PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle Henry this week announced a lawsuit against Delaware County-based used vehicle dealer, Real McKoy Auto Sales, LLC, and its owner, Ervin McKoy. The suit alleges that the dealership failed to disclose issues with vehicles sold “as-is” and neglected to provide buyers with necessary title documentation.
The lawsuit asserts that Real McKoy Auto Sales repeatedly violated automotive and consumer protection laws and seeks to prohibit the dealership from further sales in Pennsylvania. This is not the first time the Office of Attorney General has sued the dealership. In 2016, a suit was filed alleging that Real McKoy was selling vehicles without the required licenses.
Attorney General Henry stated, “This dealership continues to break consumer protection laws and take advantage of buyers who rely on vehicles to complete their everyday errands like picking up groceries, going to doctor’s appointments, and getting to and from work.” She added, “Pennsylvanians are spending thousands of hard-earned dollars for a vehicle they can rely on; they should not be left stranded shortly after the purchase.”
Numerous consumers have alleged that vehicles they purchased from Real McKoy either broke down or were deemed unsafe to drive just days after purchase. One Pennsylvania consumer paid over $5,000 for a used car only to have it overheat the next day due to a poorly repaired hole in the engine. Another consumer paid over $3,000 for a vehicle but was unable to register her car because she never received proper title documentation.
The lawsuit accuses the dealership of engaging in unfair and deceptive acts and practices in violation of the Consumer Protection Law. It requests a permanent injunction prohibiting the defendants from conducting business involving the sale of motor vehicles in Pennsylvania, payment of restitution to all people who suffered losses as a result of the defendants’ conduct, and payment of civil penalties of $1,000 for each violation of the Consumer Protection Law and $3,000 for each violation involving a consumer aged 60 or older.
The previous lawsuit against Real McKoy and Ervin McKoy was resolved in 2017 through a consent judgment that required the dealership and its owner to comply with the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.
Consumers who believe they were victimized by Real McKoy Auto are encouraged to file a complaint with the Office of the Attorney General.
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