CHICAGO, Ill. – An online car dealer known for their commercials featuring what looks like a multi-story vending machine is now banned from selling cars in Illinois — at least temporarily.
The Illinois Secretary of State’s Police has suspended Carvana’s dealer license in Illinois.
The reason, officials say? Misuse of issuing out-of-state temporary registration permits, and failing to transfer vehicle titles.
The suspension was originally issued May 10th, with a stay issued two weeks later. It was put back in to effect Monday. According to the State, Carvana violated laws, including:
- Issuing Temporary Registration Plates of another state to Illinois residents in violation of the Stay Agreement. This is illegal.
- Issuing Temporary Registration Plates without going through a licensed remitter as required by the Stay Agreement.
- Failing to process title and registration paperwork through the Secretary of State upon sale of a vehicle to Illinois customers as required by Illinois law. (Source: Illinois Secretary of State)
They say Carvana continued to operate illegally, despite strict conditions put in place when the stay was issued.
“My top commitment is protecting the interests and well-being of Illinois consumers,” said Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, in a statement. “I applaud the Illinois Secretary of State Police for their ongoing efforts to protect customers. We will continue to do everything we can to ensure that every customer is properly served.”
Carvana has not responded to a request for comment. The SOS says vehicles purchased but not yet delivered, can still be delivered.
If there are issues with titles and registrations of purchased vehicles, residents can call the SOS Police at (630) 693-0551.
