On July 1st, CA Assembly Bill 2825 was amended with key language which has upset many repair facilities in the state. They feel this will put more “work” on their plate forcing them to process even more paperwork. In my opinion, All parts and their prices should be documented. It’s only fair for all parties involved to know the true costs.
(b) The first page of the final invoice shall contain the following statement in 12-point boldface type or larger enclosed in a box: "INSTALLING A PART, OTHER THAN A PART DESCRIBED ON THE WRITTEN ESTIMATE, WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE CUSTOMER, IS UNLAWFUL. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE STATE BUREAU OF AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR. IF, ON THE WRITTEN ESTIMATE, YOU CHOSE TO RECEIVE COPIES OF INVOICES FOR CRASH PARTS INSTALLED ON YOUR VEHICLE, THESE INVOICES ARE ATTACHED TO THIS FINAL INVOICE."Here's a link to the most recent amendment.