An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, further providing for title of act; in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in vehicles, further providing for license to engage in business, for reimbursement for all parts and service required by the manufacturer or distributor and reimbursement audits, for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors and for manufacturer or distributor repurchase of inventory and equipment and providing for consumer data protection.
What changed between versions
Added 'lease' to the list of activities dealers cannot be forced to perform by manufacturers, ensuring dealers are not coerced into leasing vehicles.
Created a new definition for 'required manufacturer data,' ensuring manufacturers must provide specific information needed for recalls, sales, and warranty claims.
Strengthened intellectual property clauses to explicitly forbid manufacturers from forcing dealers to violate trademark guidelines or use non-compliant signage.
Added a 75-day maximum limit for manufacturers to approve or deny dealer franchise transfers, preventing indefinite delays.
Established new strict rules requiring manufacturers to pay dealers a percentage of revenue when selling remote software upgrades to customers.
Revised labor rate calculations to explicitly include extended warranties and service contracts in the compensation owed to dealers.