Exposure of an Illegal Car Dealership in San Antonio
Authorities in San Antonio, Texas, have completely shut down the operations of a car dealership called “Legit Auto Group” and confiscated eight vehicles. Sheriff Javier Salazar stated that this business did not have an official sales license, and the prices of the cars, which included a sports Porsche, were suspiciously low, which drew the attention of law enforcement.
Forged Documents and Consequences for Buyers
During an inspection conducted jointly with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, detectives discovered numerous documents that they believe were falsified or completely fabricated. This creates serious problems for buyers, as such vehicles cannot be registered legally.
“This impacts the public because it puts the community at risk of purchasing a vehicle they will never be able to title due to improper re-titling,” Sheriff Salazar noted at a press conference.
While law enforcement was on-site, they were approached by a man who had purchased a car from this dealership but was never able to obtain a valid title. Essentially, he paid money for a car he cannot legally register.
Suspicious Vehicles and Pending Arrests
Investigators particularly noted the Porsche, which was being sold at an unusually low price. The car was found to have fluid leaks, which could indicate hidden damage or serious mechanical problems. Police believe this could explain the low price. According to preliminary information, the confiscated vehicles are not stolen.
Arrests of those involved are expected in the coming days. For now, law enforcement has closed the business, seized the cars, and given citizens a strong reason to think twice before buying a car from a used dealership with prices that seem too good to be true.
This story serves as a reminder of the importance of extreme caution in the used car market. Buyers should always check the dealer’s license, the vehicle’s history, and the legal cleanliness of the documents before completing a transaction. The case of “Legit Auto Group” is not just a local offense but a clear example of a systemic problem where fraudsters exploit people’s trust and the complexity of bureaucratic procedures. Such stories often leave buyers not only without money but also with a useless asset they cannot use, causing significant financial and moral damage.