Art For Petrolheads or Dirtbike Studios “Beware”

1/26/2022 3:39am
Still at it, becomes very defensive when asked where products are, will pick on customers, doesn’t like being called a scammer. Not a scammer per say but I would to check his laundry
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2/3/2022 6:20pm
RVT420 wrote:
Just a litttle heads up on these guys in the UK I found them on Instagram and they seemed legit so ordered two Banners March 30...
Just a litttle heads up on these guys in the UK I found them on Instagram and they seemed legit so ordered two Banners March 30 and this guy has been giving me the run around ever since for months, y’all can read our messages see what y’all think, Thanks












Unfortunately I took a risk and placed an order before looking for reviews but I basically had the same experience with Art For Petrolheads. Maybe he sends people their orders sometimes. I don't know. All I know is that his service is terrible and he obviously doesn't care about running a good business. Personally, it also raises a lot of questions as to whether he is actually doing creating the artwork and what kinds of methods he's using to produce it.

Here's a little timeline of messages from my experience. He told me three different dates that my order was shipping. After the second time he changed my order status to "shipped" in the "Shop" app but could never come up with any shipping information. Finally Asked him for my money back and after another reminder I received my refund. His last messages that are cut off at the end were just letting me know that I should have gotten my refund which I had by that time.










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2/3/2022 8:15pm
Unfortunately I took a risk and placed an order before looking for reviews but I basically had the same experience with Art For Petrolheads. Maybe he...
Unfortunately I took a risk and placed an order before looking for reviews but I basically had the same experience with Art For Petrolheads. Maybe he sends people their orders sometimes. I don't know. All I know is that his service is terrible and he obviously doesn't care about running a good business. Personally, it also raises a lot of questions as to whether he is actually doing creating the artwork and what kinds of methods he's using to produce it.

Here's a little timeline of messages from my experience. He told me three different dates that my order was shipping. After the second time he changed my order status to "shipped" in the "Shop" app but could never come up with any shipping information. Finally Asked him for my money back and after another reminder I received my refund. His last messages that are cut off at the end were just letting me know that I should have gotten my refund which I had by that time.










Wow… that was difficult to read. This guy is a loser through and through. Glad you got your money back.
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Lloydcarter
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2/3/2022 10:50pm
How can we bring more light to this prick? His instagram has 104k followers and he turns all his comments off… any ideas?
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2/4/2022 2:20am
How can we bring more light to this prick? His instagram has 104k followers and he turns all his comments off… any ideas?
At the very minimum we can keep this thread bumped up in the forum

Shocking how he's been able to deal with people in this manner for this long
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2/4/2022 4:21am Edited Date/Time 2/4/2022 4:21am
Do you want the dick head answer, wtf??? So professional…
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SethGator
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2/4/2022 4:51am
Even has the king hawking his shit…
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2/4/2022 4:59am
SethGator wrote:
Even has the king hawking his shit… [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/02/04/532077/s1200_2B8E2838_D615_475D_942D_59EAC5E0AE38.jpg[/img]
Even has the king hawking his shit…
Looks like McGrath took the post down.
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2/4/2022 5:54am
Has anyone who has been screwed over by this guy contacted Instagram to file a complaint? I'm sure if enough people did Insta would look into this.
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2/4/2022 6:45am
Has anyone who has been screwed over by this guy contacted Instagram to file a complaint? I'm sure if enough people did Insta would look into...
Has anyone who has been screwed over by this guy contacted Instagram to file a complaint? I'm sure if enough people did Insta would look into this.
He'd just create a new account.
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2/4/2022 7:49am
Has anyone who has been screwed over by this guy contacted Instagram to file a complaint? I'm sure if enough people did Insta would look into...
Has anyone who has been screwed over by this guy contacted Instagram to file a complaint? I'm sure if enough people did Insta would look into this.
You are able to tap three dots in top right corner, then "report", "report account", "its posting content that shouldn't be on Instagram", then scroll down to "scam or fraud".
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2/4/2022 9:19am
Has anyone who has been screwed over by this guy contacted Instagram to file a complaint? I'm sure if enough people did Insta would look into...
Has anyone who has been screwed over by this guy contacted Instagram to file a complaint? I'm sure if enough people did Insta would look into this.
You are able to tap three dots in top right corner, then "report", "report account", "its posting content that shouldn't be on Instagram", then scroll down...
You are able to tap three dots in top right corner, then "report", "report account", "its posting content that shouldn't be on Instagram", then scroll down to "scam or fraud".
Perfect. This is what needs to be done by everyone who has been screwed over by him.
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3/17/2022 8:20pm
RVT420 wrote:
Just a litttle heads up on these guys in the UK I found them on Instagram and they seemed legit so ordered two Banners March 30...
Just a litttle heads up on these guys in the UK I found them on Instagram and they seemed legit so ordered two Banners March 30 and this guy has been giving me the run around ever since for months, y’all can read our messages see what y’all think, Thanks












Unfortunately I took a risk and placed an order before looking for reviews but I basically had the same experience with Art For Petrolheads. Maybe he...
Unfortunately I took a risk and placed an order before looking for reviews but I basically had the same experience with Art For Petrolheads. Maybe he sends people their orders sometimes. I don't know. All I know is that his service is terrible and he obviously doesn't care about running a good business. Personally, it also raises a lot of questions as to whether he is actually doing creating the artwork and what kinds of methods he's using to produce it.

Here's a little timeline of messages from my experience. He told me three different dates that my order was shipping. After the second time he changed my order status to "shipped" in the "Shop" app but could never come up with any shipping information. Finally Asked him for my money back and after another reminder I received my refund. His last messages that are cut off at the end were just letting me know that I should have gotten my refund which I had by that time.










I too did not unfortunately see this thread until after I had ordered and I am now getting complete radio silence from him. I ordered 95 pounds worth of posters. Initially there was nothing and after about 3 emails to him he responded rudely to say that he had sent me 2 previous emails (he hadnt) to advise that some of the posters I ordered were "out of stock" and he would sent the lot together when they were in stock. No indication of when that would be. I have since emailed him a number of times and messaged him via instagram, and no response.

Interesting to note that Paypal is no longer an option for payment on his website.

This smells of a complete scam.

Its been over 3 weeks now since ordering (so nothing like the 3+ months some people have waited) but this is just ridiculous. He should be reported in the UK as a scammer.
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3/18/2022 7:38am
RVT420 wrote:
Just a litttle heads up on these guys in the UK I found them on Instagram and they seemed legit so ordered two Banners March 30...
Just a litttle heads up on these guys in the UK I found them on Instagram and they seemed legit so ordered two Banners March 30 and this guy has been giving me the run around ever since for months, y’all can read our messages see what y’all think, Thanks












Unfortunately I took a risk and placed an order before looking for reviews but I basically had the same experience with Art For Petrolheads. Maybe he...
Unfortunately I took a risk and placed an order before looking for reviews but I basically had the same experience with Art For Petrolheads. Maybe he sends people their orders sometimes. I don't know. All I know is that his service is terrible and he obviously doesn't care about running a good business. Personally, it also raises a lot of questions as to whether he is actually doing creating the artwork and what kinds of methods he's using to produce it.

Here's a little timeline of messages from my experience. He told me three different dates that my order was shipping. After the second time he changed my order status to "shipped" in the "Shop" app but could never come up with any shipping information. Finally Asked him for my money back and after another reminder I received my refund. His last messages that are cut off at the end were just letting me know that I should have gotten my refund which I had by that time.










Bradfulham wrote:
I too did not unfortunately see this thread until after I had ordered and I am now getting complete radio silence from him. I ordered 95...
I too did not unfortunately see this thread until after I had ordered and I am now getting complete radio silence from him. I ordered 95 pounds worth of posters. Initially there was nothing and after about 3 emails to him he responded rudely to say that he had sent me 2 previous emails (he hadnt) to advise that some of the posters I ordered were "out of stock" and he would sent the lot together when they were in stock. No indication of when that would be. I have since emailed him a number of times and messaged him via instagram, and no response.

Interesting to note that Paypal is no longer an option for payment on his website.

This smells of a complete scam.

Its been over 3 weeks now since ordering (so nothing like the 3+ months some people have waited) but this is just ridiculous. He should be reported in the UK as a scammer.
I had issues with this guy as well. I placed my order two months before Christmas and he said he had two spots remaining do ensure arrival by Christmas. Waited, waited and waited some more and nothing. I had a huge message thread of continuously checking in with the guy (Chris). Finally about 3 weeks after Christmas, I finally received a digital copy of my print. I was supposed to of received a print in the mail also, which I never received. Avoid doing business with this company.
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3/18/2022 7:52am
ML512 wrote:
Looks like McGrath took the post down.
Unfortunately no
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3/18/2022 1:36pm
Where in the UK is he?

What is his name? It’s a small island, someone I know, will know him.
Chris Campbell. London.
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3/20/2022 12:29pm
Where in the UK is he?

What is his name? It’s a small island, someone I know, will know him.
-MAVERICK- wrote:
Chris Campbell. London.
the last known trading location for him was leafield nursery, hertfordshire en9 2ex, he has a habit of renting premises in garden centres as his last venture " kool canvas was also run from a garden centre. This bloke has moved on several occasions as he also had premises at the harvey centre harlow, i do believe he is living around that area.. he also is posting about going to the VMX dN event at foxhill in august, this is being run by the john banks group and i know people are contacting them concerning this prick....all main live motorsports venues have been told of his name change..
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3/20/2022 4:44pm
RVT420 wrote:
Just a litttle heads up on these guys in the UK I found them on Instagram and they seemed legit so ordered two Banners March 30...
Just a litttle heads up on these guys in the UK I found them on Instagram and they seemed legit so ordered two Banners March 30 and this guy has been giving me the run around ever since for months, y’all can read our messages see what y’all think, Thanks












Unfortunately I took a risk and placed an order before looking for reviews but I basically had the same experience with Art For Petrolheads. Maybe he...
Unfortunately I took a risk and placed an order before looking for reviews but I basically had the same experience with Art For Petrolheads. Maybe he sends people their orders sometimes. I don't know. All I know is that his service is terrible and he obviously doesn't care about running a good business. Personally, it also raises a lot of questions as to whether he is actually doing creating the artwork and what kinds of methods he's using to produce it.

Here's a little timeline of messages from my experience. He told me three different dates that my order was shipping. After the second time he changed my order status to "shipped" in the "Shop" app but could never come up with any shipping information. Finally Asked him for my money back and after another reminder I received my refund. His last messages that are cut off at the end were just letting me know that I should have gotten my refund which I had by that time.










Bradfulham wrote:
I too did not unfortunately see this thread until after I had ordered and I am now getting complete radio silence from him. I ordered 95...
I too did not unfortunately see this thread until after I had ordered and I am now getting complete radio silence from him. I ordered 95 pounds worth of posters. Initially there was nothing and after about 3 emails to him he responded rudely to say that he had sent me 2 previous emails (he hadnt) to advise that some of the posters I ordered were "out of stock" and he would sent the lot together when they were in stock. No indication of when that would be. I have since emailed him a number of times and messaged him via instagram, and no response.

Interesting to note that Paypal is no longer an option for payment on his website.

This smells of a complete scam.

Its been over 3 weeks now since ordering (so nothing like the 3+ months some people have waited) but this is just ridiculous. He should be reported in the UK as a scammer.
This bloke is something else. I will post here the screenshots of my most recent Instagram messages exchange and let you make your mind up. This follows me having sent numerous emails having received only response - to say some of the posters ordered were "out of stock" (even though he claims to print the posters, as per the videos he sent in the instagram messages). He now states that he has sent me a refund. It hasnt hit my account yet, but I will update this thread if it does. Even so, he calls his customer a "dickhead' simply because after 3 weeks I wanted to know what the hell was happening with my order. I would AVOID any dealings with this company.












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3/20/2022 4:49pm
Unfortunately I took a risk and placed an order before looking for reviews but I basically had the same experience with Art For Petrolheads. Maybe he...
Unfortunately I took a risk and placed an order before looking for reviews but I basically had the same experience with Art For Petrolheads. Maybe he sends people their orders sometimes. I don't know. All I know is that his service is terrible and he obviously doesn't care about running a good business. Personally, it also raises a lot of questions as to whether he is actually doing creating the artwork and what kinds of methods he's using to produce it.

Here's a little timeline of messages from my experience. He told me three different dates that my order was shipping. After the second time he changed my order status to "shipped" in the "Shop" app but could never come up with any shipping information. Finally Asked him for my money back and after another reminder I received my refund. His last messages that are cut off at the end were just letting me know that I should have gotten my refund which I had by that time.










Bradfulham wrote:
I too did not unfortunately see this thread until after I had ordered and I am now getting complete radio silence from him. I ordered 95...
I too did not unfortunately see this thread until after I had ordered and I am now getting complete radio silence from him. I ordered 95 pounds worth of posters. Initially there was nothing and after about 3 emails to him he responded rudely to say that he had sent me 2 previous emails (he hadnt) to advise that some of the posters I ordered were "out of stock" and he would sent the lot together when they were in stock. No indication of when that would be. I have since emailed him a number of times and messaged him via instagram, and no response.

Interesting to note that Paypal is no longer an option for payment on his website.

This smells of a complete scam.

Its been over 3 weeks now since ordering (so nothing like the 3+ months some people have waited) but this is just ridiculous. He should be reported in the UK as a scammer.
Bradfulham wrote:
This bloke is something else. I will post here the screenshots of my most recent Instagram messages exchange and let you make your mind up. This...
This bloke is something else. I will post here the screenshots of my most recent Instagram messages exchange and let you make your mind up. This follows me having sent numerous emails having received only response - to say some of the posters ordered were "out of stock" (even though he claims to print the posters, as per the videos he sent in the instagram messages). He now states that he has sent me a refund. It hasnt hit my account yet, but I will update this thread if it does. Even so, he calls his customer a "dickhead' simply because after 3 weeks I wanted to know what the hell was happening with my order. I would AVOID any dealings with this company.












And it seems that old mate Chris has been at this game for quite a while: http://www.911uk.com/viewtopic.php?p=1476078

Those who have been scammed in the UK should report this bloke. He needs to be shut down. Its much harder to report and do anything about it from overseas.
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3/20/2022 5:19pm
All his stuff is printed in China, that’s why it takes so long to receive a print. He makes out it’s a UK based company doing the prints but it’s not. The guy is a fraud.
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3/20/2022 5:23pm
He always says “There’s Two sides of the story” as if we’re only explaining our side of it but literally everyone in here that he’s dicked around post screenshots of both sides of the conversation with his Lame Excuses, we’re showing everyone what he’s saying so they know if they are getting bullshitted by him. So that two sides of the story bs is getting old.
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4/16/2022 1:12pm
So he didn’t like me leaving a review He sent me an email so I edited my review.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Updated 4 hours ago
Scammer
Abusive, bullying company. Son never received print. When he questioned he was lied to several times. On the final contact the owner was name calling.
For Clarity I did get a refund a month after not receiving and my son and I sending countless messages. My son did also call him a scammer - (there we go Christopher are you happy now)
I’m attaching emails we exchanged today. I’m trying to be 100% transparent, as you can see he felt it was ok to swear.

Art for -What a shameful review you put on there you never mentioned about your son being abusive you also never mentioned about you receiving a refund.

Is people like you that make this such a f***ing awful experience for people

Me- What about the abuse you gave me and picking on a child who called you a scammer along with hundreds of others. You Christopher are a scammer. Now maybe if you put as much effort into customer service as you did emailing people who chose to make feedback, you wouldn’t get so many poor reviews

Art for- Nasty human
Why not do a true review

Me- It is true.
NASTY wow absolute total opposite of who I am.
You however, seem to think it’s ok to lie constantly, pick on people calling them *knobs and other obscenities. Then when your called out block people.
I think this is the end of this conversation.

Art for- I responded to your rude little bratt
Teach the little shit some manners…
Nasty family clearly
Did you get your refund ?? Yes
My choice to do that
Miserable people

(I had to change stared items due to inappropriate language)

I decided to stop responding because he is just a nasty person, I don’t know
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4/30/2022 7:24am
RVT420 wrote:
Looks like he’s gotta start over again, same art work and comments turned off
That's what I was thinking. Just came across it, so thought I'd ask.

Sure looks the same.
4/30/2022 7:52am
The biggest question to me is why do people want these photoshop filters blown up? They look terrible.
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4/30/2022 8:44am
This gentleman and Varner need a poll
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4/30/2022 8:48am
Like said before, probably just orders the prints from China. There's a bunch available.


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