LaFontaine Automotive Group is introducing complimentary AI-assisted vehicle inspections for Michigan drivers, with automated scanning technology set to be installed across its 43 dealerships and more than 60 franchises.

The service will be available to any Michigan driver, regardless of the vehicle’s brand or where it was purchased. The first inspection lane opened on September 14, 2026, at LaFontaine Buick GMC Highland in Highland, Michigan. A complete schedule for the remaining locations has not been published.

What the scans inspect

The system, supplied by UVeye, uses cameras to capture images of a vehicle’s tires, exterior, and undercarriage as it moves through the inspection lane. Deep-learning software analyzes the images for issues including uneven tire tread, fluid leaks, corrosion, damaged underbody components, dents, and scratches.

UVeye says the scan takes only a few seconds and has an accuracy rate of 96 percent, although the announcement does not explain how that figure was determined. Drivers receive a report containing photographs and can discuss the findings with dealership employees.

UVeye also cautions that its results are intended to support a qualified technician’s inspection, not replace one. The system’s findings therefore should be treated as an initial assessment rather than a definitive diagnosis.

Questions about automated damage assessments

The technology has previously drawn questions from some Hertz customers. Several renters reported being charged for damage they said was not present after vehicles were scanned with UVeye equipment.

Those reports add context to LaFontaine’s free offering, although the dealership group’s scans will serve a different purpose. The accompanying images could help drivers and service advisors identify and discuss visible problems, while also providing documentation of what the system detected at the time of inspection.

LaFontaine and UVeye have not yet released a full timeline for bringing the inspection lanes to the group’s other Michigan dealerships.