A dozen employees working at Nissan of Shelby, North Carolina find themselves in a significant predicament, with over 400 charges brought against them by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The accusations range from failure to disclose damage, improper reconstruction of salvage titles, neglecting vehicle inspections, among other violations. The DMV’s inquiry initially focused on rebuilt salvage titles but expanded to uncover additional infractions.
Among the accused, former general manager Sam Kazran of Nissan of Shelby is confronted with a substantial 110 charges related to not inspecting vehicles prior to sale. Conversely, the remaining eleven staff members face various charges linked to fraudulent activities.
Lucinda Ross, a customer as per Queen City News, was informed by Nissan of Shelby that she owed $2,500 six months post the car purchase. Skeptical, Ross contacted her financing company, which confirmed she had no outstanding dues. This financial discrepancy compounded with unresolved car issues further tarnished her experience with the dealership.
This is not the first instance of legal entanglements involving a Kazran-managed entity. An instance where the Federal Election Commission lodged a complaint against Kazran for compensating his Florida dealership’s employees $70,000 following political campaign donations exemplifies previous legal troubles.
The newly appointed general manager of Shelby, George Ewing, appears determined to mend the dealership’s tainted image. In a Facebook video, he extends a personal invitation to customers who’ve purchased vehicles from Nissan of Shelby in recent years, offering to rectify their concerns or provide generous trade-in offers. Ewing emphasizes a commitment at the “all new” Nissan of Shelby to uphold ethical practices consistently. Despite these efforts, disillusioned customers like Ross show no inclination to revisit the dealership.
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