Michigan Warranty Reimbursement State Law

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Receive Retail Reimbursement for your Warranty in Michigan

Michigan – Section 445.1577a § 17a

State Law Allows Labor Increase

Yes

State Law Allows Parts Increase

Yes

State Submission Requirements

  • Oldest RO in Days: 180
  • Number of Qualifying RO’s (a): 100
  • Or 90 Days of consecutive RO’s (b)
  • OEM Response – Days: 45
  • Increases Begins After OEM Receives submission unless disputing results – Days: 30

State Inclusion/Exclusions

  • Repairs for manufacturer special events, specials, or promotional discounts for retail customer repairs.
  • Parts sold at wholesale.
  • Routine maintenance not covered under any retail customer warranty, such as oil changes, fluids, filters, or belts not provided in the course of repairs.
  • Nuts, bolts, or fasteners or similar items that do not have an individual part number.
  • Tires, tire repair, tire rotation, or other tire services.
  • Vehicle reconditioning.
  • Installation or repair of accessories.
  • Repairs of vehicle body damage caused by a collision, a road hazard, the force of the elements, vandalism, or theft.
  • Vehicle emission or safety inspections required by law.
  • Manufacturer approved and reimbursed goodwill or policy repairs or replacements.
  • Repairs for which volume discounts have been negotiated with government agencies.

Notes: If the State Statute does not specifically list the item as excluded, the OEM will use their own definition on what to exclude from the submission. Dealer may apply for parts and/or labor increase twice per calendar year.