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Livonia vehicle dealership agrees to fines and penalties, resumed operations Dec. 6
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LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) has entered an agreement with LaFontaine Motors of Livonia Inc., in which the vehicle dealership admits to all violations found by MDOS and agrees to accept financial and other penalties. The dealership, also known as LaFontaine Hyundai of Livonia and located at 34715 Plymouth Rd. in Livonia, had its license suspended by MDOS on Dec. 4 for imminent harm to the public.
The licensee admitted to the following violations of the Michigan Vehicle Code:
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Fraudulent acts in connection with selling or otherwise dealing in vehicles.
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Misrepresented a vehicle as new.
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Failed to make application for title and registration in the purchaser’s name within 21 days of vehicle delivery.
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Failed to have title in immediate possession with the proper odometer information properly completed.
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Failed to properly issue a temporary registration.
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Failed to properly complete the RD-108.
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Improper use of dealer plates.
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Improper odometer disclosure.
These violations were discovered during an investigation by MDOS regulatory staff into allegations that the dealership was falsifying documentation so it could lease used vehicles as new.
LaFontaine Motors of Livonia, Inc. has agreed to an alternative penalty agreement in lieu of an administrative hearing. Under this agreement, the dealer will pay a $25,000 financial penalty, complete a 24-month probation period, participate in dealer training for managers and employees within the next 90 days, and will be subject to periodic unannounced inspections by MDOS regulatory staff.
Consumers who have a complaint against LaFontaine Motors of Livonia, Inc. can call the MDOS Office of Investigative Services automotive complaint line at 844-372-8356.
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