As used in ORS 646A.480 to 646A.495: (1)(a) “Motor vehicle” means a self-propelled device, other than a motor home, that is used: (A) To transport persons or property upon a public highway; and (B) For personal, family or household purposes. (b) “Motor vehicle” does not include a motor vehicle owned as part of a fleet […]
(1) A vehicle repair shop shall prepare an estimate of the cost of work the vehicle repair shop proposes to perform on a motor vehicle before beginning the work. The vehicle repair shop not later than before receiving final payment shall give a copy of the estimate, either as a separate document or in the […]
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a vehicle repair shop may not take any of the following actions if an estimate prepared under ORS 646A.482 shows that taking the action will cost the owner or the owner’s designee more than $200: (a) Evaluate the condition of a motor vehicle. (b) Disassemble […]
(1) A vehicle repair shop may not: (a) Charge a person for work not performed on a motor vehicle even if the work is shown on an estimate for which the vehicle repair shop has obtained an authorization from the owner or the owner’s designee. (b) Provide or install used parts or any component system […]
(1) An owner may designate a person as the owner’s designee: (a) In writing, either on the estimate prepared under ORS 646A.482 or by means of a separate document. The owner shall sign a written designation made in accordance with this paragraph. If the designation is a separate document, the vehicle repair shop shall attach […]
