As practically all drivers know, auto mechanics are one of the most critical parts of the car industry. They repair vehicles and often offer sage advice about what cars to buy. However, not all mechanics are created equally. Recently, two mechanics in Tenessee were charged with felonies for conspiring to defraud Ford after selling fraudulent car parts. 

These auto mechanics tried to pass off car parts as being from Ford

Many people trust auto mechanics to keep their vehicles running smoothly. Naturally, this also means believing that they are selling quality car parts. However, this isn’t always the case. According to WZTV Fox 17, two men from Tennessee, John Alan Nebel, 39, and Joshua David Nichols, 52, are facing felony charges for conspiracy to defraud Ford Motor Company. 

Regarding these auto mechanics, John was a co-owner of Wholesale Auto Group LLC, and Joshua was an independent contractor with the shop. Unfortunately, they allegedly sold old fuel injectors to customers that were packaged in boxes with Ford’s labeling. This made drivers belive that these fuel injectors would be eligible for Ford rebates. 

Apparently, Ford had a rebate program where car owners who bought legitimate fuel injectors could turn in the core from their old one and get $180. Of course, people who went to these auto mechanics attempted to get the $180 from Ford but were denied. Readers should also note that the new fuel injectors were supposed to cost around $300. However, these two mechanics acquired theirs for $35 to $45 each. They sold them to customers for $95 to $170. 

Both men are facing 20 years in prison and max fines of $250,000.