The bill amends the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act of 1974 to enhance the regulation of motor vehicle repair facilities in Michigan. It introduces new definitions, such as "auxiliary facility," and requires facility owners to provide detailed information during the registration process, including compliance with municipal requirements. The bill allows for the approval of auxiliary facilities under the same registration as the primary facility, provided they meet specific operational criteria. It also mandates that certified mechanics display their certification prominently and outlines consequences for non-compliance with repair standards. Additionally, the bill establishes a framework for registration and renewal, including a fee structure for expired licenses and provisions for facilities with gross revenues exceeding $300,000 to renew for up to four years.

Further amendments focus on customer estimates and the handling of replaced parts, requiring facilities to provide written estimates before repairs and prohibiting charges beyond the estimate without customer consent. It mandates the return of replaced parts to customers, with exceptions, and ensures customers are informed of their rights regarding estimates and inspections of replaced parts. The bill also addresses disputes over repairs, requiring facilities to retain replaced parts until disputes are resolved and to mark parts for identification. Lastly, it modifies the handling of fees collected under the act, directing them to the state's general fund, with certain exceptions, and sets an effective date of January 1, 2026, for the amendments.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 257.1302
As Passed by the House: 257.1302