Indiana auto dealer under investigation for rolling back odometers

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An auto supplier in northeast Indiana is beneath investigation by the Indiana Secretary of State for allegedly scamming car patrons.

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales introduced in a launch Monday that Versatile Auto Gross sales LLC, based mostly in LaGrange County, three hours north of Indianapolis alongside the Michigan border, is accused of rolling again tens of millions of miles on odometers, in accordance with a lawsuit made in opposition to the enterprise.

The Legal professional Basic’s Workplace and the Secretary of State’s Auto Seller Companies Division are working collectively to analyze the swimsuit in opposition to the dealership and its proprietor, John Allen.

Secretary Morales stated in a press release, “Our workplace won’t tolerate auto sellers utilizing illegal ways to make the most of Hoosiers. We take these issues significantly and can work to verify solely professional auto sellers are doing enterprise in our state.”

Secretary Morales additionally warned Hoosiers to be cautious and report any suspicious supplier exercise to the Auto Seller Companies Division and the Legal professional Basic’s Workplace.

Each the Legal professional Basic’s Workplace and Auto Seller Companies Division say they’re working to guard customers, and are capable of droop the auto supplier’s working allow if the accusations in opposition to Versatile Auto Gross sales LLC are confirmed true.