Sec. 7d.
A motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, or a person that is an owner or operator of a motor vehicle repair facility that is subject to this act, shall not, directly or through an agent or employee, do any of the following:
(a) Assert, claim, or impose a mechanic's or similar type lien if the facility has violated this act or rules promulgated under this act with respect to the transaction on which the lien is based.
(b) Seek the repossession of a motor vehicle if the facility has violated this act or rules promulgated under this act with respect to the transaction on which the repossession is based.
(c) Seek to assert or enforce a lien by refusing to return a vehicle if the facility has violated this act or rules promulgated under this act with respect to the transaction on which the refusal is based.
(d) Fail to return a customer's vehicle if there is a dispute and the customer has paid the amount of the written estimate and any amount in excess of that amount that was agreed to either orally or in writing by the customer.
History: Add. 2016, Act 430, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 300 of 1974 - Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act (257.1301 - 257.1340)
Section 257.1301 - Short Title.
Section 257.1302 - Definitions; a to L.
Section 257.1302a - Definitions; M to W.
Section 257.1304 - Act Inapplicable to Certain Persons.
Section 257.1306 - Motor Vehicle Repair Facility; Registration Required.
Section 257.1307 - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 257.1307a - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 257.1307b - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 257.1307c - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 257.1307d - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 257.1307e - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 257.1307f - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 257.1308 - Administration of Act; Nonaffiliation With Facility.
Section 257.1309 - Powers and Duties of Administrator; Rules.
Section 257.1312 - Examination.
Section 257.1313 - Mechanic Trainee Permit; Duration; Supervision; Educational Institution.
Section 257.1314 - Registration Form; Contents.
Section 257.1317 - Inspection; "Reasonable Business Records" Defined.
Section 257.1321 - Cease and Desist Order.
Section 257.1323 - Action by Attorney General or County Prosecutor.
Section 257.1324 - Notice of Alleged Violation.
Section 257.1327 - Voluntary Assurance of Discontinuance of Alleged Violation.
Section 257.1328 - Oaths or Affirmations; Subpoena; Order Compelling Compliance; Contempt.
Section 257.1329 - Service of Process.
Section 257.1332a - Consumer Information Sign.
Section 257.1334 - Written Statement Required Upon Return of Repaired Vehicle.
Section 257.1336 - Liability for Damage or Injury.
Section 257.1338 - Violation; Penalty.