2 Car Loans, 1 Car: Dealership Shut Down Amid Fraud Complaints

ST. CHARLES, IL — A St. Charles dealership accused of fraudulent activity has been shut down as the Secretary of State Police and Illinois Attorney General investigate complaints by hundreds of customers. Customer Daniel Wooters of Lockport told NBC Chicago he traded in his 2014 Pathfinder to Nissan of St. Charles last year for a new 2018 Pathfinder. Now, he’s left paying car loans for both cars after the dealership failed to pay off his trade-in loan, according to the report.

Since November, he’s paid $4,500 on his car loans and isn’t sure if he will get his money back. Several other customers have lodged similar complaints.

The dealership, located at 2535 E. Main Street in St. Charles, was shut down by the state on Feb. 1, according to NBC Chicago. Elmer Garza, deputy director in the office of the Illinois Secretary of State Police, told NBC Chicago authorities are investigating 500 cases “that clearly show [Nissan of St. Charles] didn't transfer the title or plates for these vehicles.”

Affected customers of Nissan of St. Charles can call a hotline set up by the state at 630-693-0551 ext. 248 or e-mail rford1@ilsos.gov.

You can watch NBC Chicago’s full report below.

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