James Joseph Vega J.J. User Car Sales Hayward , California

I bought a 1986 Mercedes 420 SEL 3 days ago. The car was my daughter's first car. She had worked all summer saving for her first car. WE bought the Mercedes from a " J.J." Vega. He met us in front of an apartment complex in Hayward , CA ( 39530 Kay Street). The car was very clean. Low miles for a 1986 Mercedes. Although, now, I question the mileage.
I asked 'J.J' at the time of the test drive if the car had passed a smog test. "Yes," was his reply. I asked if he knew of anything majorily mechanically wrong with the car. He stated he had it checked out and "it was in very good shape". Specifically, "Brakes were good , Tires were good with the exception  of the rear passenger  tire". Accordding to J.J.,  this tire should be good for a " couple months". He seemed very knowledgeable about the car. He stated all it would really need soon is an oil change.

I brought the car to DMV for the title exchange. The DMV employee stated the prior owner's check had bounced for last year's registration. I was responsible for this cost if I wanted to register the car in my daughter's name. The DMV employee asked for the smog certification. I , of course, had J.J.'s word , but no certificate. The DMV employee told me the seller is responsible for the smog certificate. I went to have the car smogged. It did NOT pass. It needs a Catalytic Convertor about $ 400.00 charge before the car will pass a smog test. The mechanic informed me the sellar is responsible for the smog certificate.

I have called J.J. or AKA James Joseph Vega numerous times. He has not returned my calls. I have seen prevoius RIP OFF ccomplaints about him. I will add to these complaints. I intend to take legal action. J.J. or James Joseph Vega advertises on Craig's List....SO BEWARE !!! BEWARE!!!