Sec. 16. (a) A manufacturer, its agent, or authorized dealer may not refuse to diagnose or repair any vehicle for the purpose of avoiding liability under this chapter.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 24-5-13-16

  • buyer: means any person who, for purposes other than resale or sublease, enters into an agreement or contract within Indiana for the transfer, lease, or purchase of a motor vehicle covered under this chapter. See Indiana Code 24-5-13-3
  • dealer: has the meaning set forth in Indiana Code 24-5-13-3.1
  • manufacturer: means any person who is engaged in the business of manufacturing motor vehicles, or, in the case of motor vehicles not manufactured in the United States, any person who is engaged in the business of importing motor vehicles. See Indiana Code 24-5-13-4
  • vehicle: means any self-propelled vehicle that:

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     (b) A manufacturer, its agent, or authorized dealer shall provide a buyer with a written repair order each time the buyer’s vehicle is brought in for examination or repair. The repair order must indicate all work performed on the vehicle including examination of the vehicle, parts, and labor.

As added by P.L.150-1988, SEC.1.