NRS487.6871. Display of sign by garage operator and body shop required; penalty.

      1.  Each garage operator shall display conspicuously in those areas of his or her place of business frequented by persons seeking repairs on motor vehicles a sign, not less than 22 inches by 28 inches in size, setting forth in boldface letters the following:

 

STATE OF NEVADA

 

REGISTERED GARAGE

 

THIS GARAGE IS REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

 

NEVADA AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CUSTOMER BILL OF RIGHTS AS A CUSTOMER IN NEVADA:

 

YOU have the right to receive repairs from a business that is REGISTERED with the Department of Motor Vehicles that will ensure the proper repair of your vehicle. (NRS 487.6871)

 

YOU have the right to receive a WRITTEN ESTIMATE of charges for repairs made to your vehicle which exceed $50. (NRS 487.6875)

 

YOU have the right to read and understand all documents and warranties BEFORE YOU SIGN THEM. (NRS 487.6871)

 

YOU have the right to INSPECT ALL REPLACED PARTS and accessories that are covered by a warranty and for which a charge is made. (NRS 487.6883)

 

YOU have the right to request that all replaced parts and accessories that are not covered by a warranty BE RETURNED TO YOU AT THE TIME OF SERVICE. (NRS 487.6883)

 

YOU have the right to require authorization BEFORE any additional repairs are made to your vehicle if the charges for those repairs exceed 20% of the original estimate or $100, whichever is less. (NRS 487.6877)

 

YOU have the right to receive a COMPLETED STATEMENT OF CHARGES for repairs made to your vehicle. (NRS 487.6893)

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

 

THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

 

      2.  Each body shop shall display conspicuously in those areas of its place of business frequented by persons seeking repairs on motor vehicles a sign, not less than 22 inches by 28 inches in size, setting forth in boldface letters the following:

 

STATE OF NEVADA

 

LICENSED BODY SHOP

 

THIS BODY SHOP IS LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

 

NEVADA AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CUSTOMER BILL OF RIGHTS AS A CUSTOMER IN NEVADA:

 

YOU have the right to receive repairs from a business that is LICENSED with the Department of Motor Vehicles that will ensure the proper repair of your vehicle. (NRS 487.6871)

 

YOU have the right to receive a WRITTEN ESTIMATE of charges for repairs made to your vehicle which exceed $50 and, if any, the rate of and circumstances under which you will be charged more than $50 for the storage of your vehicle. (NRS 487.6875)

 

YOU have the right to read and understand all documents and warranties BEFORE YOU SIGN THEM. (NRS 487.6871)

 

YOU have the right to INSPECT ALL REPLACED PARTS and accessories that are covered by a warranty and for which a charge is made. (NRS 487.6883)

 

YOU have the right to request that all replaced parts and accessories that are not covered by a warranty BE RETURNED TO YOU AT THE TIME OF SERVICE. (NRS 487.6883)

 

YOU have the right to require authorization BEFORE any additional repairs are made to your vehicle if the charges for those repairs exceed 20% of the original estimate or $100, whichever is less. (NRS 487.6877)

 

YOU have the right to receive a COMPLETED STATEMENT OF CHARGES for repairs made to your vehicle and for storage of your vehicle, if applicable. (NRS 487.6893)

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

 

THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

 

      3.  The sign required pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1 or 2 must include a replica of the Great Seal of the State of Nevada. The Seal must be 2 inches in diameter and be centered on the face of the sign directly above the words “STATE OF NEVADA.”

      4.  The sign required pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1 or 2 must also include the words “The Compliance Enforcement Division of the Department of Motor Vehicles can be reached at,” followed by the Internet address of the Compliance Enforcement Division and the telephone number of the nearest office of the Compliance Enforcement Division.

      5.  Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

      (Added to NRS by 2009, 2528, 2699; A 2013, 1978)