Business ProfileforRoman Motor Company

I purchased a car from Roman Motor Company on June 25, 2024 for $10,100. I bought the car as is, the dealership said that all proper maintenance had been done to the vehicle prior to selling. There was a strange sound coming from the engine compartment during the test drive, which I could hear above the radio that the salesman turned on beforehand. Live about 45 minutes away from the dealership so I was dropped off a couple days later on the 27th by my parents to pick it up. Left the lot with it, and about 5 miles from the lot the car started throwing a check engine light/coolant temperature light as well as a terrible noise from the engine compartment, particularly at higher speeds. Took it back to them to get it fixed. They took 6 hours to replace a coolant temperature sensor and thermometer. I drove it home, and took it to my mechanic the next day. They diagnosed it with catastrophic transmission failure. I contacted the dealership regarding this and they fought back arguing that it wasnt a transmission issue and that it ran fine. Have tried to call them back, but they have not responded in any way. Recently took it to a transmission shop in the area to see if it could be repaired, they got back to me and said the transmission had failed, and replacement would be the only option to keep the vehicle going. The quote was $8200. To make things worse, I still havent received the vehicles title and Ive owned the car for more than 15 days, which is a violation of California law that should result in the dealership paying a fine of $2500. This dealership should not be in business for its very poor and dishonest behavior, Im trying to get a lawyer involved to see if justice can be served.