The following describes a government action that has been resolved by either a settlement or a decision by a court or administrative agency. If the matter is being appealed, it will be noted below.

Mavis Tire Supply, LLC entered into a settlement on 3/15/2022, with the Georgia Department of Law resolving allegations that the company, which has over 50 locations in Georgia alone, engaged in unlawful and deceptive practices in the course of its vehicle repairs and its sale of automotive parts.

It is alleged that Mavis representatives informed consumers that their vehicles needed expensive repairs and/or parts when such was not the case. The company is also alleged to have represented that vehicle parts were new when they were actually used and/or not of the standard or model promised or required for the vehicle. Consumers also complained that the business did poor or incomplete work, which sometimes worsened or caused new problems to consumers’ vehicles. Mavis then allegedly failed to resolve those problems, despite having promised to either perform additional work or provide refunds. Some consumers complained that Mavis employees often suggested additional expensive procedures to fix the very problems allegedly created by the company itself.

In resolution of these allegations, Mavis entered into a settlement requiring the company to pay restitution of $15,804.63 to identified consumers; pay an additional $80,000.00 to be put into a consumer claim fund for non-identified consumers who may have suffered damage as a result of the company’s alleged deceptive acts; and implement remedial measures to ensure that the company is in compliance with the Fair Business Practices Act. Mavis must also pay $200,000.00 in civil penalties with $150,000.00 due before Dec. 21, 2022. Should the company violate any terms of the settlement between now and Dec. 31, 2024, the additional $50,000.00 will be due and payable.

Refunds

Georgia consumers who purchased parts or services provided by Mavis in the State of Georgia before March 15, 2022, may be entitled to compensation under the settlement and should fill out and submit a prescribed claim form, along with supporting documentation, to the Consumer Protection Division. Claim forms must be postmarked or faxed no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on June 13, 2022, to be considered for restitution. https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2022-03-23/mavis-tire-supply-enters-settlement