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Last updated - December 27, 2025
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JPS Motorsports is an automotive business based in San Marcos, California that specializes in custom car builds and unique vehicle creations such as custom coupes, speedsters, and classic-style cars designed to deliver a visceral driving experience. The company was founded by John Steele in 1998 with the goal of building vehicles that stand out from modern mass-produced cars.
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Medium Risk
Based on the available data, we suggest consumers approach this Company with caution.
This advisory is based on a medium-risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You may face moderate risks when engaging in consumer-related activities with this entity.
Based on the available data, we advise employees to be mindful when considering or continuing work with this Company.
This advisory stems from a medium-risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
Employment with this entity may involve moderate risks.
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Based on the available data, we urge investors and bankers to avoid financial involvement with this Company.
This advisory is informed by an aggregate risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Engaging in investment or lending activities with this entity poses a substantial risk to your financial interests.
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JPS Motorsports is not BBB accredited, has an F rating, and was cited for failing to respond to multiple customer complaints.
Several BBB complaints allege customers paid large deposits (e.g., $15,000–$30,000) for custom vehicle builds and never received refunds or the completed product.
Multiple complaints claim orders placed years ago remain unfinished with little meaningful response from the owner or staff.
Some complainants assert the company missed promised delivery timelines and repeatedly used excuses without delivering completed vehicles.
Ripoff Report claims customers were allegedly misled about progress, with deposits kept and threats made to resell vehicles instead of issuing refunds.
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JPS Motorsports accepted deposits for a custom build but delayed work for months with no updates or refunds, leading to serious customer complaints.
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JPS Motorsports is reported to take customers’ deposits for custom cars without delivery or refunds, with multiple complaints of fraud and lost money
JPS Motorsports faced unresolved customer complaints and poor BBB ratings, and its North Hollywood location is now permanently closed
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What’s striking is the consistency in the stories: large upfront deposits, repeated promises of imminent progress, years of excuses, and still no delivery or refund — and few responses from the company. For a custom‑build business, that’s a huge red flag.
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According to the BBB complaints and forum posts, people have been chasing refunds for years with little success; there’s a real risk you could lose your deposit and get nothing in return.
I was curious about their custom Porsche builds, but seeing so many reports of unfulfilled contracts and ignored refund requests made me rethink ever engaging them.
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