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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ohio cracking down on ‘shady' car dealerships
A half dozen car dealerships are facing lawsuits from Ohio Attorney General David Yost, according to a news release. The Attorney General's Office says the dealerships are accused of violating Ohio's consumer Sales Practices Act and the Certificate of Motor Vehicles Act. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The dealerships did not provide titles to dozens of cars after they were sold, according to the release. Car titles provide legal proof of who actually owns the car and you cannot register a vehicle without one. 'Buying a used car without knowing the dealer's reputation is a roll of the fuzzy dice. Reading online reviews and checking for a history of complaints could spare you the headache of a bad deal,' said Yost. TRENDING STORIES: ATF agents serving search warrant at Fairborn home City leaders tell homeless encampment to leave local park Popular seasonal ice cream shop not reopening for 2025 season The Attorney General's Office says they sued Sirius Motors in Butler County, Highway 22 Auto Sales in Fairfield County, Robinson Auto in Fayette county, Ohio Luxury Imports in Licking County, Automax of Canton in Stark County and Prestige Family Cars in Wood County. More than $300,000 was paid to the victims from the Title Defect Recision Fund. The fund helps consumers who do not receive car titles within 40 days of purchase. If you believe you are the victim of unfair or deceptive practices, the Attorney General's Office says you can file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Section Section at or by calling 1-800-282-0515. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ohio sues 6 used car dealerships, including 1 in Stark County, over title complaints
PERRY TWP. — A former Stark County car dealership is among six being sued by the state. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is accusing the used car dealerships, including Automax of Canton, of failing to properly provide vehicle titles for buyers. 'Buying a used car without knowing the dealer's reputation is a roll of the fuzzy dice,' Yost said in a prepared statement. 'Reading online reviews and checking for a history of complaints could spare you the headache of a bad deal.' The dealership, formerly at 5158 Tuscarawas St W, and its operator, Elias Eberly, are accused of violating Ohio's Consumer Sales Practices Act and the Certificate of Motor Vehicles Act. Eberly is currently in an Ohio prison serving time on a weapons-related conviction from Summit County. Eberly's attorney could not be reached Monday for a comment. Yost's Consumer Protection Section issued a total of $312,690 from a title defect fund to consumers who did not receive titles within 40 days of purchasing their vehicle at the listed dealerships. Complaints stemming from the Automax of Canton accounted for $46,055 of that sum. Here are all six businesses being sued and the amount of money from title defect fund used for resolutions from each: Sirius Motors: Butler County, $86,319 Highway 22 Auto Sales: Fairfield County, $39,121 Robinson Auto: Fayette County, $62,454 Ohio Luxury Imports: Licking County, $71,858 Automax of Canton: Stark County, $46,055 Prestige Family Cars: Wood County, $6,883 This article originally appeared on The Repository: Used car dealership lawsuit in Ohio includes a Stark County location
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Central Ohio car dealerships accused of withholding vehicle titles, altering odometers
Two central Ohio auto dealerships are facing civil lawsuits filed by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's office, accusing them of altering odometer readings, failing to turn over titles to dozens of customers who purchased vehicles, and several other consumer protection violations. The lawsuits — one filed in Franklin County and the other in Delaware County — accuse each dealership of violating Ohio's Consumer Sales Practices Act, the Certificate of Motor Vehicles Act, and the Odometer Rollback and Disclosure Act. The suit filed in Delaware County Common Pleas Court accuses Johnathan Paul Kirkham, operator of Kirkham's Starfleet Cars, 525 N Sandusky St. in Delaware city, of failing to properly transfer titles to consumers who bought vehicles from the dealership. According to Yost, there are 32 title-related complaints in connection with Starfleet, and the state will use $138,135 from the state's Title Defect Recission Fund to reimburse eligible consumers while the Attorney General's Office pursues legal action against Kirkham's. Way 2 Go Auto Sales, 4660 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, operated by Kofi Bimpeh, is accused of failing to provide vehicle titles, altering odometer readings, and misrepresenting rebuilt salvage vehicles in a lawsuit filed in Franklin County Common Pleas Court. The Attorney General's office reports they received 20 complaints related to title issues, misrepresentations about salvage vehicles, return policy issues and odometer discrepancies with vehicles. Way 2 Go Auto Sales and Kirkham's Starfleet Cars could not be reached for comment on Wednesday. Listed phone numbers for both dealerships appeared to be disconnected. 'Ohioans work hard and deserve to get what they pay for,' Yost said in a prepared release. 'Whether it's a deliberate title delay or outright fraud, my office will pump the breaks on dealership scams.' smeighan@ @ShahidMeighan This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio AG Dave Yost files lawsuits against central Ohio car dealerships
