Occupations: vehicles, dealers, and repair facilities; hidden storage fees by a motor vehicle repair facility; prohibit. Amends secs. 7e & 32 of 1974 PA 300 (MCL 257.1307e & 257.1332).

HB 5149 prohibits motor vehicle repair facilities in Michigan from charging storage fees while a vehicle is under repair or during billing disputes. It requires facilities to provide customers with a written, itemized estimate before work begins, including all fees and charges, and bans exceeding that estimate without the customer’s written or oral consent. The bill specifically targets hidden storage fees (Section 7e(f)) and strengthens existing estimate requirements (Section 32), applying directly to repair shops and their customers. This policy change aims to prevent surprise charges and increase transparency in vehicle repair billing.