A motor vehicle repair facility or motor vehicle parts installer shall not use a nonoriginal equipment manufacturer aftermarket crash part to repair a vehicle unless the part meets the specifications of section 44-1292 and unless the consumer is advised in a written notice attached to or printed on a repair estimate which:

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 44-1293

  • 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 the inner and outer panels. See Arizona Laws 44-1291
  • Installer: means an individual who actually does the work of replacing or repairing parts of a motor vehicle. See Arizona Laws 44-1291
  • Repair facility: means a motor vehicle dealer, garage, body shop or other commercial entity which undertakes the repair or replacement of those parts that generally constitute the exterior of a motor vehicle. See Arizona Laws 44-1291

1. Clearly identifies each part.

2. Contains the following information in ten point or larger type:

"This estimate has been prepared based on the use of replacement parts supplied by a source other than the manufacturer of your motor vehicle. Warranties applicable to these replacement parts are provided by the manufacturer or distributor of these parts rather than the manufacturer of your vehicle."

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