Timeline 1990 LEGISLATIVE SESSION HB 776 • Agreement reached with General Motors to put a moratorium on the Delco-Tech Service Center Program. 1992 LEGISLATIVE SESSION HB 3246 • Allows a dealer to relocate within two miles of its existing location without protest. • Limits warranty audits and chargebacks to 18 months. • Provides that all warranty claims must be approved or disapproved by the manufacturer within 30 days. Provides that if a manufacturer does not act on a claim within the 30-day period, the claim is automatically approved. SB 393 • Prevents dealers and rental agencies from going outside of their relevant market areas to conduct off-site sales. • Requires that all vehicle sales made as a result of vehicle referral programs to be consummated only by a licensed dealer. SB 1273 • Prohibits a manufacturer (Ford) from establishing separate facilities to sell program vehicles. • Allows dealers to charge a $40 Doc Fee, with annual increases based on the Consumer Price Index. 1993 LEGISLATIVE SESSION HB 1587 • Prohibits out-of-state dealers from selling from Illinois locations. 1994 LEGISLATIVE SESSION HB 3522 • Requires mandatory damage disclosure for new vehicles when the damage exceeds 6% of the MSRP to protect against frivolous lawsuits for non-disclosure. SB 1730 • Prohibits out-of-state dealers from displaying or selling vehicles in Illinois. 12 Illinois Automobile Dealer News
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