California State Assembly Bill 2825 had an amendment added yesterday that would also require auto repairs shops to provide the vehicle owner with copies of the parts invoices. 

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          ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
          AB 2825 (Carter)
          As Amended May 27, 2008
          Majority vote 

           BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS             8-0
          APPROPRIATIONS      11-1

          
          SUMMARY  :  Requires an automotive repair dealer (dealer) to
          provide written certification that the crash parts identified on
          the written estimate, prior to the completion of the repairs and
          on the attached invoices, are the same crash parts installed on
          the vehicle.  Specifically,  this bill  :   

          1)Requires both the invoice and the prior written estimate to
            disclose whether new, used, rebuilt, reconditioned or
            remanufactured parts were or are going to be supplied.

          2)Requires dealers to provide a notice to a consumer, as
            specified, that the substitution of parts without prior
            approval from the customer is unlawful, and the consumer may
            contact the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) for more
            information.

          3)Requires dealers to provide copies of invoices from the
            distributor, dealer or manufacturer for all crash parts
            installed in excess of $50.  

          4)Requires dealers to provide, as specified, written
            certification that the crash parts identified on the written
            estimate, prior to the completion of the repairs and on the
            attached invoices, are the same crash parts installed on the
            vehicle.  

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          5)Specifies the form and content of the written certification to
            be made by a dealer to consumers.

          6)Becomes operative on January 1, 2010.

          7)Makes legislative findings and declarations.