Mayra Interiano

CRIMINAL EXPLOITATION, RACIAL DISCRIMINATION, AND ILLEGAL FINANCING PRACTICE AT NISSAN OF GARDEN CITY I am filing this public exposure against Nissan of Garden City, specifically Finance Manager Leonel Va FINANCING PRACTICE AT NISSAN OF GARDEN CITY I am filing this public exposure against Nissan of Garden City, specifically Finance Manager Leonel Vargas, for severe consumer fraud, predatory lending, and explicit racial and linguistic discrimination targeting an immigrant customer. 1. THE $11,256 FINANCIAL SCAM BY FINANCE MANAGER LEONEL VARGAS: This dealership advertised a 2025 Nissan Sentra SV online for $16,012, explicitly stating that the $175 dealer doc fee was ALREADY INCLUDED. We also had a $500 dealer discount coupon, making the honest base price $15,512. Instead, Leonel Vargas completely hid the coupon, illegally inflated the vehicle's base price on the contract to $16,980, and packed the loan with fraudulent, non-mandatory, and undocumented ghost fees, including: $3,495 for an unauthorized "Advantage Care" warranty. $459 for a useless "Total Protection" package. $1,995 pocketed as a hidden "Bank Fee" (completely absent from any official contract rules). $1,115 pocketed as a hidden "Dealer Fee." $175 double-charged for the doc fee that was already included in the internet price. Leonel Vargas forced the loan principal up to over $23,000. Consequently, my monthly payment was illegally jacked up from an honest $274/month to $424/month for 72 months. Over the life of this loan, including interest, this dealership has scammed my family out of exactly $11,256. 2. THE UNDOCUMENTED INSURANCE TRANSACTION: In addition to the contract fraud, Sales Consultant Zephyr Chase charged a $600 "Insurance Broker Fee" for setting up the auto insurance, forcing me to send it directly via Zelle. This transaction was done completely off the books, with absolutely no official receipt, dealer invoice, or tax documentation provided, which is a highly irregular and unacceptable business practice. 3. CIVIL RIGHTS & LINGUISTIC VIOLATION BY LEONEL VARGAS: Knowing I had a severe language barrier, Leonel Vargas deliberately isolated me to exert psychological pressure and force signatures under duress. When we returned the next day with an English-speaking translator (my sister), Leonel Vargas showed extreme hostility and committed a blatant civil rights violation, shouting: "You either speak to us alone or get out of here! Your English is perfectly fine!" He banned my translator, forced a vulnerable immigrant into a hostile room, and aggressively stated: "Go to court, you signed it, you have no rights, and don't come here with AI logic." We have preserved the Zelle transaction receipt, all non-itemized contract pages, and the original internet ads. Formal complaints for dealer fraud, undocumented fees, and civil rights violations have been officially filed with the New York State Attorney General, NY DMV Enforcement, Wells Fargo Fraud Division, and Nissan USA Corporate. Avoid Leonel Vargas at all costs. This predatory establishment needs its dealer license reviewed immediately. More

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Crooks. They will act all nice and professional, but they are setting you up. Especially Ian and Victor These five stars are probably a part of their scam. They will act all nice and professional, but they are setting you up. Especially Ian and Victor These five stars are probably a part of their scam. More

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I am very pleased and satisfied with the new purchase of my 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. I delt with Trevor who was very helpful, thorough, and made sure I was happy with my purchase. This is the 3rd vehicle I p my 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. I delt with Trevor who was very helpful, thorough, and made sure I was happy with my purchase. This is the 3rd vehicle I purchase at Nissan of garden city. The whole process was smooth and seamless. I would recommend my friends and family to come to Nissan of Garden city to purchase their vehicles. They also have a wonderful service department. I don't service my vehicles anywhere else. They are very helpful and welcoming. More

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I had an amazing experience at Nissan of garden city. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. My Salesman Jay Brow was very informative on the vehicle and the process. He took his time on finding the r The staff was very welcoming and helpful. My Salesman Jay Brow was very informative on the vehicle and the process. He took his time on finding the right vehicle for me. Thank you to the financial manager Leo Vargas, he sat down with me and discuss all of my terms and helped me find the best APR for my finance on my Rogue. I couldnt ask for a better buying experience than the one I received from Nissan of Garden city More

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Did you predatory selling. .. Price quoted on Carfax or over the phone you get there The jacket up about four grand .. Price quoted on Carfax or over the phone you get there The jacket up about four grand More

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I had a wonderful and seamless experience at Nissan of Garden City! I was assisted by a gentleman named Sebastian. He was a pleasure to work with! He did an amazing job helping me find a car that accommod Garden City! I was assisted by a gentleman named Sebastian. He was a pleasure to work with! He did an amazing job helping me find a car that accommodated my needs and went above and beyond to find me the best deal. I 100% recommend coming here!!! More

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Leasing a car from Nissan of garden city was smooth and hassle-free The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and transparent about pricing and options. They made the process quick and easy. Highly recommend hassle-free The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and transparent about pricing and options. They made the process quick and easy. Highly recommend for anyone looking to lease! More

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I financed a Nissan Togue, very happy with the whole process. Salesperson Quadir was excellent.Everyone was very welcoming. process. Salesperson Quadir was excellent.Everyone was very welcoming. More

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Excellent dealership, no issues on my part, my point of contact was Sebastian, from the moment I inquired for a Nissan Rouge until everything wrapped up I had no issues at all, as a Marine Corps Veteran wh contact was Sebastian, from the moment I inquired for a Nissan Rouge until everything wrapped up I had no issues at all, as a Marine Corps Veteran who is disabled I was pleased with thr process and reasonable prices. More

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Excellent Service at Nissan. From Trevor Bascom, Sales Consultant to Jacob Aponte and Manager, Cory Hospedales. Recommend this Team wholeheartedly to anyone purchasing a Vehicle From Trevor Bascom, Sales Consultant to Jacob Aponte and Manager, Cory Hospedales. Recommend this Team wholeheartedly to anyone purchasing a Vehicle. Nissan of Garden City. Service given with Warmth and Love. More

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