New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 12 - TRADE, COMMERCE AND BANKING
Chapter 2 - CONSUMER PROTECTION
Part 14 - MISREPRESENTATION OF AGE AND CONDITION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Section 12.2.14.10 - REASONABLE INSPECTION
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
The following motor vehicle inspection shall be conducted by qualified persons and shall be deemed reasonable pursuant to Subsection B of Section 57-12-6 NMSA 1978 by:
A. inspecting the motor vehicle for evidence of repainting such as:
B. inspecting the motor vehicle for evidence of any repair or alteration, with the inspection involving only minimal disassembly, for:
C. inspecting the motor vehicle chassis for evidence of such things as:
D. inspecting the motor vehicle's caulking and seam sealer for differences and inconsistencies;
E. inspecting the motor vehicle's identification number tags;
F. inspecting the motor vehicle parts for labels that say replacement department of transportation "(R-DOT)";
G. inspecting the motor vehicle for alterations or repairs not consistent with repair industry standards; and
H. performing reasonable additional inspection or inquiry into the age and condition of the motor vehicle when reasonably necessary to assure compliance with this rule.