Kentucky Warranty Reimbursement
Kentucky Dealers: Your State Law Guarantees Higher Warranty Rates
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 190.047 · 13-18% typical uplift
Kentucky dealers can still claim higher warranty reimbursement rates. Let us show you how.
Kentucky Warranty Reimbursement Law
Kentucky Motor Vehicle Commission regulations include warranty reimbursement provisions for dealers.
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 190.047
State Tier
standard
Submission Deadline
No specific statutory deadline
OEM Response Window
45 days
What This Means for Your Dealership
Kentucky's Motor Vehicle Commission regulations govern warranty reimbursement practices with a 45-day manufacturer response window. The Commission provides an additional layer of oversight and dispute resolution if manufacturers are unresponsive or unreasonable.
Kentucky's automotive manufacturing presence (Toyota, Ford) means high warranty volume for many dealers in the state, making rate increases especially impactful.
Key Provisions
- Motor Vehicle Commission provides regulatory oversight
- Manufacturers must adequately compensate for warranty work
- 45-day response window for manufacturer review
- Dealers can document retail rates for submission
- Commission provides dispute resolution
What's Excluded from Calculations
The following repair types and transactions are typically excluded when calculating your retail warranty reimbursement rate:
- Goodwill and policy repairs
- Internal and employee vehicles
- Wholesale transactions
- Manufacturer recall campaigns
Full Statute Text
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 190.047 — Kentucky Warranty Reimbursement Law
Source: Kentucky State Legislature — This text is provided for informational purposes. Always consult the official state legislature website for the most current version.
Example: How Much Could You Recover?
A Kentucky dealership processing 190 warranty ROs per month at $235 average generates $536,000 annually. With 13-18% uplift, that's $70,000-$96,000 in additional annual revenue.
Pro Tips for Kentucky Dealers
Kentucky's auto manufacturing presence means high warranty volumes — higher volume means more dollars recovered per percentage point of uplift
The Motor Vehicle Commission can help mediate disputes — use this resource if the OEM is unresponsive
Toyota and Ford dealers in Kentucky often have particularly large warranty books — prioritize these brands
Kentucky Warranty Reimbursement FAQ
What Kentucky regulation covers warranty reimbursement?
Kentucky Revised Statutes § 190.047 and Motor Vehicle Commission regulations govern warranty reimbursement for franchised dealers.
What role does the Motor Vehicle Commission play?
The Kentucky Motor Vehicle Commission provides oversight and dispute resolution for warranty reimbursement and other franchise practice disagreements.
How much can Kentucky dealers recover?
Kentucky dealers typically see 13-18% increases, translating to $70,000-$96,000 per year for a mid-size dealership.
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