the vehicle is return.DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THEM!!!!

Je
Review №55

Dave and Don at Gulf South help my wife and I find the perfect Car for my wife we just love her new Honda!!! yall made it easy and we will send our friends and family! Thanks for everything!!

R
Review №56

Excellent employees, excellent service, and excellent vehicles. Highly recommend.

An
Review №57

The sale people asweel as the manager who went over the documents with me were great. But ive been having problems with my car since ive gotten it. First when i drove off the lot, my tires were bald but they did an i owe you with used tires. when i got the used tires put on, they didnt have much more tread. Secondly after 4 weeks of having the car the a/c compresser went out and still havent been able to get it fixed due to the continuous problems that have been occuring but was quoted for around $400. Next the used tires that were put on, end up splitting and i was stuck on the side of the road for hours and then had to drop $320 to put rear tires on to be able to get to work. And right now my steering is having problems so i went to have it checked and while they were checking it, they did a fluid check and battery check. Come to find out that i had a battery that wasnt even meant for the car, the battery that was in there had a cranking amp of 500 but my car needs a 770 CA and had to replace for $170 (the battery has a sticker that was dated on January of 2018, i had gotten the car in April of 2018). It did not come with stock rear mufflers, was an after market muffler (flowmaster) needless to say that who ever put them on did not clamp them down very well because they end up coming off and ripping the rear valance off. Im already having to spend over $1000 to replace most of this stuff aswell as upkeeping the car.

gi
Review №58

I had financed a 2013 Hyundai Veloster RE:MIX from them and let me warn whoever wants to buy it from this dealership. First off, there were many issues with it; the left front speaker was blown, the windshield wiper fluid container had leaked all the fluid out, there weren’t any wheel guards for the front tires and the major thing is the bumper. It was not fully attached at all. It was barely hanging on by glue and zip ties. Secondly, the salesman put the incorrect income I have and the wrong amount of rent I pay. So unfortunately the bank canceled my loan and I had to bring the car all the way back from Panama City Beach so it was about 2 hours. Thirdly, they never took the car down for sale. It was posted on CarGurus the whole time I had the car and then they post it for $1000 less than what I got it for lol. This place is a real piece of work and I’d be careful to anyone who goes here.P.S. I have proof all of the repairs my local Hyundai dealership fixed when I had the car.

Gm
Review №59

My experience with not only the employees of gulf south auto but the owner was none the less a waste of money and time, I had bought a vehicle under the impression it was a good deal, I was mistaken, the vehicle with only 1000 miles more than it leaving the lot have multiple problems with the drivetrain and they were unwilling to take responobsility for anything. I will never recommend someone to this shady car stealership, they have wasted my time giving me multiple run arounds, two sided stories and even had the audacity to not only talk poorly of me but also cuss at me, buyers beware of this car lot, THIS IS A STEALERSHIP.

Ju
Review №60

Keith is awesome hes sold us 2 vehicles, hes honest makes sure we are happy hes very friendly holds the door for us as we enter the dealership. I reccomend gulf south automotive, and ask for keith . A+++++++ we have brought a impala, and a badass 2012 Camaro ss . He cares about his Customers more than anything thats what makes me choose gulf south automotive vs anybody.....

Lu
Review №61

Kyle Fisher did a wonderful job selling me a car!!

ka
Review №62

Truely a wonderful experience. Keith and Alonzo were fantastic!!

Au
Review №63

Aaron was an awesome guy to do business with I will definetly refer him to everyone that I know!

Va
Review №64

DO NOT RECOMMEND!!! I bought a 2015 car two weeks ago, the actual buying experience was okay. Two days after purchase the check engine light comes on. I call the dealership and they said they would fix it along with the other things on the “we owe.” I drop my new vehicle off Monday for the day, it’s there for 10 hours, all they did was an oil change and removed a dent. Check engine light still on and the rest of the things that were supposed to be done to include a full detail were not complete. I called back the next day to schedule to come in again to have everything completed, I was told they would call me back to set up time, days go by with no call, finally Friday we called up there 4 times trying to get ahold of someone and no one was available each time and said we’d get a call back later in the day, never happened. Called first thing Saturday morning and finally got ahold of the manager, set up an appt for Monday to get the rest of the work done. Dropped off this morning, went to pick up and sure enough the “we owe” is still not complete. Still didn’t get the detail that was promised in the contract I signed. We were tired of Lyfting back and forth and being carless for days so we said forget it. After getting home we notice there’s COUNTLESS chips, dings and scratches all over the vehicle, particularly on the hood, like they set their tools there or something. I am 100% positive they weren’t there before. I’m at a loss for words and don’t know what to do or how to proceed. I feel taken advantage of and jerked around. Now I have to come out of pocket to pay for the repairs to the outside of the vehicle and finish what was promised to me on their end.

sa
Review №65

Good service with Aaron. Very open and easy to work with .

Ca
Review №66

I a great experience. I will tell anyone about my great experience.

Br
Review №67

Very helpful, kind staff. Amazing deal on used truck.

Ro
Review №68

Drew appelberg was amazing. He helped me pick the right vehicle for me. This is the right place for a vehicle.

Dw
Review №69

No high pressure sales here. They worked hard and got me in a good vehicle

Je
Review №70

Thanks to the friendly folks at Gulf South we got a great car for a great deal, fast!

Je
Review №71

If youre in the market for a reliable car Gulf South is the place to go. Drew went above and beyond while helping us and made shopping for a car stress-free!

ch
Review №72

I wish I could give them no stars. My mother Bought a Ford Fusion from Gulf south Auto about 5 months ago. 2015, SE, Silver Ford Fusion. The middle trim and basic package for that trim. The car had 41,000 miles and was priced at $16,900. A young, fairly attractive man walks out and greets us. Very nice, well spoken and intelligent sounding. ALL SHOW. They use different voices and tell you all the things the cars has, basic thins like power windows and can hold 5 people and stupid stuff to make the car sound good and like it has so many features. Well we think were getting this amazing deal. They tell us their willing to go down to 16,300 and use her car as a trade in. She traded in a 2006 Chevy Avalance. Book value of the truck is 13,000 at the time. a week later theyre selling it for 5 more then what they bought it from us. They offer 8,000 for her truck. She still owed 3,000. so basically he ended up getting 5,000 as equidy. by time this is all said and done, the vehicle comes out to $14,985. 5 MONTHS LATER, THEY ARE SELLING THE 2016 VERSION OF THE SAME CAR. 2016 SILVER, SE, ECO-BOOST, Ford Fusion WITH 32,000 MILES. 10 LESS THEM THE ONE MY MOM BOUGHT, UPGRADED LUXURY PACKAGE FOR THAT TRIM AND A YEAR NEWER, FOR ONLY $14,999. THEY WANT BASICALLY $ 15,000 OUT THE DOOR VERSE MY MOMS FOR $16,900, OUT THE DOOR $14,985 AFTER HER TRADE IN. THEY TOOK ADVANTAGE OF A CLUELESS LADY. WORLD FORD AND 3 OTHER CAR DEALERSHIPS EVEN SAID THEY TOOK ADVANTAGE OF HER. FOR HER SAME CAR RIGHT NOW, THEY HAVE 3 OF THEM UP THERE FOR $13,500 EACH. HOW DOES THE CAR PRICE DROP ALMOST $4,400 IN 5 MONTHS.. THEY USED A THIRD PARTY TO CHECK HER CREDIT SCORE AND BY DOING THAT HURT HER CREDIT SCORE. SHE DROPPED FROM A 730 TO 695. THEY GOT HER FOR 6.49% INTEREST TOO. I DONT RECOMEND THEM TO ANYONE. THEY WILL PRAY ON YOU AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOU.

Ay
Review №73

Best car lot weve been too, very helpful and patient!

Pa
Review №74

In the afternoon they are ready to help.

th
Review №75

They messed up our title, cussed me out when I tried to get it fixed. Rude and not compliant.

Wh
Review №76

I a great experience I will anyone.

us
Review №77

Never had a better experience purchasing for my daughter, found just what I was looking for and at a great deal. Thanks Gulf South!

An
Review №78

We stayed there too long he took forever

Te
Review №79

They lie....and I did call and talk to the owner he lied and would not work with me on the Jeep I offered... they kept raising the price!

Kr
Review №80

Highly recommend!

Sh
Review №81

Friendly and courteous.

Pa
Review №82

Terrible services, terrible vehicles, terrible experience!!!!! This place will rip you off! Save your time, money, troubles and avoid this place!

C
Review №83

Okay. I think I overpaid.

Ni
Review №84

Sweet

Am
Review №85

No go

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  • Address:431 Beverly Pkwy, Pensacola, FL 32505, United States
  • Site:http://gulfsouthauto.com/
  • Phone:+1 850-433-2090
Categories
  • Car dealer
  • Truck dealer
  • Used car dealer
  • Used truck dealer
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–1PM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:9AM–6PM
  • Thursday:9AM–6PM
  • Friday:9AM–6PM
  • Saturday:9AM–6PM
  • Sunday:9AM–6PM
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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