Consumer Information on Auto Repair and Auto Body & Paint

The Broward County Consumer Affairs Division is dedicated to protecting and educating consumers. Auto repair is one of the most common consumer purchases. The Broward County Auto Repair and Auto Body/Paint Regulatory Ordinances and the Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act were enacted to protect you. The following will provide you with information on your rights when having your vehicle repaired and advice on how to care for your motor vehicle in order to avoid costly repairs.

For more information, please click on the links below.

State and County Regulations - pdf (71 kb)

Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act - Right to an Estimate - pdf (370 kb)

Avoiding or Limiting Costly Repairs - pdf (21 kb)

Trouble Shooting Auto Repairs - pdf (22 kb)

Summer Maintenance Tips- pdf (30 kb) 

Selecting an Auto Repair Shop - 

English - pdf (36 kb)     Spanish -pdf (49 kb)     Creole - pdf ( 47 kb)

10 Things a Consumer Should Know About Auto Paint/Body Repair - 

English - pdf (53 kb)     Spanish - pdf (44 kb)       Creole - pdf (66 kb)

Additional Links:

www.carcarecouncil.org/index.shtml
www.motorist.org/
www.cartalk.com
http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/consumer.html
http://ftc.gov/ftc/consumer.htm

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