BEWARE Of NON-LICENSED" Mechanic Auto Repair" Ads.

　　Any Individual or Business OPERATING WITHOUT A STATE MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR LICENSE (MVR) AND A FLA. DEPT. of REVENUE CERTIFICATE and COUNTY/CITY LICENSE IS OPERATING THAT BUSINESS ILLEGALLY. FLORIDA LAW REQUIRES A LICENSE be provided by the State and Local Municipalities to Corporations and individuals Performing Any Type Automobile Repairs and/or Services.

　　*** HAVE YOU BEEN RIPPED OFF ***.

　　*** NO RECEIPT PROVIDED ??? ***.

　　*** NO ESTIMATE GIVEN ??? ***.

　　*** YOU DID N'T AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL REPAIR(s)? ***.

　　Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act... LAW.

　　The Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act was created to help consumers with matters associating with motor automobile repair service stores.

　　The act applies to dealerships of secondhand and brand-new motorcycles, automobiles and trucks; garages; service stations; self-employed persons; truck stops; and paint, body, brake, muffler, transmission, mobile repair and glass shops.

　　If the repair will certainly cost even more than $100, the repair shop must offer you the choice of:.

　　Asking for a written estimate;.

　　If the repair exceeds a quantity you specify; or, being alerted by the shop.

　　Not needing a composed price quote at all.

　　* Consumers have to sign and date one of the above choices. Motor Vehicle Repair stores can not require you to waive your right to a quote.

　　When a written price quote is required, you have to be provided a copy.

　　Ask if the rates priced estimate are for new, rebuilt or used parts. Make sure the composed estimate clearly specifies which condition.

　　The service center must get your approval before exceeding the repair service expense by more than $10 or 10 percent, whichever is higher, but not to go beyond $50, so see to it you offer them a contact number where you can be reached.

　　You can cancel repair works if they go beyond the repair service and the quote store need to reassemble the car, unless it is harmful to drive. If you were provided notification of that charge on the quote, the store might charge you for tear-down and reassembly only.

　　You are entitled by state law to get back any replaced parts if you requested them. The repair shop could charge a charge, and, if the parts are under service warranty agreement with the manufacturer or supplier, they might not be returned to you.

　　*** HAVE YOU BEEN RIPPED OFF ***.

　　*** NO RECEIPT PROVIDED ??? ***.

　　*** NO ESTIMATE GIVEN ??? ***.

　　*** YOU DID N'T AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL REPAIR(s)? ***.

　　Report Violators to the Florida Division of Consumer Services.

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　　They will be "FINED" appropriately to FLA. STATUTE LAW, on a Per Occurrence Basis.

　　IN ADDITION, BY LAW LICENSED INDIVIDUALS/ENTITIES ARE REQUIRED TO POST THEIR STATE LICENSE REGISTRATION NUMBER (MVR) IN PLAIN VIEW WITHIN ANY ADVERTISEMENT.

　　Constantly demand to see this License before dedicating yourself to Unlicensed and Illegally Performed Repairs and illegal undertakings(s) of Attempted Business (FRAUD).

　　Make certain To Request the Repair Facilities Current Motor Vehicle Registration Number (MVR).

　　Just because somebody states they have ?? Years of Experience does not certify them to "Legally" Offer Repair Services to the general public, nor does it verify knowledge. It only communicates an overall lack of respect and neglect to the Rules and Laws that were created to Protect the general public from this type of Fraudulent Service(s) Provider Predator.

　　They are ill geared up, not being legally Insured and having neither Resources nor Capital to accommodate any kind of Warranty. Additionally, you will have no 'Legal' recourse for action versus them not having a Legitimate Repair Order/Receipt.

　　YOU WILL IN THE END LOSE YOUR MONEY, ADDITIONALLY BEING STILL IN NEED OF COMPETENTLY PERFORMED REPAIRS.

　　Always, Always Obtain a Receipt/Finalized Repair Order with the Individual(s) or Repair Entities Name Imprinted on it. GET A LEGITIMATE READABLE RECEIPT.

　　*** REPORT VIOLATORS ***.

　　*** DID YOU GET RIPPED OFF ***.

　　*** REPORT VIOLATORS ***.

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　　FLORIDA DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES.