EFFECTIVEVirginiaJul 1, 2022✓ Human reviewed

Virginia expanded dealer warranty and recall reimbursement rules

Virginia's 2022 Chapter 715 amended § 46.2-1571 to broaden manufacturer and distributor compensation rules for franchised dealers, including maintenance-related work and body-shop repairs, and revised how warranty and recall compensation is calculated and handled.

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Franchised service departments should use the current § 46.2-1571 rules for warranty/recall parts, service and diagnostic compensation and confirm qualifying repair-order calculations and manufacturer claim procedures.

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Sep 21, 2026
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Dealership fixed ops
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