Michigan dealership busted for mixing up this tiny detail: Which cars on their lot are new or used

LaFontaine Chevrolet Buick GMC of St. Clair, located in China Township, Michigan, has reopened after a brief suspension of its license. However, the dealership’s return to business comes amid new scrutiny from state regulators.

According to the Michigan Department of State (MDOS), the dealership sold previously used vehicles as service loaners but called them brand new, in what the agency described as a serious violation of consumer protection laws. The MDOS ordered the dealership’s license suspended on November 4, 2025, citing “imminent harm to the public.”