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Ohio raised the motor-vehicle repair estimate-right threshold from $25 to $50

Ohio Administrative Code rule 109:4-3-13 took effect March 21, 2026. The motor-vehicle repair rule now uses a $50 threshold for the required estimate-right notice and related authorization procedures; the prior rule used $25.

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Ohio repair shops should update estimate-right forms, posted notices and night-drop paperwork to use the current $50 threshold while continuing to obtain customer authorization for additional work as required.

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EffectiveMar 21, 2026
VerifiedSep 23, 2026
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