After operations were suspended by Michigan state officials last week, LaFontaine Chevrolet Buick GMC of St. Clair has reopened.
The details: According to state officials, the dealership opened back up after agreeing to a $25,000 fine, extended oversight through December 2026, and mandatory staff training for selling used loaner vehicles as new, reports the Detroit News.
According to a statement issued from LaFontaine to CBS News Detroit, the suspension, which lasted a single day, was "administrative in nature — stemming from confusion between automaker program requirements, dealer processes, and the State’s outdated regulatory statutes."
LaFontaine also claims that the quick resolution proves "the initial action was more of a headline-driven move by the State than a substantive compliance concern."
For context: This is the second time a LaFontaine dealership has been penalized for the same violation.
LaFontaine Hyundai of Livonia also paid a $25,000 fine, faced a one-day suspension, and entered a 24-month probation that included mandatory training.
Big picture: With state oversight now extended through 2026, the group faces heightened scrutiny to ensure compliance across its stores, as regulators continue tightening enforcement of retail disclosure rules.
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