COLUMBUS, Ohio -- State Attorney General Jim Petro has filed suit against five Michigan motor vehicle dealers on behalf of consumers from 23 Ohio counties covering alleged violations from advertising to selling without a license in Ohio. "Vehicle dealers should follow the laws in Ohio or we will take action on behalf of Ohioans to protect consumers," Petro says.Consumer complaints allege misrepresentations at the point of sale. In one example, a motor vehicle that was advertised wasn't the motor vehicle the consumer received, but the consumer was told that the motor vehicle was of equal or better value. Consumers experienced hidden charges such as service contracts, accessories, destination, freight, dealer prep and handling fees. Other complaints stated consumers received their motor vehicles during non-business hours and when they had questions about the contract, they were told to call the dealer during business hours.While none of the dealers is incorporated or licensed in Ohio, several allegedly improperly sold advertising and vehicles in the Buckeye State. There were several alleged violations that pertained to the dealers' advertising techniques. Many ads did not contain the required disclosures. Important information, such as material costs, was not clearly and conspicuously displayed in the ads, which would be a violation of the Consumer Sales Practices Act.The lawsuit asks the court to prevent the dealerships from further violations of the Consumer Sales Practices Act. It also asks for consumer restitution and civil penalties of $25,000 per violation.Lawsuits filed include:State of Ohio vs. Champion Powersports Inc. filed in Cuyahoga CountyState of Ohio vs. Pilgrim Motorsports Inc. filed in Cuyahoga CountyState of Ohio vs. Ray's Powersports Inc. filed in Cuyahoga CountyState of Ohio vs. Great Lakes Powersports Inc. filed in Hancock CountyState of Ohio vs. Michigan Powersports Inc. filed in Huron County"