Brooklyn Auto Repair Shop Shut Down Amidst DMV and NYPD Investigation

Investigation into State-Tate Automotive

• 🚗 For over a year, an investigation has focused on State-Tate Automotive in Brooklyn, accused of holding cars hostage and failing to complete repairs.
• 💡 The DMV and NYPD are now involved, with the NYPD executing a search warrant and removing 22 cars from the shop.

Customer Grievances and Financial Losses

• 💔 Desawn Walberg Bug reported his car was in the shop for a year, ending up in worse condition than when it arrived, after insurance paid $13,000.
• 💸 Customers like Walberg Bug and Amanda Odel faced months of delays, excuses, and increasing storage fees, even after paying in full.
• ⚠️ Some customers are still seeking reimbursement for parking tickets incurred while their cars were held at the shop.

Business Closure and Unresolved Issues

• 🚫 State-Tate Automotive has permanently closed, with signage removed and doors locked.
• 🔍 This is the third auto repair business to shut down at this location, with individuals of the same last name involved in all three.
• 📞 Attempts to contact the business were met with hang-ups, indicating outstanding issues with unresolved customer complaints.

NYPD Focus on Towing Operations

• 🚨 NYPD sources indicate a focus on the tow truck aspect of the operation.
• 🚦 The company allegedly operated without a license to solicit accident scenes and tow away damaged cars in New York City.