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Posts tagged “Legal Basics”
Practical guides for auto repair shop owners: answering every call, filling your bays, getting estimates approved, getting paid faster and earning more reviews.
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Right to Repair for Independent Repair Shops (2026)
Where automotive right to repair stands in October 2026 for independent shops: the 2014 MOU, Massachusetts' data law, Maine's new commission, the REPAIR Act and H.R. 7389, and practical steps today.
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Mechanics Lien in Auto Repair: A Shop Owner's Guide
The legal basics of the mechanic's (garage keeper's) lien: what it covers, when you can hold a car, how the lien is …
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Auto Repair Shop Storage Fees: Rules and Rates
How much a mechanic can charge for storage, when it can start, where to disclose it, and what California, Florida and Rhode …
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Abandoned Vehicle at a Repair Shop: What to Do
What to do when a customer won't pick up a car from your shop: the paper trail, contact attempts, when storage starts, …