ABA Family Legal Guide

Automobiles

Car Inspections and Repairs

One way that states try to see that vehicles meet minimum safety standards is by imposing an inspection sticker requirement. Safety sticker requirements and inspection requirements vary from state to state. One thing you can be certain of is that at some stage you will need to make repairs on your car. You will need to decide whether to take your car to a dealer or to a local mechanic, or you might even want to make repairs yourself.

This section reveals how to protect yourself against fraudulent practices, incompetence, and overcharging. Many states have enacted statutes specifically governing car repairs, or have included car repairs in their unfair and deceptive practices statutes.

Subsections

1. Inspections
2. Repairs
3. Service Contracts