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Washington Auto Repair Act: A Shop Owner's Guide

What Washington's Automotive Repair Act, chapter 46.71 RCW, requires of a repair shop: estimates over $100, the three customer choices, the 110% limit, the sign, invoices, replaced parts, records and what a violation costs.

October 21, 2026 · Read the post →
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New York Auto Repair Shop Laws: A Shop Owner's Guide

What New York's Motor Vehicle Repair Shop Registration Act and the DMV's Part 82 regulations require: who registers, fees, the green sign, …

Oct 21, 2026
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OEM vs Aftermarket Parts: How to Explain It to Customers

OEM, OES, aftermarket, remanufactured, rebuilt and used parts in plain words, what the FTC says about warranties, the disclosure rules in California, …

Oct 21, 2026
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Auto Repair Invoice Template: What Must Be on It

A complete auto repair invoice template with worked numbers, and the items state laws require: itemized labor and parts, new or used …

Oct 21, 2026
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Auto Repair Authorization Form: Template and Rules

A fill-in auto repair authorization form, the fields state laws ask for, and how to record phone, text and e-signature approvals and …

Oct 21, 2026
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Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act: A Shop Owner's Guide

What Florida's Motor Vehicle Repair Act requires of repair shops: FDACS registration and fees, the written estimate and waiver disclosure over $150, …

Oct 21, 2026
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California BAR Auto Repair Rules: A Shop Owner's Guide

What California's Bureau of Automotive Repair requires of a repair dealer, from registration and Write It Right estimates to recorded approvals, tear-downs, …

Oct 21, 2026
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Auto Repair Estimate Laws by State: 10-State Guide

Written estimate, authorization and over-the-estimate rules in California, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, Maryland and Connecticut, from the …

Oct 21, 2026