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Merit Auto
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Merit Auto Group is an Independent car dealership located in Jacksonville, FL. We offer quality pre-owned cars at wholesale prices! We believe in low upfront pricing and superior customer service . We provide a large variety of financing options to meet your needs. Browse our large selection of cars online today or stop in to be assisted by our excellent sales team.
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Today 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Closed now)
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8500 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32211
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Mar 17, 2026
I am Pretty Pleased with The Overall Process of This Dealership. From Beginning to End. It didn't take Long too Choose and Decide what I wanted. Once that was done. They checked the vehicle out. The next day I found a Oil Leak. And Called. They didn't Haggle Me. Told Me to bring it back. They are fixing it. I'm Very Happy. Because they Stand by What They Sale. No Gimmicks or Honesty Issues. Just Professionalism and Good ,Clean Quality Vehicles for Sale. Tell Others when looking for a New or Pre-owned Vehicle. They have a Huge Selection of Nice Vehicles, All Types.
Miles and Jacqueline Williams
Mar 4, 2026
Dealership claimed that previous damage noted on Carfax was minor but my research uncovered photos at salvage auction showing major damage with multiple airbag deployment. At the minimum, dealership didn't want to know the vehicle's true damage history. I now know that vehicle history can be "washed".
Nov 22, 2025
polite and responsive to my inquiries. overall good experience.
Nash at Merit Auto Group accommodated my long distance purchase. My son who lives locally to the Florida region, met with Nash on a Tuesday, and I caught a flight Thursday morning. The auto was everything they said it was, and by noon I was on my way home to NC. It was worth every bit of the trip. Thanks Nash and Merit Auto Group for a great purchase experience.
Sep 9, 2025
It has been a great experience with Merit Auto Group. Their internet department got back to me very quickly and answered all my questions. The manager Ahmed also answered all my questions and put me at ease even though I was purchasing sight unseen. Thank you
Sep 8, 2025
Good. Just not the car for us
Aug 25, 2025
From start to finish, this dealership provided an exceptional experience. Their team was incredibly helpful, going above and beyond to ensure every detail was seamless. I was particularly impressed with their responsiveness and how quickly my new car was shipped after purchase. It's clear they genuinely care about their customers and prioritize their comfort. Highly recommend!
Aug 20, 2025
Merit Auto Group was very good. The representative contacted us promptly and professionally. We didn’t purchase the car because we decide to buy new. However, I would definitely recommend them.
Aug 6, 2025
They didn’t disclose a salvage title, until I questioned them on it and still didn’t want to disclose it.
Jun 21, 2025
They knowingly sell you POS cars. Bad timing belt, bad fuel pump, bad tire, bad battery, and god knows what’s wrong with it now. Literally every warning light turned on. It ran for a month, got it fixed, then it only ran for a day. AVOID!!!
Dealer did respond. .. however when we arrived after a 2
hour ride the vehicle was not the one advertised, even
though they had a day and a half the vehicle was not
ready still in the cleaning up stage and the wrong one
Salesman we talked to pawned us off on a kid that had
little experience or knowledge of the vehicle
Did not feel comfortable, condescending attitude I felt
May 25, 2025
Excellent communication!
Mar 27, 2025
Awesome sales team.
Mar 24, 2025
I made an offer on a car I planned to purchase and never received a call back or email though I tried. Very unprofessional!
Feb 24, 2025
Took a long time to get call backs and every time I called the people i asked to speak with were
unavailable.
Feb 13, 2025
Great people, very helpful, informative and accommodating. Highly recomend
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
Hi, John. We really appreciate your feedback! Thanks for the recommendation!
Feb 13, 2025
Very pleasant and helpful.
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback!
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
Glad you enjoyed your experience with our dealership. Enjoy your new vehicle!
Responded right away, but their cars are overpriced. Found another GTI a year newer and less mileage for less
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
Hi, we list our vehicles at very fair prices. I don't believe it warrants a negative review if you found a cheaper car elsewhere.
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for your feedback!
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it!
Dec 20, 2024
Good communication and both Anastasia and Carlos were helpful, but I purchased a jeep at a different dealer that matched my pricing better
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
Michael, we appreciate your feedback even when you did not purchase from us. Hope to do business in the future!
Added well over $2,000 of extra fees to the sale price of the car. Added admin items that seemed way out of
line. Lost the deal on a $10,000 car. Will not pay 20% in admin fees to any dealer, anywhere.
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
Graham, thank you for our feedback. We are very transparent with our fees, they are visible on every single ad.
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
We appreciate your feedback. Hope to do business with you!
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for your feedback!
Arranged to test drive a car and confirmed it was still available since we had to drive 90 minutes to get there--along with taking time off work. They said they would have it pulled up front for us. We arrived at the agreed to time and were informed the transmission is bad and they knew it that morning.
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
Hi, Ray. We apologize about this. Looks like we dropped the ball on this one. We will do better in the future!
Sep 27, 2024
Good
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for your feedback!
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for your honest review!
A sales person stayed in contact with me and addressed all of my questions and
concerns.
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
We really appreciate your feedback!
The dealer sales person has been forthcoming with information. The sales experience to this point has been
good.
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
We are glad that you had a good experience!
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
Hi, Rochelle. Thank you for your feedback! We are glad that you enjoyed your experience with us!
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for your feedback!
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your feedback!
Truck was sold before I had financing complete. But they worked with my current lender. They also had reasonable transport service available. Plus they were setting up out of state tax and license for my location
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
Glad you had a positive experience with us! Hope to do business in the future!
They made it extremely easy setting up a test drive and finalizing my purchase. 10/10 customer service all the way around!
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for your feedback! Enjoy your new ride!
Very good experience. Dealership definitely worked with me to make this purchase work best for me.
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
We are glad that you enjoyed your experience at Merit Auto!
Shopped at Merit Auto and saw many nice cars. I was not able to find exactly what I wanted, but I do recommend them for anybody and Jacksonville or thereabouts maybe shopping for a high-end used car at a reasonable price
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
Glad you had a good experience! Hope to do business in the future!
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
Donita. we appreciate your feedback!
I bought this car sells rep Giulia was very helpful. George was very helpful as well with getting my financial information together with my lender. Thanks very much. I’m also an out of state buyer process is going smoothly so far. Now waiting on my new car to be delivered in Indianapolis from Florida.
Feb 14, 2025
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for your feedback! We hope you are enjoying your new ride!
I didn't end up getting the 2016 accord coupe like I wanted but they did respond very fast and would have given me a chance with the car but I got the other car I wanted for little to nothing, which was a 2015 4 door accord sport veryyyyy clean. I recommend this establishment, HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
I feel that the pricing is a scam to get more shoppers in. Another $2200 added to the cost of the car once you
are into it. There is a mandatory 'CAL TEX APPEARANCE PROTECTION' Charge of $1200. I feel it as a scam
as who want to spent $1200 on a 100K mile car. Just to get folks in and forcing it as a MANDATORY charge
says that it is about the money than the protection. The pre delivery fee is understandable as many dealers
now charge it though $900 is a little too high.
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Sent a deposit form, but oopsie forgot to send the sales agreement. When I finally got the agreement there was thousands of dollars of added fees on there. They tried to get me to put a deposit on a car w/o a sales agreement that was LOADED, without letting me see the agreement.
These people are bait and switch scammers. Typical car sales grifters. Caltex appearance protection. 1200 dollars. Reg and other fees? I pay taxes in my state, yet they were charging me 1900 for whatever this was.
300 electronic filing fee. 895 pre delivery service fee. 20 temp tag. Maybe I would have paid some amount for dealer fee and tag, the rest is garbage and none of this was disclosed on the phone. They wanted a deposit BEFORE i saw this agreement s the bottom line. Waste of time. No 'merit'. Stay far away.
Feb 13, 2024
Response from current dealership:
Hi, Matt.
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback! Hope to do business with you!
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback! Hope to do business with you!
Jan 10, 2024
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for your feedback!
You have to experience this dealership. High end car dealer with a very welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is laid back and ver easy to work with. Give them a look when you purchase your next used luxury vehicle.
Jan 3, 2024
Response from current dealership:
Hi, we are so glad that you enjoyed your experience at Merit Auto. Enjoy your new vehicle and looking forward to future business!
They have been great. Communication has been fluid. I have been hunting for a van and this dealer has given me the best
customer service yet.....
Jan 3, 2024
Response from current dealership:
We are glad to hear that you had an enjoyable experience with our business! Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback!
Very straightforward. Got straight to the point. Nice experience. I didn't purchase but I liked the
customer service.
Jan 3, 2024
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to give us your feedback. Hope to do business in the future!
Although I did not end up purchasing this vehicle, the salesperson Francisco Navarro was very helpful. I did all my communication with Merit
via email because I am located out of state. He was very professional and informative. The listing was accurate and he was quick to respond
when I had questions. The process was extremely easy and if I do make a future purchase through Cargurus, I will be in contact with Merit
Auto Group out of Jacksonville, FL.
Paul P.
Jan 3, 2024
Response from current dealership:
We are glad that you enjoyed your experience with our internet sales department. Hopefully we can do business in the future!
Dec 4, 2023
Dealership is a-ok. I'm heading there soon to take a peek. They've been so good to me.
Jan 3, 2024
Response from current dealership:
Robert, thank you for giving us your feedback!
I inquired about the vehicle and got a response from the dealership with information that helped me decide that this is the car I really want I appreciate their help
Jan 3, 2024
Response from current dealership:
Angel, thank you for trusting and choosing our dealership. Enjoy your new vehicle!
Jan 3, 2024
Response from current dealership:
We are glad we were helpful! Thank you
Nov 18, 2023
Great follow up
Jan 3, 2024
Response from current dealership:
We are glad that you are happy with our communication. Looking foward to doing business with you!
Jan 3, 2024
Response from current dealership:
We appreciate your feedback. Hope to do business in the future!
Buying from out of state has been a challenge, but Giulia and everyone at Merit Auto have worked hard to get the job done.
Nov 13, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Hi, Jeremy.
Thank you for trusting Merit Auto with the purchase of your vehicle without even seein it in person. We appreciate you feedback!
Thank you for trusting Merit Auto with the purchase of your vehicle without even seein it in person. We appreciate you feedback!
Oct 14, 2023
Great guest service.
Oct 16, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for giving us your feedback Peter! We are glad that you enjoyed your experience!
Oct 16, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Hi, Rick.
We are glad that you enjoyed your experience with our dealerhsip and thank you for your feedback!
We are glad that you enjoyed your experience with our dealerhsip and thank you for your feedback!
Oct 9, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback!
Oct 4, 2023
I showed up unannounced and they still took the time to show me the vehicle and
offered for a test drive as well. Will definitely contact them again.
Oct 9, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Hi, David.
We appreciate your feedback and glad we were able to take care of you! Looking forward to doing business in the future!
We appreciate your feedback and glad we were able to take care of you! Looking forward to doing business in the future!
Sep 28, 2023
Very costumer friendly
Oct 9, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Thank you Travis! Glad you enjoyed your experience.
Easy buying process. I was skeptical at first from the first events that transpired. I requested info on the car, made an appointment and then on the day of the appointment I was called and told the car was unavailable for test drive because the car was locked up in service and nobody there had access. It was in the shop for new tire, despite the 150 point inspection from Carketa showing all 4 tires being perfect condition, Then I got a notification from car gurus saying it was sold. 3 days later I was car shopping, after 3 dealerships and no luck, Merit Auto calls and asks me if I’m on the way yet! And said the car was not sold, but taken off car gurus to be serviced. Being that I was only 6 minutes away from the dealer, I decided to go and check it out. To my surprise, I was not disappointed with the outcome! The dealer Ahmed was professional as can be, no pressure no tricks. I ended up with a fantastic ride for a great deal! It was meant to be!
Oct 9, 2023
Response from current dealership:
John, thank you for taking your time to leave us a detailed feedback! We are glad that you enjoyed your business transaction with Merit Auto Group. Hope to do more business in the future!
Oct 9, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Thomas, thank you for your kind words. Enjoy your new vehicle!
They were fine - asked about financing and buying the car wayyy too early.
I just wanted some information - I am in Atlanta, they are in Jacksonville.
Person that contacted me was writing the contract right after I asked if the truck was still there.
It was not the right deal for me.
Oct 9, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Jack, we appreciate your feedback!
Katie Maresca sent a follow-up e-mail to my internet inquiry. She was very cordial
and gave me the information I needed to research any of their inventory.
Oct 9, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Thank you very much for giving us your feedback! We are glad that we were able to meet your needs!
Aug 27, 2023
Could not negotiate price or any fees including
$1149 environmental charge in addition to the
other fees. Loved the car but not all the added
fees.
Oct 9, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Bob, thank you for your feedback. We are a wholesale environment and all of our vehicles are listed thousands below market value, therefore we are haggle free! Hope to do business in the future!
Oct 9, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Hi, we would like to thank you for your feedback!
This a great auto group. They have provided photos and records and a fox report for review.
There was an issue with the engine (valve cover Gasquet's leaking) and when I asked the
estimate for repairs, they advised they were already repairing same.
Now asking for availability to inspect and take a test drive.
Oct 9, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Gary, thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave us your feedback about your experience!
Aug 18, 2023
They were were nice and helpful regarding my questions about the vehicle, and their response times were quite professional. Also, they were most helpful in providing extra video to help me make the best decision in choosing a car that was for right me.
Oct 9, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Laree.
We are glad that we were ablet to meet your expections in the persuit of your new vehicle. Thank You!
We are glad that we were ablet to meet your expections in the persuit of your new vehicle. Thank You!
Oct 9, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a feedback!
I inquired about a truck that they have advertised, and received a response from them about the truck, but did not get the information I requested from them. Why would a dealership respond to your inquiry and not answer your question or send you the pictures you requested. I just don't understand how they do people now days.
Oct 9, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Hi, we aplogize that we not provide you the information that you requested for. We are always striving on improving our workflow and will make sure something like this does not happen in the future.
Thank you for your feedback!
Thank you for your feedback!
Jul 22, 2023
Had a great experience with Merit and Guilia. We were able to find our next car and the process was pretty smooth.
Oct 9, 2023
Response from current dealership:
We enjoyed working with you as well! Thank you for your feedback!
Jul 13, 2023
They responded quickly, but I didn’t want to go through with the vehicle because of various reasons
Jul 16, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Thanks for your review. Best of luck finding the vehicle of our choise, we will be glad to help you next time you are searching for a vehicle.
Jul 9, 2023
I really do appreciate Merit Auto Group! They are really professional grade ! I have referred them !
Jul 16, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Thanks for your feedback.
Jun 28, 2023
My experience was great, customer service was outstanding and I would recommend this dealer to others ! Also , hands down to Giulia Suzarte for her awesome job and customer service on selling the vehicle to us !
Jul 10, 2023
Response from current dealership:
We are glad you had a great experience at Merit Auto! Enjoy your new vehicle!
Jul 10, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for your feedback, Sheila!
I’m very pleased and satisfied with the service I received from Merit Auto Group. The staff were very friendly and helpful in putting me in the vehicle I inquired about. The salesman and manager answered all the questions I had and did not pressure me on buying the car. I highly recommend this dealership.
May 23, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for choosing Merit Auto Group. We appreciate your business and feedback!
Apr 29, 2023
This is a good dealership to buy a car from. Katie who answers all calls to the dealership is great and always got me in contact with Giulia who I mostly worked with. I only am not giving 5 stars because in the ‘dealership description’ all additional fees were included, except one which was an additional fee of $1,000+. I personally prefer to know everything before the actual decision is made, but overall the dealership was still very easy to work with.
May 23, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Steven thank you for our honest feedback! Enjoy your new vehicle!
May 23, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Glad to hear that you were happy with our service!
They got back to me the day I asked about van.
Problem is they said they can ship van to me but
I am still waiting for it. I bought the van but no
one is delivering it to me so it is like I never
bought it. Will be paying for nothing at all.
May 23, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Hi, we had an issue with your approval so that's why there was a hold up in the shipping. We talked and cleared everything up. Hope you are enjoying your new van!
Feb 2, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Dale, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a positive feedback! Thank you for shopping with us!
Excellent help and fast service. The vehicle was misrepresented in the add so it was not what we were looking for but I couldn’t have had better service.
Feb 2, 2023
Response from current dealership:
We are glad that you enjoyed your experience at our dealership. Looking forward to doing business in the future!
While the car had a clean Carfax report
No accidents - it appeared to have been hit
In the left front fender
And there was paint missing where the fender
Bolted to the body. This Should have been revised and noted by the dealer in their disclosure
May 23, 2023
Response from current dealership:
Hi, we appreciate your feedback. We rely on the Carfax report for any previuous damages or accidents and unfortunately sometimes there are accidents that don't get reported. We do our best to represent the vehicle as accurately as possible.
Nov 28, 2022
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad that you had a good experience!
Nov 28, 2022
Response from current dealership:
Hi, Isaac. We apologize that you never got a response. We tried to look up your name in our system and nothing came up.
Oct 26, 2022
This is a Class Act Auto group! Great communication by Ahmed and Vito thru the whole process. Highly recommend Merit Auto group!
Nov 28, 2022
Response from current dealership:
Anthony, thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback! Enjoy your new car!
Aug 24, 2022
Dealership answered all my questions
Sep 28, 2022
Response from current dealership:
We appreciate your feedback Emanuel!
Jul 19, 2022
We looked over the Ford escape however it was too small for our growing family. Juan was very helpful and showed us another car that had arrived that day. We found the VW Touareg to be very well presented and was an excellent vehicle. Thank you Juan and team we hope to deal with you again in the future and we highly recommend your very reasonable pricing.
Sep 28, 2022
Response from current dealership:
Nicholas, we are glad we were able to help you get a vehicle that you deserve! Thank you for choosing us!!!
The car was in horrible condition overall. Did not reflect in the pictures. Dealer had to be contacted numerous times to get response. Salesperson was pretty rude. After realizing the car wasn’t for me asked about another on the lot and was told “you can look on the website.” I would never buy from them or recommend someone to buy from them. Can only imagine what the cars will be like after sale.
Sep 28, 2022
Response from current dealership:
Hi, we apologize that you had a subpar experience at our dealership. We are always striving to improve and will take this as a lesson. Than you for your feedback!
Sep 28, 2022
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for choosing Merit Auto!
Jan 5, 2022
Got back to me as as soon as I sent in an inquiry. George was great while showing me the car and making sure that I liked everything. Financing was super easy with Brian and Vito! 10/10
Jan 6, 2022
Response from current dealership:
Hi, Billy. Glad that you enjoyed your experience at our dealership. Enjoy your new car!!!
Jan 5, 2022
They worked really hard to get me a good APR rate. Everybody was helpful and friendly
Jan 6, 2022
Response from current dealership:
Monica we appreciate you taking your time to give us your feedback! Than you for choosing us!!!
Nov 8, 2021
Good
Jan 6, 2022
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for choosing Merit Auto!!!
Jan 6, 2022
Response from current dealership:
Glad you had a good experience! Thank you for choosing our dealership!
I’m pleased with my vehicle I purchased from Merit. Juan was very helpful & courteous throughout the entire process. Taking care of all my needs. Thanks so much Juan & the entire Merit group for making my car buying experience a breeze. You guys rock.
Jan 6, 2022
Response from current dealership:
We really appreciate your kind words. Enjoy your new vehicle and thank you for choosing Merit Auto!!!
Jan 6, 2022
Response from current dealership:
Glad you are happy with our service! Thank you!
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Now my thought process, you are selling a car you would make sure it is thoroughly cleaned, all items mentioned by the customer will be considered, fluid will be topped off etc. Not at this dealership! I return to the dealership on 05/30 to be told an hour later there is coolant and maybe a sensor needs changing. I asked them if they placed the cap on the battery cover - yes, but it is different because they could not find the original cap. I asked about they key fab - yes. A COVER was ordered and they will let me know. Now keep in mind a key fab cover will not do anything to rectify the problem what Vadim did by glueing it with visible BUMPS AND BUBBLES. I am very very disappointed and annoyed by the misleading and no information I received from the beginning. Only Ahmad was courteous throughout this entire process.
Jan 6, 2022
Response from current dealership:
Farisha, we apologize that you had a subpar experience at our dealership! We are constantly working on improving our service and the quality of our vehicles. We will make sure that something like this does not happen in our future.
Apr 23, 2021
Response from current dealership:
Thank your for Your feedback. We appreciate your business!
Feb 16, 2021
Justin reached out to me quickly by email and texted message. Very professional and provided a pleasant experience.
Feb 17, 2021
Response from current dealership:
Mike, we appreciate your feedback! Thank you!
Feb 13, 2021
Timely responses. Accomodating
and cooperative.
Feb 17, 2021
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for choosing Merit Auto. Enjoy your new car!
Amad and Justin were great with me, Amad helped me with all the financing process and even shipped the car to me from Florida to SC, bought a beautiful car, great experience
Feb 4, 2021
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for your feedback, Jorge. Enjoy your new GMC Acadia!!!
Jan 4, 2021
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for your feedback!!! Enjoy your new car!
Young energetic and cheerful staff that went out of its way to make dealing with them as easy as possible. Pricing was very competitve. Special kudos to the salesperson who dealt with me, Justin Keable. Also want to commend Tina who answers the phone and sets the appointments. Ali and Vadim made completing the final transaction and getting the car ready an absolute pleasure.
Jan 4, 2021
Response from current dealership:
We appreciate your feedback! Thank you for choosing us!
Aug 28, 2020
Great experience. 1st time buying a vehicle without seeing it in person but MERIT AUTO made the process very easy and the delivery was earlier than quoted. Great job!
Oct 23, 2020
Response from current dealership:
Jonathan, thank you for choosing Merit Auto Group! Enjoy your new car!
Oct 23, 2020
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it!
