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Wisconsin warranty reimbursement requirements

Scope: These sample and rate provisions apply to vehicles other than motorcycles. Motorcycle dealers have separate rules under (2m), (3) and (4).

Parts and labor eligibility

• Labor reimbursement: Statutory effective retail rate.
• Parts reimbursement: Retail compensation under the statutory parts provisions.
• Labor-time provision: Manufacturer-allowed hours apply; not a separate labor-time multiplier.
• Special parts: No-cost parts and qualifying high-performance engines have separate compensation rules.

State requirements

• Maximum RO age: 180 days before submission.
• Qualifying RO sample: 100 sequential qualifying customer-paid ROs.
• Alternative sample period: 90 consecutive days of qualifying ROs.
• Sample selection rule: Whichever produces fewer ROs.
• Rate effective date: Within 30 days after receipt at the substantiated rate, subject to dispute and competitive-rate qualifications.

Request frequency remains unverified.

Statutory exclusions

• Routine maintenance.

Official sources

• Wisconsin Legislature — §218.0125