COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Two central Ohio car dealerships are in the state’s crosshairs after allegedly not providing titles to dozens of customers who purchased vehicles.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed lawsuits against Way 2 Go Auto Sales in Franklin County and Starfleet Cars in Delaware County for violations of the state’s Consumer Sales Practices Act and Certificate of Motor Vehicles Act; Way 2 Go Auto is also accused of violating the state’s Odometer Rollback and Disclosure Act.
According to Yost, 20 complaints were made against Way 2 Go Auto Sales related to title issues, misrepresentations about salvage vehicles, return policy issues, and odometer discrepancies.
Starfleet Cars is accused of failing to transfer titles to several customers after they bought cars. In total, the attorney general’s office is working to resolve 32 complaints against the dealership.
Yost’s office is using $138,135 from the state’s Title Defect Recision Fund to reimburse the customers who said they didn’t receive titles from Starfleet Cars. The fund helps customers who encounter title issues when buying a vehicle.
Anyone who believes they have been the victim of deceptive retail practices is encouraged to reach out to the office’s Consumer Protection Section by clicking here.