Imagine the frustration of purchasing a car only to find yourself in a situation where you can't drive it. This is precisely what occurred with three customers of Route 59 Motors in Nanuet, Rockland County. These customers, who reached out to 7 On Your Side for assistance, were left stranded without vehicle titles, making it impossible to register their new cars and obtain license plates. Unraveling the Mysterious Case of Route 59 Motors
Buying a Car but Unable to Drive It
Three strangers found themselves in a similar predicament. Ryan bought his Jeep Wrangler in October 2023, and Jonathan purchased an Infinity a month later. Despite making their payments, they still lacked titles for their vehicles after a full year. "I wasn't given a reason as to why," Ryan said. Jonathan added, "The folks at 59 Motors can continuously delay the process, making you think they're doing something while never following through."Carl, another customer, had an even more bizarre experience. He was handed Georgia tags even though he had never been to Georgia. After six months of haggling with the owner, Peter Samaan, and the New York DMV, he was finally able to register his Jeep with a duplicate title.The Owner's Avoidance Tactics
While the customers held up their end of the deal, the owner of Route 59 Motors seemed to be putting the pedal to the metal and avoiding them at all costs. "Insane and narcissistic," Ryan described the owner's behavior. Carl echoed these sentiments, saying, "I felt violated and disrespected. He laughed in my face when I said I was going to call the cops."DMV Investigations and License Revocation
The New York DMV also received numerous complaints about Route 59 Motors. Investigators found valid violations such as practicing dishonest or misleading advertising, failing to maintain proof of owning a sold vehicle, selling cars without applying for registration and title, and providing certificates of sale for cars they didn't own. As a result, the dealership's license was revoked.Mr. Samaan, the owner, will be in court on the first week of December to face charges.ALSO READ: 7 On Your Side helps get couple reimbursed for honeymoonNina Pineda from 7 On Your Side saved the newlyweds' honeymoon vacation.———-SHARE YOUR STORYDo you have an issue with a company that you haven't been able to resolve? If so, 7 On Your Side wants to help you!Fill out the form below or email your questions, issues, or story ideas by filling out the form below or by emailing 7OnYourSideNina@abc.com. All emails MUST INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND CELLPHONE NUMBER. Without a phone number, 7 On Your Side will not be able to respond.Copyright © 2024 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved.
