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The Department of State has suspended the registration of Saginaw used-vehicle dealer Butterfields Used Cars & Wholesaling, 4756 Dixie Highway, after the dealer failed to comply with requests by regulation agents to inspect dealership records.
Regulatory staff attempted a facility and records inspection of Butterfields on Jan. 11 following a consumer complaint. The owner, Carey Butterfield, refused to cooperate and refused the inspection of facility records. On Jan. 24, a follow-up inspection was attempted; the owner told the agent he would provide the information by Jan. 29, but no records were forthcoming. The agent contacted the owner again by phone Feb. 22 and left a message. To date, the owner still has refused to provide the requested records for inspection as required by law.
A summary suspension was served March 28 and applies to both the dealership and repair facility at Butterfields because the complaint investigated involved the repair of a vehicle the consumer had bought from the dealership.
Laws requiring detailed recordkeeping protect against the sale of stolen vehicles and parts and ensure the vehicle buyer receives a valid title and proper registration.
The Department of State’s Office of Investigative Services inspects and investigates automotive-related businesses. Consumers who have a complaint against Butterfields Used Cars & Wholesaling are encouraged to call the Office of Investigative Services automotive complaint line at 517-335-1410.
Dealers may request an administrative hearing to contest their suspension and may regain their license if they show they’ve complied with the law. Additional administrative actions are also possible.
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Today at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson was joined by Lansing Mayor Andy Schor and representatives from DTE Energy and Miller Canfield to announce the growth of the successful Road to Restoration program . . .
The Secretary of State office at 33 Patrick Dr. in Bad Axe will be closed for two weeks for a remodeling project, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions.
The Board of State Canvassers will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Apr. 28, at the Binsfeld Office Building Room 1100, 201 Townsend Street in Lansing.
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) joined partners in Kalamazoo on Friday for a Road to Restoration clinic, serving more than 200 Michiganders looking to understand the necessary steps to regain their driver's licenses.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today testified before the House Elections Committee in favor of bills that would support military families deployed overseas and parents who choose to run for office.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced improvements to the mechanic certification process.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today reminded motorists to be alert and attentive while sharing the road with motorcyclists as she relaunched the Michigan Department of State’s (MDOS) annual “Look Twice. Save a Life.” public education campaign.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today made the following statement regarding the signing of Senate Bill 259 (Wojno), which has been filed and given immediate effect as Public Act 25 of 2023:
The Secretary of State office at 408 S. Saginaw St. in Flint will permanently close at 5 p.m. Friday, May 5, as it moves to a new location.
