NORFOLK, Va. — The commander of Naval Area Mid-Atlantic has added a Norfolk car dealership to its “no-go” list, citing reports of unethical business practices and unauthorized solicitation at Naval Station Norfolk.
Navy officials say Icon Motor Sports, located at 2400 East Indian River Road, “unfairly targets junior service members and takes advantage of their limited financial understanding and ability to walk away from negotiations.” ” he said.
In a news release, the Navy listed the practices the companies are accused of engaging in.
- It pretends to be a “free” driver safety course and not a dealership.
- Force military personnel without driver’s licenses to buy cars.
- Refuses to refund thousands of dollars in deposit after selling defective car.
- Making false promises to resell used cars.
- A military member will pay for two used cars.
- A description of the act of bird chasing on a naval base, where someone refers a potential customer to a particular outlet or salesperson for a set fee or compensation.
On August 18, the owners of this dealership were banned indefinitely from Naval Station Norfolk and all Naval Regional Facilities in the Mid-Atlantic region after the Armed Forces Discipline Board (AFDCB) discovered their practices.
The “no-go list” is used to identify businesses in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina that are prohibited to military personnel.
These companies will remain off-limits until the next scheduled AFDCB meeting, at which the status of each company on the list will be reviewed, and the others listed below.
- 7 City’s Custom & Design, 1062 37th St., Norfolk
- 7 City’s Custom & Design, 117 E. Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk
- Auto Works, 6100 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk
- D Motors, 881 E. Little Creek Rd., Norfolk.
- Best Price Auto Sales AKA US Auto Excellence, 3336 Holland Rd, Virginia Beach
- Mellow Smoke Tobacco Shop, 201 E. Berkely Ave., Ste. C, Norfolk
- Outer Edge Gifts, 760-B J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News.
- Prime Auto AKA Skyline Auto, 4114 E. Indian River Rd, Chesapeake
- The Vault, 389 W. 21st St., Norfolk
- The Vault, 15435-B Warwick Blvd., Newport News
- The Vault, 731 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News.
- TKYU Bar, 1910 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach
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