Business ProfileforIDrive Academy
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On February 24, 2023 the State of Michigan Secretary of State's office suspended the provider certificate of IDRIVE Academy LLC owned by Brian and Jessica Deshane. Brian Deshanes' instructor certificate was also suspended.
According to the state, the investigation found several violations, including exceeding the number of students allowed in a classroom, failing to provide integrated and related classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, failing to provide the required behind-the-wheel instruction and hours of observation and misrepresenting the quantity and quality of instruction provided to students.
MDOS said those students who took courses at IDRIVE Academy LLC would not be able to receive certificates of completion but are encouraged to file a complaint:
https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/sos/03preston/DESP11_Statement_of_Complaint.pdf?rev=88ef1e1ed7bd4bb5834108c4f4cdf62
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The Michigan Attorney General's office (AG) has issued a Notice of Intended Action (NIA) to iDrive Academy, LLC. The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) requested the assistance following complaints from consumers alleging iDrive engaged in deceptive business practices, used misleading marketing tactics, and failed to make refunds for driving classes that were paid for but never provided. iDrive is also accused of offering driver instruction to adult students whom it was not certified to instruct, as well as misrepresenting or falsifying course completion records. The AG's office claims these actions implicate several sections of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. Read more about the NIA or file a complaint with the AG's office here: https://www.michigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases/2023/06/05/ag-nessel-warns-ionia-driver-education-provider-of-intended-action
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- Location of This Business
- Portland, MI 48875-1456
- BBB File Opened:
- 3/2/2023
- Years in Business:
- 3
- Business Started:
- 10/27/2020
- Business Incorporated:
- 10/27/2020
- Type of Entity:
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Business Management
- Mr. Brian Deshane, Owner
- Contact Information
Principal
- Mr. Brian Deshane, Owner
Customer Contact
- Mr. Brian Deshane, Owner
Customer Complaints
0 Customer Complaints
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