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Couple ends up with vehicle they couldn't legally drive

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nichole Dobbins had Alayah and, then, Myles.

"We have other cars, but they can't hold all of us," she said.

So she and her husband bought a used SUV.  The dealer, Barrett Motor Company, in Rock Hill, gave them a temporary tag. It expired July 20. On July 27, Dobbins still didn't have the permanent one or, she says, any answers.

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Dobbins said she complained to the dealer repeatedly.

"We can't get a permanent tag for it and we can't ride around on that tag forever."

In fact, it's illegal.  "It's time for them to do what they agreed to do."

If you're pulled over, show the officer your bill of sale and tell him or her you filed a complaint against the dealer.  But the officer can still ticket you.

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So Action 9 left her and went right to the dealer.  It's not clear what the problem was, but the business promised to resolve it that day and it did.  Dobbins sent Action 9 a message on Facebook, saying she had her tag.

Tell your state's DMV as soon as you suspect a problem.

In North Carolina, you have 30 days to get a permanent tag.  If you don't, use this form.

In South Carolina, you have 45 days.  If you don't, use this form.

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