SB 2808

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code, the Automotive Repair Act, and the Automotive Collision Repair Act. Provides that, when a vehicle is towed or hauled away, the relocator or possessor of the vehicle must, within 10 days of relocation, notify the registered owner and any lienholders of the vehicle that the vehicle has been relocated. Provides that if the Secretary of State does not provide to the relocator or possessor the name and address of the registered owner and any lienholders of the vehicle within 10 days after the relocator or possessor took possession of the vehicle, the required notice must be sent no later than 3 business days after the required information has been furnished. Provides that, if the required notification is not given within the required period, storage charges may not exceed those either for 10 days or for the period ending 3 business days after the Secretary of State provided ownership or lienholder information. Provides that, if notification is provided within the required period, the relocator or possessor is entitled to recover charges for the number of days in storage. Provides that the relocator or possessor is entitled to charge the lienholder for the reasonable costs of a title search necessary to identify the lienholder. Provides that no vehicle shall be released until all authorized charges have been paid. Provides that a lienholder is entitled to one free inspection of the vehicle. Provides in the Automotive Repair Act and the Automotive Collision Repair Act, that if a consumer fails to remove a vehicle within 15 days of being notified the repairs are complete, the automotive repair facility must request vehicle owner or lienholder information from the Secretary of State. Provides that notification and a statement of charges must be sent within 3 business days after owner or lienholder information is received from the Secretary of State. Provides that documentation of the charges must be provided without charge if requested. Provides that if the required notice is not sent, the repairer may claim storage or holding charges only for the first 15 days after notification that repairs were complete. Makes other changes. Effective September 1, 2006.