The Gig May Finally Be Up: Mounting Evidence Against Samuel Polyak, Polykup, and Gutwill

The walls are closing in on Samuel Polyak of Polykup and David Gutwill of Ultimate Car Care in Fair Lawn. A combination of official state records, court proceedings, consumer complaints, and advocacy pressure is creating unprecedented scrutiny.

The latest bombshell comes from the New Jersey Department of the Treasury. Certified documents show Polykup Inc. had no Certificate of Authority to do business in New Jersey until April 1, 2026 — despite being incorporated in New York since 2019 and actively operating a “MECHANIC, AUTOMOBILES” business at the 5-11 Eugene Street residential address in Fair Lawn. This long-term failure to register properly can trigger significant penalties, including fines and restrictions on legal actions in state courts.

This revelation arrives as the New Jersey Auto Owners Association submits evidence to Fair Lawn Police and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office that Polyak allegedly drove a customer’s silver Smart Fortwo Cabrio without authorization. The NJAOA continues its high-profile campaign, including daily protests, over the Acura NSX EV conversion case involving a vulnerable 90-year-old client. Allegations of dangerous recalled batteries, missing parts, and ignored court orders have led to motions for sanctions against Polyak.

Polykup Inc. entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2026. Gutwill’s prior felony record and business connections add further context. The use of a residential address for commercial auto work also raises clear questions under Fair Lawn’s Chapter 125 zoning rules for home occupations.

For years, consumers may have been dealing with an operation that lacked basic state authorizations. The combination of the new Treasury records, the Smart Fortwo referral, ongoing litigation, and public protests suggests the era of operating without accountability may be ending.

Vehicle owners with similar experiences are urged to contact the NJAOA. Regulators at the Treasury, MVC, and Fair Lawn zoning have the documentation they need to act. The gig may finally be up.