MOTOR VEHICLE REMOVAL

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that commercial vehicle relocators that tow a vehicle at the request of the owner or lessor of private property, or their agent, may acquire a storage lien on the properly towed vehicle. Increases the amount of damage that may be done to a vehicle before scrap processors may acquire clean title without the notation "REBUILT" from 25% of the market value to 33 1/3% of the market value. Creates a new Article governing mechanic's liens. Provides that a person or entity providing labor, services, material, or storage for any vehicle with the consent of the vehicle owner or authorized agent of the vehicle owner shall be entitled to have a lien upon the vehicle for the contracted price of the services provided. Provides methods for establishing consent. Prescribes the method and requirements for foreclosing a mechanic's lien, including notice requirements to the owner. Provides that any proceeds in excess of the lien shall be deposited with the county treasurer. Establishes requirements for the purchaser of a vehicle at a foreclosure sale to obtain title. Provides that the Secretary of State shall adopt rules governing the foreclosure of mechanic's liens. Provides that persons whose vehicle is towed as a result of a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code must request a hearing within 14 days of notice or forfeit their vehicle. Amends the Labor and Storage Lien Act. Provides that Act does not apply to labor, services, skill, or material upon or furnishing storage for motor vehicles. Amends the Labor and Storage Lien (Small Amount) Act. Provides that Act does not apply to labor, services, skill, or material upon or furnishing storage for motor vehicles. Amends the Automotive Repair Act. Provides that if a customer authorizes a repair estimate and does not retrieve the vehicle or authorize the repairs, a lien shall be created in the amount of the storage costs incident to preparing the estimate. Effective January 1, 2015.