Dave Yost Files Consumer Fraud Lawsuit Against Two Central Ohio Car Dealerships for Consumer Protection Violations

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against two central Ohio car dealerships after they reportedly failed to give customers the titles to their vehicles after they were purchased. The lawsuits were filed against Ohio businesses Starfleet Cars, located in Delaware County, and Way 2 Go Auto Sales, located in Franklin County. Yost’s office said the lawsuits accuse the dealerships and their operators of violating Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act and the Certificate of Motor Vehicles Act. The suit filed against Way 2 Go Auto also alleges violations of the Odometer Rollback and Disclosure Act.

In addition, Starfleet Cars is accused of failing to properly transfer titles to numerous customers who purchased vehicles from them. Yost said his office is working to resolve 32 title-related complaints stemming from the auto dealer’s business transactions with local customers. The Columbus-based Way 2 Go Auto Sales has been accused of failing to provide vehicle titles, odometer rollbacks, and misrepresentation of rebuilt salvage vehicles. Yost’s office received 20 complaints related to customers not receiving the titles to cars they purchased and misrepresentations about salvage vehicles, return policy issues, and odometer discrepancies.

Understanding the Certificate of Motor Vehicles Act 

If an Ohio used car dealer fails or refuses to transfer the title of a vehicle within 40 days of the sale, the customer can file a consumer complaint with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office which could potentially lead to a refund from the Title Defect Rescission Fund. In other words, under Ohio law, a used car dealer has 40 days from the date of the sale to obtain a title in the purchaser’s name.

If the dealer fails to obtain the title within this timeframe, the purchaser has the right to rescind (or cancel) the transaction and receive a full refund. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office administers the Title Defect Rescission, which helps consumers who experience title problems after purchasing a used car from a dealer. Complaints can be filed with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office either online or by calling 800-282-0515.

In addition to the 40-day deadline to get a title to consumers, other title issues can allow for rescission. These include instances when a vehicle is rebuilt from a salvage vehicle, a lemon buyback, or if the dealer makes an inaccurate odometer disclosure.

Talk to a Dayton, OH Consumer Fraud Attorney Today 

Kohl & Cook Law Firm represents the interests of consumers in consumer fraud lawsuits. While you can wait for the attorney general to file a suit on your behalf, you also have the option of allowing private counsel to file your claim for you. Our Columbus consumer lawyers have represented many consumers in fraud cases stemming from nefarious and illegal business practices. Call our office today to schedule an appointment, and we can begin discussing your next steps right away.

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