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Under Washington's Auto Repair Law, Chapter 46.71 RCW , customers are entitled to:

  1. A written estimate for repairs that will cost more than $100, unless waived or absent face-to-fact contact (see item 4).

  2. Return or inspection of all replaced parts, if requested at the time of repair authorization.

  3. Authorize orally or in writing any repairs that exceed the estimated total pre-sales tax cost by more than 10 percent.

  4. Authorize any repairs orally or in writing if the customer's vehicle is left with the facility without face-to-face contact between the customer and the repair facility personnel.

  5. A copy of the invoice that clearly and accurately lists all work performed and parts supplied.

A repair facility that fails to comply with these requirements may not file a possessory or chattel lien for the amount of unauthorized parts or labor upon the motor vehicle or component. This general summary is not intended to cover all legal implications of the law.

 


References

Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 46.71

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