A Brewer car dealership is suing Toyota’s sales division, saying it is reimbursing just 1 cent for spare key fobs that are supposed to be sold with a new car.

Downeast Toyota filed a lawsuit Monday in Bangor District Court against Toyota Motor Sales, USA. It alleges Toyota is violating Maine law and depriving Downeast of profit. The Brewer-based dealership is asking for $793 to cover the fob issues, as well as compensation for attorney fees, the lawsuit said.

Downeast’s problem appears to be a symptom of a nationwide issue. A chip shortage started during COVID-19 and ripples are still felt today. Some manufacturers had partially constructed vehicles they were unable to ship because chips were missing, CNBC reported .

Toyota started providing one key fob with new vehicles instead of th

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