Attention all Americans be very cautious when purchasing a vehicle from Patricks near support site!

Do your research on his vehicles before purchasing. i.e. www.subito.it ( website similar to traderonline.com )

He gets a lot of Americans to buy his cars because he offers you a 1-2 year warranty.

What he doesn't tell you is that he over prices his cars by about €1500 roughly $2000. (Sometimes over €1500)

So that being said, if that car lasts with 1-2 years with no problems he not only profits off you but he pockets the additional (warranty) money.

If in fact you do bring your vehicle to him for repairs as long as he keeps that repair cost under $2000 and He will, he will STILL be profiting from you.

So my point is you can find a car on your own in the Italian classifieds where your not limited to his 10 car inventory and if your car makes it a tour with no issues, you just saved $2000.

No offense to anybody who doesnt agree with me. Patrick is a very kind and convincing person and your all free to do whatever you want I'm just giving a fair warning be careful and do your research that's all.

Thomas: I have to disagree with you for several reasons. I've never done any business with Patrick, but I can tell you that he honors his warranty. Try to take your beater back to a private seller and ask him to fix it... let me know how it goes. Second, his prices although slighlty higher than oyur average car out there, he makes the MVRO process nearly transparent to his customers. Trying to register a vehcile through MVRO is a lengthy process, and it costs $$$, one that most private sellers won't want to deal with from my experience. Your best bet is to buy one already in the MVRO system and avoid the extra costs/paperwork.

I've been here for 4 years and I've referred tons of people to Patrick and none of them have ever had a problem. He charges a little premium, but you get what you pay for and he ensures that his cars work. There is no car faq here and you don't know what you're getting with a private Italian Seller or any seller for that matter. If you want piece of mind, go to Patrick. If it is not a concern for you, then look else where. Does Patrick make a profit, of course he does. Do you think he should be doing it for free? What car dealer in the world doesn't try to make money?        Also, there used to be two car dealerships right outside the base and they both closed down. I think it's a sign of the quality of service that Patrick offers that he's still open and doing good business.

I agree with Jose and J.  I did not buy my car from him, but many friends have. The warranty was honored and even got a ride to and from the base from his shop for the repairs.  Beware because he is making a profit? Businesses are in business to make a profit.  He sells good cars, takes care of the curstomer and understands their needs.  All the things a good business should do.  

I've purchased two vehicles from Patrick and he's done right by me and my family. Anything we have needed to have fixed, he has done without complaint, and they weren't little things either. One of the vehicles, we weren't 100% sure, but were pretty sure that it was an alternator issue. We called Patrick, he took it in and had it fixed, and yes, it was the alternator. Fixed it and a spark plug that was going bad, too. He has picked us up and dropped us off both from base and from our house out in town, and if he can't come/do it then his brother or one of his other employees will do it. Yes, he charges more for his vehicles, but his prices include a one year warranty that he honors, and that to me is priceless here in Naples, where I wouldn't know where to go to get my vehicle fixed or who to trust if something happened to my car. Patrick would be shooting himself in the foot if he didn't honor his warrany, and with how much business he does with NATO and US military members, I don't think he would still be in business if he was a cheat. Both of the cars we've purchased from him were in good condition and the mileage was low for the ages of the cars. He does payment plans (6 months) if you need need the extra time, and is very polite. I've dealt with US dealerships who were exactly what you would think of as "used car salespeople"....Patrick does not act that way. i would most certainly buy another car from him if I needed to, and would recommend him to anyone who asks.

If you are not happy with Patrick, then try Gino in Lago Patria. He works out of the Power Lab store across from Party House Bar. He has taken great care of me and the car I purchased from him 2 years ago.

I agree with you Arthur, Ginos cars are very reliable.