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What exactly is going on? A used car dealership in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, has suddenly closed down, causing a commotion as customers rush to the store.
A used car dealership in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture. People who were involved in troubles gathered there, saying things like, “(Q. What was the total amount paid?) 1.48 million yen. (Q. After transferring 1.48 million yen?) I suddenly couldn’t get in touch with them,” and “The car hasn’t been delivered, and I can’t get in touch with them. I feel like my hard-earned money has been taken.”
The trouble occurred at “Goonies One,” which mainly sells kei cars (mini cars). It suddenly closed down. There are many cars lined up in the store, but the entrance and exit are marked with a sign that says “Under Surveillance,” and the store appears to be empty. A man who bought a car from the store in March said, “I bought a Tanto. I paid the money, but when I saw the commotion, I took the day off work to come. I was surprised to find that there was no one there.”
Another man left a note requesting the handover of his car. Furthermore, another victim reported, “The license plate was changed without my permission. My husband lent his Jimny to someone who said, ‘We want to borrow it for a photo shoot for an event.’ But it never came back, and we thought something was wrong.
It had a different license plate on it, and as far as we know, the license plate had been changed twice.” The store explained that they would return the car, but then contact was lost. Where did the store’s staff go? Someone who had a business relationship with the store called the owner, but there was no answer.
According to the police, they have already received multiple complaints and have launched an investigation into the matter. The total amount of damages could exceed 100 million yen, and there is a possibility that this could develop into an even larger-scale problem. FNN Prime Online
A used car dealership in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, called “Goonies One,” has suddenly closed its doors and cut off all contact with its customers, causing widespread trouble.
Hundreds of people are believed to be victims, and numerous inquiries have been received by the police and consumer affairs centers. The main problems include cases where vehicles were not delivered despite full payment, and vehicles entrusted to the dealership for repair or consignment were not returned. Furthermore, malicious cases have come to light where the ownership and license plates of entrusted vehicles were changed without permission, and customers were forced to pay off loans for other people. Some victims were even asked to make a lump-sum payment in exchange for expedited delivery.
The dealership was popular for its custom Suzuki Jimny sales and had a good reputation online, so many customers trusted them and did business with them. The whereabouts of the owner and employees are unknown, and the police are working to uncover the truth. Many vehicles remain abandoned, and there is a urgent need for relief for the victims.
It has been discovered that a car dealership in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, has not delivered a vehicle despite the customer having paid for it, and the dealership has become unreachable. The estimated losses amount to several hundred million yen, and in some cases, it has been confirmed that the same car was sold to multiple people.
