Utah Warranty Reimbursement
Utah Dealers: Your State Law Guarantees Higher Warranty Rates
Utah Code § 13-14-201 · 12-18% typical uplift
Utah dealers can still claim higher warranty reimbursement rates. Let us show you how.
Utah Warranty Reimbursement Law
Utah New Automobile Franchise Act includes warranty reimbursement provisions for dealer rate adjustments.
Utah Code § 13-14-201
State Tier
standard
Submission Deadline
No specific statutory deadline
OEM Response Window
45 days
What This Means for Your Dealership
Utah's New Automobile Franchise Act includes warranty reimbursement provisions with a 45-day manufacturer response window. The state's Advisory Board provides oversight of franchise practices.
Utah's growing population and dealer market — particularly along the Wasatch Front — create competitive retail rates that typically exceed warranty reimbursement. Neighboring Colorado's strong law sets a high bar for the region.
Key Provisions
- New Automobile Franchise Act governs warranty obligations
- Manufacturers must adequately compensate for warranty work
- 45-day response window for manufacturer review
- Advisory Board provides oversight and recommendations
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
Utah Code § 13-14-201 — Utah Warranty Reimbursement Law
Source: Utah 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 Utah dealership processing 190 warranty ROs per month at $240 average generates $547,000 annually. With 12-18% uplift, that's $66,000-$98,000 in additional annual revenue.
Pro Tips for Utah Dealers
Utah's growing market means increasing retail rates — capture these increases in your warranty reimbursement
Neighboring Colorado's strong law sets regional expectations — OEMs are familiar with higher rates in the Mountain West
The Wasatch Front's competitive market creates clear rate gaps between retail and warranty pricing
Utah Warranty Reimbursement FAQ
What Utah law covers warranty reimbursement?
The Utah New Automobile Franchise Act (Utah Code § 13-14-201 et seq.) includes warranty reimbursement provisions.
How long does the manufacturer have to respond?
Manufacturers have 45 days to respond to warranty reimbursement rate adjustment requests in Utah.
What results can Utah dealers expect?
Utah dealers typically see 12-18% increases, translating to $66,000-$98,000 per year for a mid-size dealership.
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