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1.As used in this section:
a.“Aftermarket crash part” means a replacement for any of the nonmechanical sheet
metal or plastic parts which generally constitute the exterior of a motor vehicle, including
inner and outer panels, which replacement is not manufactured or marketed by the original
equipment manufacturer of the motor vehicle. Aftermarket crash part does not include
replacement glass for the windows, windshield, or backlight of the motor vehicle.
b.“Motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle as defined in section 321.1 which is subject to
registration.
c.“Repair facility” means a motor vehicle dealer, garage, body shop, or other person,
which undertakes the repair or replacement of those parts of a motor vehicle that generally
constitute the exterior of a motor vehicle for a fee.
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1. As used in this section:
a. “Aftermarket crash part” means a replacement for any of the nonmechanical sheet
metal or plastic parts which generally constitute the exterior of a motor vehicle, including
inner and outer panels, which replacement is not manufactured or marketed by the original
equipment manufacturer of the motor vehicle. Aftermarket crash part does not include
replacement glass for the windows, windshield, or backlight of the motor vehicle.
b. “Motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle as defined in section 321.1 which is subject to
registration.
c. “Repair facility” means a motor vehicle dealer, garage, body shop, or other person,
which undertakes the repair or replacement of those parts of a motor vehicle that generally
constitute the exterior of a motor vehicle for a fee.
2. Arepairfacilityshallnotuseaftermarketcrashpartsintherepairofacustomer’smotor
vehicle without disclosing the proposed use of such parts in the estimate of repairs given to
the customer prior to the repair of the motor vehicle. The estimate shall be in writing and
shall clearly identify each part proposed to be used which is an aftermarket crash part. The
following information shall appear in ten point type, or larger, on or attached to the estimate:
This estimate has been prepared based on the use of aftermarket
crash parts supplied by a source other than the manufacturer of
yourmotorvehicle. Anywarrantiesapplicabletothesereplacement
parts are provided by the manufacturer or distributor of these parts
rather than the manufacturer of your vehicle.
3. An aftermarket crash part supplied for use in this state after January 1, 1991, shall
have affixed or inscribed upon the part the logo or name of its manufacturer. A repair
facility installing an aftermarket crash part on a motor vehicle shall install the part so that
the manufacturer’s logo or name is visible upon inspection after installation whenever
practicable.
4. It is a deceptive act or practice for a repair facility or manufacturer or distributor of
aftermarket crash parts to fail to comply with the requirements of this section.