Washington Warranty Reimbursement State Law

Washington – RCW § 46.96.105

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: 30
• Increases Begins After OEM Receives submission unless disputing results – Days: 30

State Inclusion/Exclusions

• Repairs for manufacturer or distributor special events, specials, or promotional discounts for retail customer repairs.
• Parts sold at wholesale or at reduced or specially negotiated rates for insurance repairs.
• Routine maintenance not covered under warranty, such as fluids, filters, and belts not provided in the course of repairs.
• Nuts, bolts, fasteners, and similar items that do not have an individual part number.
• Tires.
• Batteries and light bulbs; and Vehicle reconditioning.

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 once per calendar year.