Chapter ATCP 132

MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR

ATCP 132.01   Definitions.

ATCP 132.02   Repair authorization.

ATCP 132.03   Written repair order.

ATCP 132.04   Repair price information.

ATCP 132.05   Estimated completion date.

ATCP 132.06   Additional authorization.

ATCP 132.07   Replaced parts; return or inspection.

ATCP 132.08   Repair invoice.

ATCP 132.09   Prohibited practices.

ATCP 132.10   Repair records.

ATCP 132.11   Waivers.

Ch. ATCP 132 Note Note: Chapter Ag 132 was renumbered chapter ATCP 132 under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., Stats., Register, April, 1993, No. 448; Chapter ATCP 132 as it existed on December 31, 1994 was repealed and a new chapter ATCP 132 was created effective January 1, 1995.

Ch. ATCP 132 Note Note: This chapter is adopted under authority of s. 100.20 (2), Stats., and is administered by the Wisconsin department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection. Violations of this chapter may be prosecuted under s. 100.20 (6), 100.26 (3) or 100.26 (6), Stats. A person who suffers a monetary loss because of a violation of this chapter may sue the violator directly under s. 100.20 (5), Stats., and may recover twice the amount of the loss, together with costs and reasonable attorneys fees.

ATCP 132.01 ATCP 132.01 Definitions. As used in this chapter:

ATCP 132.01(1) (1) “Accessory” means an item, such as a radio, audio system component or cellular communications device, that is designed to be attached to a motor vehicle and that is attached by cutting, drilling, fastening with screws or bolts, establishing electrical connections, or intruding into any existing component, part or system in a motor vehicle.

ATCP 132.01(2) (2) “Customer” means a natural person, corporation or business entity that owns, operates or controls a motor vehicle that is the subject of a repair transaction. “Customer” includes a person who is authorized to act on the customer’s behalf, or who acts on the customer’s behalf with the customer’s apparent authorization. “Customer” does not include a shop subcontracting a repair to another shop.

ATCP 132.01(3) (3) “Department” means the State of Wisconsin department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection.

ATCP 132.01(4) (4) “Estimate” means either of the following, but does not include a firm price quotation under s. ATCP 132.04 (3):

ATCP 132.01(4)(a) (a) An oral or written repair price estimate that a shop representative gives to a customer, including any estimate required under s. ATCP 132.04 (4), 132.06 (1) (a) or (2).

ATCP 132.01(4)(b) (b) The price specified by the customer under estimate alternative number 2, as shown in s. ATCP 132.04 (2).

ATCP 132.01(5) (5) “Estimated completion date” means the estimated repair completion date under s. ATCP 132.05 or, if no estimated completion date is provided under s. ATCP 132.05, the date on which the motor vehicle, component, part or accessory is delivered to the shop for repair.