Catchline/Summary:

Requires vehicle manufacturer to make available to owner of vehicle or independent repair provider on fair and reasonable terms any part, tool, service manual or other device, implement or information that vehicle manufacturer makes available to authorized repair provider for purpose of diagnosing, maintaining or repairing vehicle that vehicle manufacturer makes or supplies. Requires vehicle manufacturer to make available to owner of vehicle or independent repair provider on fair and reasonable terms any part, tool, service manual or other device, implement or information that vehicle manufacturer makes available to authorized repair provider for purpose of diagnosing, maintaining or repairing vehicle that vehicle manufacturer makes or supplies. Permits vehicle manufacturer, as condition of supplying to owner or independent repair provider part, tool, service manual or other device, implement or information for purpose of diagnosing, maintaining or repairing motor vehicles that vehicle manufacturer makes or supplies, to require owner or independent repair provider to obtain license or certification, undergo training or otherwise demonstrate compliance with procedures vehicle manufacturer specifies for diagnosing, maintaining or repairing motor vehicles. Prohibits vehicle manufacturer from limiting or voiding warranty for motor vehicle that vehicle manufacturer makes or supplies solely because owner or independent repair provider diagnosed, maintained or repaired motor vehicle if owner or independent repair provider did so in accordance with license, certification, training or procedure that vehicle manufacturer issued, provided or specified. Provides that violation of Act is unlawful trade practice under Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.