I bought a 1986 Mercedes 420 SEL 3 days ago. The car was my daughter's first car. She had worked all summer saving for her first car. WE bought the Mercedes from a " J.J." Vega. He met us in front of an apartment complex in Hayward, CA (39530 Kay Street). The car was very clean. Low miles for a 1986 Mercedes. Although, now, I question the mileage.
I asked 'J. J' at the time of the test drive if the car had passed a smog test. "Yes, " was his reply. I asked if he knew of anything majorily mechanically wrong with the car. He stated he had it checked out and "it was in very good shape". Specifically, "Brakes were good, Tires were good with the exception of the rear passenger tire". Accordding to J.J., this tire should be good for a " couple months". He seemed very knowledgeable about the car. He stated all it would really need soon is an oil change.
I brought the car to DMV for the title exchange. The DMV employee stated the prior owner's check had bounced for last year's registration. I was responsible for this cost if I wanted to register the car in my daughter's name. The DMV employee asked for the smog certification. I, of course, had J.J.'s word, but no certificate. The DMV employee told me the seller is responsible for the smog certificate. I went to have the car smogged. It did NOT pass. It needs a Catalytic Convertor about $ 400.00 charge before the car will pass a smog test. The mechanic informed me the sellar is responsible for the smog certificate.
I have called J.J. Or AKA James Joseph Vega numerous times. He has not returned my calls. I have seen prevoius RIP OFF ccomplaints about him. I will add to these complaints. I intend to take legal action. J.J. Or James Joseph Vega advertises on Craig's List... So beware!!! Beware!!!
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