An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, further providing for title of act; in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in vehicles, further providing for license to engage in business, for reimbursement for all parts and service required by the manufacturer or distributor and reimbursement audits, for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors and for manufacturer or distributor repurchase of inventory and equipment and providing for consumer data protection.

Key provisions

• Requires a license to engage in the business of a vehicle dealer, including new vehicle dealers, used vehicle dealers, and recreational vehicle dealers.
• Establishes reimbursement procedures for dealers who provide labor, parts, and materials under warranty or service contracts.
• Prohibits manufacturers from requiring dealers to purchase goods or services from preferred vendors.
• Addresses unlawful acts by manufacturers and distributors, including repurchase of inventory and equipment.
• Includes consumer data protection provisions, limiting manufacturer access to dealer data and requiring transparency.
• Clarifies compensation rules for labor and parts under warranty and service agreements.
• Restricts manufacturers’ ability to impose unreasonable restrictions on dealer operations.
• Addresses the sale and activation of over-the-air vehicle accessories and upgrades.

Who is affected