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Great Lakes Family Auto (Grand Rapids, MI) — lot visit notes

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Yard report from Grand Rapids, MI: Great Lakes Family Auto runs about 32 vehicles, weighted toward family SUVs and sedans. Dealer permit posted at the office window; checked against the state board and it is current, roughly 23 years on the books.

Lot address: 3080 Family Plaza, Grand Rapids, MI. Visitor parking: Front-lot customer stalls facing the office; overflow on the side street near Grand Rapids lot gate.

  • Doc fee: $399, printed on the buyer's order — not a surprise line at signing.
  • Pre-purchase inspection allowed on their lift or off-site — no pushback.
  • Titles: staff says about 91% of units have title in hand; they showed the folder when asked.
  • Coverage: no warranty — as-is, but any inspection welcome.

Lane verdict: caution flag. Two units had title status answered vaguely on first ask. Nothing provably wrong, but this board's rule is: vague on titles once, verify everything twice.

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