DENVER — Bianca Conner’s 2006 Lexus is sitting in an impound lot. The Denver paraeducator now holds the title — but can’t afford to get her car back.

Back in May, Conner bought the 2006 Lexus RX 330 for $2,500 through a private sale arranged by R&M Automotive.

“I was under the impression it was a dealership... I was looking forward to having that peace of mind,” Conner said.

Mohammed Madhoun, the shop’s owner, says they’re not a dealership — but sometimes connect customers who need cars with people trying to sell them.

In this case, the seller’s title also had an out-of-state co-owner, which caused months of delays.

While she waited, Conner said she used plates from another car and racked up multiple parking tickets.

“I basically was trying to hold out on handling those issues until

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