Business ProfileforLakeside Auto Sales Inc.
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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.
On August 14, 2019 the United States Department of Justice Office, Western District of Pennsylvania announced the 17-count indictment on Andrew Gabler. The indictment states that from in and around January 2015, to in and around January 2019, Gabler falsely indicated that customers made a down payments, falsified and inflated the income of customers when submitting auto loan applications to financial institutions on behalf of customers. In addition, Mr. Gabler had extended warranties to be sold to customers buying a vehicle at Lakeside Auto Sales and deliberately failed to remit the paperwork and payment to the extended warranty company. Further, Mr. Gabler falsely reported vehicle sales to General Motors for vehicles that had not been sold in order to obtain expiring incentive rebates. Finally, Mr. Gabler deliberately did not inform S&T Bank when Lakeside Auto Sales sold a vehicle that the dealerships had purchased utilizing S&T Bank’s floor plan financing in order to delay and attempt to avoid the dealerships’ required payment to S&T Bank for the sold vehicles which had been purchased using S&T Bank’s floor plan financing.
This indictment stems from the January 2019 Federal Bureau of Investigation executing court authorized Federal search warrants at three locations associated with Lakeside Auto Group and its Owner, Andrew Gabler alleging financial troubles resulting in default of millions of dollars in loans. In a February 2019 Court order, the companies required outside oversight as the investigation continues, thus removing Gabler from running the businesses. In the civil Case, the Judge appointed the Hillyer Group LLC as receiver and primary decision maker of Lakeside Auto Group in January, after S&T Bank filed a number of default judgments totaling about $7.8 million. The Judge order also allowed the Hillyer Group to take possession of the business’s assets and possibly sell them to help recoup the bank’s losses.
On September 1, 2020, United States Department of Justice Office, Western District of Pennsylvania announced the guilty plea of Lakeside Auto Group and its Owner, Andrew Gabler.
On February 11, 2021, the Department if Justice announced that Gabler has been sentenced and imposed a $5,000 fine and ordered to make restitution in the amount of $1,696,210.63 on his conviction of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
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Overview
Lakeside Auto Sales was established in 2000, providing quality new and used cars with service departments in 3 convenient locations including a Body Shop and Parts Shop at their North East location. Their ASE Certified technicians and mechanics are specially trained to accommodate an extremely wide variety of makes and models. They offer a full range of repair and diagnostic services, which includes;
Brake System Repairs: ABS Diagnosis & Repair, Disc Brake Service, Drum Brake Service, Inspections & Diagnosis and Master Cylinders & Boosters.
Comfort System Repairs: AC Compressors, AC Service, Blower Motor, Evaporator Cores, Heater Cores, and System Diagnosis.
Cooling System Repairs: Cooling Fans, Leaks Diagnosed, Overheating Diagnosed, Water Pumps and Radiators.
Drive Train: Clutch Replacements, CV Joint & Boots, Differential Replacements, FWD Axles, Leaks Diagnosed and Transmission Replacements.
Electrical: Alternators, Batteries, Power windows & Locks, Shorts Diagnosed and Starters.
Engine Performance: Computer System Diagnosis, Drivability Diagnosis, Emissions Diagnosis & Repairs, Fuel Injection Service and Maintenance Tune-Up.
Engine Service: Engine Replacements, Head Gaskets, Intake Gaskets, Oil Leaks Diagnosed, and Timing Chains/Belts.
Exhaust & Muffler: Leaks, Exhaust Manifold, Exhaust Welding, Catalytic Converters, Flex Pipes & Gaskets and Muffler Replacement.
Maintenance: Chassis Lubrication, Cooling System Flush, Differential Lubrication, Oil & Filter Change, and Transmission Fluid & Filter Change
Steering/Suspension Systems: Ball Joint & Control Arms, Component Replacement, Inner & Outer Tie Rod Ends, Power Steering Pumps & Racks and Struts, Shocks, & Springs.
Business Details
This is a multi-location business.
- Location of This Business
- 7598 Belle Rd, Harborcreek, PA 16421-1529
- BBB File Opened:
- 10/29/2002
- Business Started:
- 1/1/2000
- Licensing Information:
- This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.BBB records show a license number of VD022595L for this business, issued by Pennsylvania Department of State
These agencies may include:
Pennsylvania Department of State
206 North Office Building
Harrisburg PA 17120
- Type of Entity:
- Corporation
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- Mr. Andrew Gabler, President
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Principal
- Mr. Andrew Gabler, President
Customer Contact
- Mr. Andrew Gabler, President
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Fax Numbers
- (814) 898-2254Primary Fax
Website Addresses
- (814) 898-2254
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