Auto-Repair Consumer Rights

Auto Repair Laws by State

If a mechanic overcharged you, did work you never authorized, or botched the repair, your state has laws on your side. Choose your state below for the statutes that protect you, your small-claims limit, and free tools to demand a refund or fix — no lawyer needed.

West

Alaska→Arizona→California→Colorado→Hawaii→Idaho→Montana→Nevada→New Mexico→Oregon→Utah→Washington→Wyoming→

Midwest

Illinois→Indiana→Iowa→Kansas→Michigan→Minnesota→Missouri→Nebraska→North Dakota→Ohio→South Dakota→Wisconsin→

South

Alabama→Arkansas→Delaware→Florida→Georgia→Kentucky→Louisiana→Maryland→Mississippi→North Carolina→Oklahoma→South Carolina→Tennessee→Texas→Virginia→West Virginia→

Northeast

Connecticut→Maine→Massachusetts→New Hampshire→New Jersey→New York→Pennsylvania→Rhode Island→Vermont→

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This page is general information, not legal advice, and is not a substitute for a licensed attorney. Court rules, dollar limits, and filing fees vary by county — confirm yours before filing.