Alaska 2023-2024 Regular Session

Alaska Senate Bill SB144

Introduced
5/9/23  
Refer
2/28/24  
Introduced
5/9/23  

Caption

Rates: Motor Vehicle Warranty Work

Impact

The amendments proposed by SB 144 are expected to influence the existing laws related to warranty work. By establishing that rates for labor and time allowances must not be less than what dealers typically charge for similar services, the bill aims to uplift the standards of compensation in warranty work, potentially benefiting vehicle dealers financially. Moreover, it addresses a critical aspect of dealer-manufacturer relationships, requiring manufacturers to compensate dealers fairly for warranty services provided.

Summary

Senate Bill 144 aims to amend Alaska's statutes regarding the rates and time allowances for warranty work performed by new motor vehicle dealers. Specifically, the bill seeks to ensure that the compensation schedule includes provisions for both parts and labor that align with what dealers charge their retail customers for non-warranty service work. This change intends to create a fairer compensation framework for dealers engaging in warranty repairs, thus promoting a more equitable business environment in the automotive service industry.

Contention

While discussions surrounding SB 144 may not have been extensively documented, potential points of contention could arise over the definition of 'average retail percentage markup' and how it is applied in practice. Additionally, there might be debates surrounding the fiscal impact on manufacturers, as they might resist mandates that could increase their operational costs related to warranty claims. The bill attempts to strike a balance between dealer operational sustainability and manufacturer considerations, which could lead to discussions regarding fairness in the warranty work market.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AK HB1515

Motor vehicle warranty work compensation.

AK SF0106

Motor vehicle dealer and manufacturer warranty rates.

AK HB1515

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 51-07-29 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to motor vehicle warranty work compensation.

AK SB00119

An Act Concerning Used Motor Vehicle Warranties.

AK HB2709

Relating to a warrantor's obligations with respect to extended warranties for motor vehicles; prescribing an effective date.

AK SB1917

Relating to motor vehicle franchised dealers and the reimbursement of motor vehicle franchised dealers by manufacturers and distributors for warranty, recall, over-the-air, and preparation and delivery work.

AK HB3859

Relating to motor vehicle franchised dealers and the reimbursement of motor vehicle franchised dealers by manufacturers and distributors for warranty, recall, over-the-air, and preparation and delivery work.

AK A08773

Requires every franchisor, including its affiliates and subsidiaries to properly fulfill any warranty agreement and/or franchisor's service contract and to compensate each of its franchised motor vehicle dealers for warranty parts and labor, including but not limited to all warranty repairs, extended service contract repairs, extended warranty repairs, campaigns, service bulletins, policy repairs, component part warranties, factory compensated repairs, recalls, diagnostics, parts and other voluntary stop-sell repairs, and any other franchisor compensated repairs; relates to reimbursement to a motor vehicle dealer from a motor vehicle franchisor.

AK S08360

Requires every franchisor, including its affiliates and subsidiaries to properly fulfill any warranty agreement and/or franchisor's service contract and to compensate each of its franchised motor vehicle dealers for warranty parts and labor, including but not limited to all warranty repairs, extended service contract repairs, extended warranty repairs, campaigns, service bulletins, policy repairs, component part warranties, factory compensated repairs, recalls, diagnostics, parts and other voluntary stop-sell repairs, and any other franchisor compensated repairs; relates to reimbursement to a motor vehicle dealer from a motor vehicle franchisor.

AK SB1308

Motor vehicle dealers; recall and warranty costs, right of first refusal.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.