HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Department of State has announced the suspension of a license for a used vehicle dealership over potential odometer tampering and odometer fraud.
Officials say that CQ Auto Sales, LLC., located at 167 120th Ave. #B, was served with a summary suspension March 4.
Multiple consumer complaints and follow-up inspections indicate that the dealership is suspected of falsifying odometer records and tampering with vehicle odometers. During the investigations, regulation agents discovered the following irregularities:
- Odometers with the miles rolled back
- Vehicles with odometers that had been tampered with or replaced
- Paperwork indicating that customers hadn’t been informed of the alleged discrepancies in odometer mileage or that odometers had been replaced
- Inconsistencies with mileage statements recorded in vehicle title and registration applications
The dealership is owned by Catherine Quizena Sanchez. The suspension will remain in effect until she meets with the department for a preliminary conference.
Officials add that Sanchez may request an administrative hearing to contest the suspension. Even so, additional administrative actions may also be taken.
State officials remind citizens that all consumers who have a complaint against CQ Auto Sales in Holland are encouraged to call the Office of Investigative Services automotive complaint line.
The office can be reached via phone at 517-335-1410.
