Actions Taken by the Georgia State Board of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers at its March 17 Meeting

Macon, Ga.—The Georgia State Board of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers held its meeting on Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

The Board reviewed and approved four used motor vehicle dealer licenses.

The Board ratified 152 used motor vehicle dealer licenses that were issued since its last meeting.

The Board accepted a consent order from the following licensees:

• Discount Auto Spot, Inc., Atlanta: Provides for a public reprimand, $500 fine, and proof of title conveyance within 30 days to the retail purchaser.
• Onyx Motors, Fairburn: Provides for a public reprimand, $1000 fine for failure to furnish appropriate documents required for tag transfer to a retail purchaser within 30 days of purchase date.
• Atlanta Used Cars, Lilburn: Provides for a public reprimand, $2000 fine for failure to maintain garage liability insurance.
• Motor Classic Cars, Roswell: Provides for a public reprimand, $1000 fine, and proof of title conveyance within 30 days to the retail purchaser.

The Board accepted voluntary surrenders from the following licensees:

• C&N Motors, Covington
• J B & S Auto Sales, Inc., Douglasville
• MDS Auto Exchange, Hogansville
• Georgia Auto Mall, Inc., Marietta

The Board ratified the following cease and desist orders for unlicensed practice:

• Import Service Center of Athens, Athens
• Kennya Brothers Auto Sales, Athens
• U-Sell-it Space Rental            , Augusta
• Mac Built Trailer Sales, Baconton
• EBUYZ, LLC,            Buford
• Jake Johnson Garage, Buford
• Garrards Japanese Automotive, Buford
• Dezreigh Penna, Chatsworth
• A & A Auto Sales & Rental, Conyers
• Celtric Demond Bennett, W. M. Enterprises, Conyers
• K & C Auto Repair-Ricky King, Conyers
• Guthrie Motors, Douglas
• Lewis Vickers, Douglas
• Doug Hicks, Bear Creek Small Engines, Douglas
• George Pippen, Dublin
• Tony New, Hazlehurst
• Second Chance Motors, Jonesboro
• Big Boys, Leesburg
• Cars & Trucks, McDonough
• Sean Swearingen, Milledgeville
• Freedom Auto Sales, Monroe
• Buddy's Auto Care, Nahunta
• Larry Joe James, Oxford
• Coots Auto Emission Center & Repair, Stockbridge
• Quik Tune Lube & Repair, Tucker
• Kelvin's Auto Repair, Waycross
• Kevin's Automotive, Waycross
• Cooks Auto Repair, Waynesville
• Bell's Automotive Center, Woodstock

The Board approved the following orders to accept fine money for inspection violations:

• C & B Auto Sales, Covington: $1000, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale, and failure to furnish the retail purchaser of a vehicle the proper documents in order for said purchaser to obtain a tag for that vehicle within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of purchase
• Delta Motor Company, Columbus: $1,750, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules, failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale and failure to furnish the retail purchaser of a vehicle the proper documents in order for said purchaser to obtain a tag for that vehicle within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of purchase
• Benny's Ventures Inc., Lawrenceville: $500, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Daniel's Used Cars, East Dublin: $1,250, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale, failure to furnish the retail purchaser of a vehicle the proper documents in order for said purchaser to obtain a tag for that vehicle within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of purchase and failure to properly make application to the Division for a name change or  change of location within the required 30 day period
• Gil's Auto Sales, Columbus: $500, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• SmartMove Auto, Snellville: $1,000, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale, and failure to furnish the retail purchaser of a vehicle the proper documents in order for said purchaser to obtain a tag for that vehicle within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of purchase
• Sammy's Auto Sales Inc., Athens: $750, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale.  Failure to display a properly completed buyer’s guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules.
• Waters Liquidation Center LLC, Alma: $4,000, Failure to display a properly completed buyer’s guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules.
• AJ's Auto Inc., Marietta: $1,500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale.
• Discount Auto Sales (J & E Auto Sales Inc.), Wrightsville: $500, Failure to maintain the required surety bond or liability insurance and failure to display a properly completed buyer’s guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules.
• Motor Classic Cars Inc., Roswell: $1,000, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale and failure to furnish the retail purchaser of a vehicle the proper documents in order for said purchaser to obtain a tag for that vehicle within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of purchase.
• Diamond Auto Sales, McDonough: $1,500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• GA RV Finance Inc., Griffin: $1,500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Autos Unlimited, Carrollton: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Discount Auto Spot Inc., Atlanta: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Dixie Rides, Mableton: $250, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules and failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Bruce's Auto Sales, Decatur: $1,500, Failure to maintain the required surety bond or liability insurance and failure to furnish the retail purchaser of a vehicle the proper documents in order for said purchaser to obtain a tag for that vehicle within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of purchase
• Jay's Used Cars LLC, Tucker: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Elder Auto Sales, Valdosta: $1,000, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Mad Hacker Motors, Dalton: $1,000, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Atlanta Used Cars, Lilburn: $2,000, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules and failure to maintain the required surety bond or liability insurance
• EZ Auto Sales & Services Inc., Valdosta: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• 1st Financial Services & Auto Sales, Marietta: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• J & J Auto Exports, Doraville: $3,250, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules,  and failure to furnish the retail purchaser of a vehicle the proper documents in order for said purchaser to obtain a tag for that vehicle within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of purchase, failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Don's Used Cars, Commerce: $7,000, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules,  and failure to furnish the retail purchaser of a vehicle the proper documents in order for said purchaser to obtain a tag for that vehicle within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of purchase
• Cole's Used Cars, Lilburn: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Motor Classic Cars Inc., Roswell: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Imports of Atlanta Inc., Riverdale: $1,000, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Just Right Auto Sales, Duluth: $6,000, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Diamond Auto  Sales, McDonough: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• S M Z Auto Import Inc., Roswell: $500, Failure to furnish the retail purchaser of a vehicle the proper documents in order for said purchaser to obtain a tag for that vehicle within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of purchase
• A & R Borinquen, Athens: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Diamond Auto Sales, McDonough: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• John Megel Motors, Dawsonville: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Automaxx, Macon: $250, Failure to submit application name change within 30 days
• Union Auto Sales, Marietta: $250, Failure to check the appropriate box on odometer disclosure statement and certificate of title
• First Rate Motors Inc., Nicholson: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Lara's Trucks Inc., Gainesville: $1,000, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Atlantic Auto Remarketing Inc., Lithia Springs: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Atlantic Auto Remarketing Inc., Lithia Springs: $500, Failure to furnish the retail purchaser of a vehicle the proper documents in order for said purchaser to obtain a tag for that vehicle within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of purchase
• Atlantic Auto Remarketing Inc., Lithia Springs: $750, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Iron Horse Auto Sales, Kennesaw: $1,000, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Crown Motor Sports LLC, Conyers: $1,250, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules and failure to furnish the retail purchaser of a vehicle the proper documents in order for said purchaser to obtain a tag for that vehicle within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of purchase
• The Fund Finders & Leasing, Powder Springs: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• The Fund Finders & Leasing & Car Sales Inc., Powder Springs: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• JD Byrider Auto Sales, Savannah: $2,000, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• US #1 Auto Sales, Vidalia: $250, Failure to properly make application to the Division for a name change or  change of location within the required 30 day period
• Gresham's Used Cars Inc., Athens: $1,000, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules and failure to furnish the retail purchaser of a vehicle the proper documents in order for said purchaser to obtain a tag for that vehicle within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of purchase
• Auto Loan Finders, Kennesaw: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Ashley's Auto Inc., Eastman: $250, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Mitchell Motor Company, Thomasville: $250, Failure to properly make application to the Division for a name change or  change of location within the required 30 day period
• Southern Star Automotive Inc., Duluth: $500, Failure to furnish the retail purchaser of a vehicle the proper documents in order for said purchaser to obtain a tag for that vehicle within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of purchase
• Second Chance Motors, Conyers: $1,000, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Car Connection of North Ga., Cumming: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Auto J's Inc., Atlanta: $500, Failure to check the appropriate box on odometer disclosure statement and certificate of title
• Just Right Auto Sales, Duluth: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• M & G Brothers Auto Sales, Roswell: $500, Failure to furnish the retail purchaser of a vehicle the proper documents in order for said purchaser to obtain a tag for that vehicle within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of purchase
• M & G Brothers Auto Sales, Roswell: $3,000, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• 1 Owner Auto Sales, Lithia Springs: $500, Failure to furnish the retail purchaser of a vehicle the proper documents in order for said purchaser to obtain a tag for that vehicle within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of purchase
• Carmax The Superstore, Kennesaw: $500, Failure to furnish the retail purchaser of a vehicle the proper documents in order for said purchaser to obtain a tag for that vehicle within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of purchase
• Chaney Motors Inc., Douglas: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Import Auto Mall, Macon: $500, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Bucks Used Cars LLC, Byron: $250, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Quality Auto Sales, Conyers: $1,000, Failure to maintain the required surety bond or liability insurance
• JDS Auto, Marietta: $250, Failure to properly make application to the Division for a name change or  change of location within the required 30 day period
• Atlanta Automotive Corporation, Cartersville: $1,500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Whitfield Used Cars, Harlem: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Sterling Auto Consultants Inc., Tucker: $250, Failure to properly make application to the Division for a name change or  change of location within the required 30 day period
• Auto Loan Finders, Kennesaw: $500, Failure to furnish the retail purchaser of a vehicle the proper documents in order for said purchaser to obtain a tag for that vehicle within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of purchase
• Ajax Auto Sales, Jenkinsburg: $1,000, Aiding and abetting an unlicensed person in selling vehicles by allowing the unlicensed person to sell those vehicles using a license granted by the Division and failure to check the appropriate box on odometer disclosure statement and certificate of title
• Blount's Used Cars, Augusta: $1,500, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Mitchell's Used Auto Parts, Conyers: $500, Failure to maintain the required surety bond or liability insurance
• Craig's Auto Sales Inc., McRae: $1,250, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Evolution Motors Inc., Griffin: $3,000, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Morris Greason Used Cars, Lawrenceville: $1,500, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules and failure to properly make application to the Division for a name change or  change of location within the required 30 day period
• Auto World USA (K-4 Services Inc.), Dallas: $500, Failure to maintain the required surety bond or liability insurance
• Enterprise Car Sales, Augusta: $1,000, Failure to maintain the required surety bond or liability insurance
• 5 Starr Auto, Conyers: $2,250, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules and failure to maintain the required surety bond or liability insurance
• Jordan Auto Sales, Decatur: $1,250, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Fuller Select Motors, LaGrange: $1,000, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Payne's Auto Mart and Leasing, Moultrie: $500, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Drive Smart Car & Truck Sales, Macon: $3,000, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Auto Barn, Marietta: $250, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• United Motor Cars Inc., Tucker: $500, Failure to properly make application to the Division for a name change or  change of location within the required 30 day period
• Atlanta Auction Access, Forest Park: $1,750, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules and failure to check the appropriate box on odometer disclosure statement and certificate of title
• Atlanta Auction Access, Forest Park: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Taylor Brothers Auto Sales, Waynesboro: $750, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Budget Car Sales, Tifton: $500, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• F Todd Conner Auto Sales, Monroe: $500, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• A & J Auto Brokers Inc., Riverdale: $750, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Gobran Auto Sales Inc., Duluth: $1,000, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Supreme Imports LLC, Norcross: $1,500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale and failure to furnish the retail purchaser of a vehicle the proper documents in order for said purchaser to obtain a tag for that vehicle within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of purchase
• Brand 1 Autos, Tucker: $750, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Tiny Town Used Cars, Carlton: $250, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Two Way Used Cars, Waycross: $2,700, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Garcia's Used Cars, Jesup: $1,000, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Family Auto & Truck Sales Inc., Nashville: $1,000, Failure to display a properly completed buyers guide as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission Rules
• Car World, Savannah: $500, Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within (30) calendar days after the date of sale
• Auto World USA (K-4 Services Inc.), Dallas: $500, Failure to furnish the retail purchaser of a vehicle the proper documents in order for said purchaser to obtain a tag for that vehicle within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of purchase

The Georgia State Board of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers will hold its next meeting Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Professional Licensing Boards Division office in Macon.

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