Section 537B.1 – Title.

537B.1 Title. This chapter is entitled the “Motor Vehicle Service Trade Practices Act”. 90 Acts, ch 1010, §1

Section 537B.2 – Definitions.

537B.2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Consumer” means a person contracting for, or intending to contract for, repairs or service upon a motor vehicle used primarily for farm or personal use. 2. “Motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle as defined in section 321.1 which is subject to registration. […]

Section 537B.3 – Required trade practices.

537B.3 Required trade practices. 1. If a consumer authorizes, in writing, repairs or service upon a motor vehicle prior to the commencement of the repairs or service, a conspicuous disclosure in substantially the following language shall appear on the authorization form or on a separate form provided to the consumer at the time of the […]

Section 537B.4 – Aftermarket parts.

537B.4 Aftermarket parts. 1. As used in this section: a. “Aftermarket crash part” means a replacement for any of the nonmechanical sheet metal or plastic parts which generally constitute the exterior of a motor vehicle, including inner and outer panels, which replacement is not manufactured or marketed by the original equipment manufacturer of the motor […]

Section 537B.6 – Deceptive act or practice.

537B.6 Deceptive act or practice. It is a deceptive act or practice for a supplier to: 1. Fail to comply with the requirements of section 537B.3. 2. Make the performance of any repair or service contingent upon a consumer’s waiver of any rights provided for in this chapter. 3. Fail to obtain oral or written […]