In an unexpected incident, a man from North Carolina decided to surprise his wife with a lavish birthday gift which was a $68,000 Maserati.
However, what was meant to be a happy celebration quickly transformed into a shocking discovery when they realized that the car they had purchased was stolen.
Man gifts wife $68k Maserati on her birthday without knowing it's a stolen car
Last November, a man named Jason Scott excitedly bought a car from a nearby company called Carvana to gift his wife on her birthday.
At first, everything appeared to be going well as they anxiously anticipated the delivery of the stylish car.
However, their excitement rapidly shattered when they brought the car for a regular check-up at a Maserati dealership in February.
During this visit, they received a shocking revelation that the Maserati they believed they had bought was actually a stolen vehicle.
When the technician at the dealership examined the car, they discovered inconsistencies in its parts.
These inconsistencies suggested that the car was not the 2021 model that was claimed but rather a 2017 Maserati that had been reported as stolen.
After closer inspection, it was revealed that the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the car's chassis did not match the VIN on the window and door, indicating further its status as a stolen car.
Law enforcement started to get involved, and they questioned Jason Scott about the stolen car.
Luckily, Scott had evidence of his purchase from Carvana, which helped clear any suspicions of his involvement in the theft.
This incident prompted him to contact Carvana to address the issue.
However, Carvana'ssressponse to Scott's concerns was highly unsatisfactory, leaving him disappointed.
Despite Scott's request for a refund of his initial down payment and two car payments, Carvana failed to address the issue adequately.
This lack of effective communication left Scott frustrated, leading him to seek legal assistance.
In his legal pursuit, he demanded a substantial compensation of $1,000,000 to cover the financial losses and damage to his reputation.
Furthermore, Scott also requested a public apology from Carvana as part of his resolution.
To address the incident, Carvana issued a letter through their attorney, expressing their lack of knowledge about the car's stolen status and extending an apology to Scott.
They offered him the option of a refund for the money he had already paid or a replacement car. As a goodwill gesture, they also offered $1,000.
He urged Carvana to implement stricter measures to prevent similar incidents in the future, emphasizing the importance of thorough vehicle inspections.
The case has garnered attention, shedding light on Carvana's practices.
The North Carolina Attorney General's Office has launched an investigation into Carvana following over 130 complaints.
