Consumer Affairs FAQ

4. Colorado's Motor Vehicle Repair Act requires a garage to give a customer a written estimate for the cost of repairs. When a diagnosis must be made before an estimate can be given, the garage must call the vehicle owner with an estimate before the work can be done. When the garage discovers that more work will need to be done, the garage must call for consent before doing the work. If the garage has not received approval, the final bill cannot be more than 10% or $25 more than the estimate, whichever is less.

We are happy to provide copies of Colorado's Motor Vehicle Repair Act to any consumer or repair facility.