Unlicensed Prince Albert company fined $10K for selling vehicles

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – A Prince Albert, Sask. company has been fined for selling vehicles without a licence. Athforth Holdings was fined $10,000 on Nov. 24 after pleading guilty in court to violations of The Motor Dealer’s Act.

Saskatchewan’s financial and consumer affairs authority (FCAA) launched an investigation into the company in November 2013 after receiving complaints. It led to 54 charges being laid in May against George Yannacoulias, the owner and operator of PA Autobrokers, and Athforth Holdings.

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Both were charged with operating without a motor dealer licence and representing one’s self as being a licensed motor dealer without a valid licence.

A joint submission by the Crown and defence led to Athforth pleading guilty to 20 counts of operating without a motor dealer licence. Charges against Yannacoulias were withdrawn.

Athfort Holdings had its licence cancelled in 2008 due to violations of The Weights and Measures Act. Both Yannacoulias and Athfort Holdings remain unlicensed to sell motor vehicles in the province.

Any consumer with questions or suspicions should contact the FCAA at 306-787-5550.