Used Kia Cadenza Hides Biohazard Past, Leaving Buyer Stranded and Scammed
A Georgia man faced unexpected trouble after buying a used Kia Cadenza from a local dealer. Nolan McCall’s purchase turned into a nightmare when the car broke down within hours—and later revealed a hidden biohazard history.
McCall bought the 2014 Kia Cadenza for $8,000 from Star Ventures Autos in Lawrenceville. He needed a replacement after totaling his previous car in a crash on Georgia 400. His mother, Heather McCall, even took it for a test drive and approved the purchase.
Less than an hour later, the car started smoking, forcing McCall to pull over. It broke down completely on his drive home to Dahlonega. When he contacted the dealer, Yusuf Fatai offered a loaner car and agreed to refund $7,500 after negotiations. An investigation later revealed the car had been labelled a 'Biohazard vehicle' in auction records—though the title appeared clean. Georgia law requires dealers to disclose such history, but no seller details were publicly available. Fatai eventually wired the refund, but the returned check bounced due to insufficient funds.
The incident left McCall without a working car and a bounced refund. The case highlights gaps in used car transparency, even when state laws mandate full disclosure. No further action against the dealer has been reported.
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