City to seek $36.5 million in fines from Queens-based car dealer Major World for deceptive practices

By Angela Matua

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) previously announced that they would seek more than $2 million from car dealer Major World for deceiving their customers, but they recently increased that amount many times over.

DCA is now seeking $36.5 million in consumer restitution and fines from the dealer’s three locations at 43-40 Northern Blvd., 50-30 Northern Blvd. and 44-11 Northern Blvd. in Long Island City.

According to Christine Gianakis, press secretary for DCA, the additional claims against Major World include deceiving consumers about the history and condition of the cars it sells, including terms in a sales contract that limit the dealer’s responsibility under NYS VTL 417; using deceptive print and website advertisements; and making false statements on their license applications.

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