§ 10-1-640. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Motor Vehicle Warranty Practices Act.” History. Code 1981, § 10-1-640 , enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 2.
§ 10-1-641. Dealer’s Predelivery Preparation, Warranty Service, and Recall Work Obligations to Be Provided in Writing; Recovery of Costs; “Stop-Sale” Defined
Each franchisor, manufacturer, or distributor: Shall specify in writing to each of its dealers in this state the dealer’s obligations for predelivery preparation including the repair of damages incurred in the transportation of vehicles as set forth in Code Section 10-1-642, recall work, and warranty service on its products; Shall, at the election of the […]
§ 10-1-642. Risk of Loss for Vehicle in Transit
Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of any agreement of franchise, a manufacturer or distributor selling motor vehicles to dealers is liable for all damages to such motor vehicles before delivery to a carrier or transporter. If a dealer selects the carrier, the risk of loss passes to the dealer upon delivery of the vehicle […]
§ 10-1-643. Payment of Dealer’s Attorney’s Fees by Manufacturer, Distributor, or Warrantor
All manufacturers, distributors, and warrantors shall reimburse their dealers for reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by the dealer in defending any action in which the dealer is named as a defendant and in which the allegations set forth in the action are based solely upon claims of alleged defective or negligent manufacture, assembly, design of new […]
§ 10-1-644. Exemptions From Part
This part shall not be applicable with respect to vehicles shipped or contracted to be shipped prior to July 1, 1983, pursuant to contracts which contain provisions which are contrary to matters contained in this part. History. Code 1981, § 10-1-644 , enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 2.
§ 10-1-645. Uniform Warranty Reimbursement Agreement Amongst Dealers
Any manufacturer or franchisor and at least a majority of its dealers of the same line make may agree to a uniform warranty reimbursement agreement in an express written contract executed by a dealer principal or authorized designee of the dealer principal that specifically cites this Code section. The agreement shall only involve either reimbursement […]