Actions Taken by the Georgia State Board of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers at its May 21 Meeting

The Georgia State Board of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2008.

The Board voted to issue Final Decisions in the following cases:

Angel’s Auto World, Inc., Covington: A $1,000 fine for one instance of failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within 30 calendar days of the date of sale; and one instance of failure to furnish appropriate documents required for tag transfer to the retail purchaser within 30 days of the purchase date.

Cars & Trucks Unlimited, Moultrie: Fines totaled $2,000.
A $1,000 fine for one instance of failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within 30 calendar days of the date of sale; and one instance of failure to furnish appropriate documents required for tag transfer to the retail purchaser within 30 days of the purchase date.
A $1,000 fine for four instances of failure to post FTC Buyer Guides on each vehicle offered for sale.

Collectorique, Tucker: A $1,000 fine for one instance of failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within 30 calendar days of the date of sale; and one instance of failure to furnish appropriate documents required for tag transfer to the retail purchaser within 30 days of the purchase date.

Exotic Enterprises, LaGrange:
A $1,000 fine for one instance of failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within 30 calendar days of the date of sale; and one instance of failure to furnish appropriate documents required for tag transfer to the retail purchaser within 30 days of the purchase date.
A $1,000 fine for four instances of failure to post FTC Buyer Guides on each vehicle offered for sale will be waived, provided licensee submits Bills of Sale showing vehicle identification numbers purchased between April 4 and April 9, 2008.

Torres Auto Sales, Jesup: The Board voted to waive the citation.

The Board accepted Public Consent Orders in the following cases:

BNS Used Auto Car Sales, College Park: Fines totaled $2,500.
A $2,000 fine for two instances of failure to apply for titles in the retail purchaser’s name within 30 calendar days of the date of sale; and two instances of failure to furnish appropriate documents required for tag transfer to the retail purchaser within 30 days of the purchase date.
A $250 fine for one possession of an open title.
A $250 fine for one instance of failure to submit application for address change within 30 days.

KSL Automotive LLC, Conyers: The Board voted to grant licensure by Consent Order with 12 months probation. Applicant is also required to report to the Board when criminal probation is completed.

Busy Bee Ventures, Atlanta: A $500 fine of failure to submit application for address change within 30 days.

DAJ Used Auto Sales, Inc., Atlanta: A $500 fine for aiding and abetting an unlicensed person in selling vehicles.

Addis Car Sales, Inc., Tucker: A $2,000 fine for eight instances of failure to post FTC Buyer Guides on each vehicle offered for sale.

Atlantic Auto Remarketing, Inc., Marietta: A $500 fine for one instance of failure to furnish appropriate documents required for tag transfer to the retail purchaser within 30 days of the purchase date.

TCL Auto Sales, Gray: A $7,000 fine for seven instances of failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within 30 calendar days of the date of sale; and one instance of failure to furnish appropriate documents required for tag transfer to the retail purchaser within 30 days of the purchase date.

The Board approved Orders Accepting Fine Monies & Settling Inspection in the following cases:

Georgia Car Mart LLC, Roswell: A $1,250 fine for five instances of failure to post FTC Buyer Guides on each vehicle offered for sale.

Key Auto Sales, Inc., Buford: A $1,000 fine for one instance of failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within 30 calendar days of the date of sale; and one instance of failure to furnish appropriate documents required for tag transfer to the retail purchaser within 30 days of the purchase date.

Mint Condition Auto Sales, Inc., Decatur: A $1,000 fine for four instances of failure to post FTC Buyer Guides on each vehicle offered for sale.

Exotic Motors of Atlanta LLC, Decatur: A $1,000 fine for one instance of failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within 30 calendar days of the date of sale; and one instance of failure to furnish appropriate documents required for tag transfer to the retail purchaser within 30 days of the purchase date.

Albertsons Auto-Mart, Hiram: A $1,000 fine for one instance of failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within 30 calendar days of the date of sale; and one instance of failure to furnish appropriate documents required for tag transfer to the retail purchaser within 30 days of the purchase date.

Triple Z, Inc. d/b/a Pars Car Sales, College Park: A $1,000 fine for one instance of failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within 30 calendar days of the date of sale; and one instance of failure to furnish appropriate documents required for tag transfer to the retail purchaser within 30 days of the purchase date.

Jim’s Auto Sales, Marietta: Fines totaled $1,500.
A $1,000 fine for one instance of failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within 30 calendar days of the date of sale; and one instance of failure to furnish appropriate documents required for tag transfer to the retail purchaser within 30 days of the purchase date.
A $500 fine for two instances of failure to post FTC Buyer Guides on each vehicle offered for sale.

Liberty Expressway Public Auto Auction, Albany: Fines totaled $2,500.
A $1,000 fine for one instance of failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within 30 calendar days of the date of sale; and one instance of failure to furnish appropriate documents required for tag transfer to the retail purchaser within 30 days of the purchase date.
A $1,000 fine for four instances of failure to post FTC Buyer Guides on each vehicle offered for sale.
A $500 fine for one instance of failure to properly complete Finance Contract on financed vehicles.

World One Used Cars, Folkston: A $250 fine for one violation of failure to submit application for address change within 30 days of effective date of change.

Budget Of Bainbridge, Inc., Bainbridge: A $2,500 fine for ten instances of failure to post FTC Buyer Guides on each vehicle offered for sale.

Priority Automotive Group, Smyrna: A $1,000 fine for one instance of failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within 30 calendar days of the date of sale; and one instance of failure to furnish appropriate documents required for tag transfer to the retail purchaser within 30 days of the purchase date.

The Board accepted Voluntary Cease & Desist Orders for the following individuals or businesses for unlicensed practice:

Raymond Moledo d/b/a Certified Transmission, Macon
Lolo Auto Sales, Inc., Decatur
Michael L. Williams, Lithonia
John Evans, Fairburn
Rukhsana Najam, Tucker
William Ralph Baker, Grovetown
Rufino Dominguez Barrera, Dalton
Noel Miller, Lithonia

The Georgia State Board of Registration for Used Motor Vehicle Dealers will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Professional Licensing Boards in Macon.