By Summer Ballentine, MediaNews Group

The LaFontaine auto dealership suspended this week for allegedly selling used loaner vehicles as new cars is once again open for sales.

LaFontaine Chevrolet Buick GMC of St. Clair and the Michigan Department of State reached an agreement Wednesday that allows vehicle sales to resume, according to LaFontaine and state officials. The state had suspended the China Township dealership’s business license Tuesday.

The state fined LaFontaine $25,000 for selling loaner vehicles with as many as 6,000 miles of use as new vehicles, Department of State spokesperson Cheri Hardmon said in an email. LaFontaine also will be under increased state oversight through December 2026 and must conduct staff training.

LaFontaine has described the violation as a “clerical i

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