Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0780 - Commerce and Insurance
Subtitle 0780-01 - Insurance Division
Chapter 0780-01-59 - Aftermarket Crash Parts Regulation
Section 0780-01-59-.04 - DISCLOSURE
Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0780-01-59-.04
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) No insurer shall specify directly or indirectly the use of non-OEM aftermarket crash parts in the repair of an insured's or third party claimant's motor vehicle without disclosing the intended use of such parts to the insured or third party claimant. In all instances where non-OEM aftermarket crash parts are intended for use by an insurer:
(a) The written estimate shall
clearly identify each such part.
(b) A disclosure document containing the
following information in no smaller print than ten (10) point type or larger
type shall appear on or be attached to the insured' s or third party claimant's
copy of the estimate: "This estimate has been prepared based on the use of one
or more crash parts supplied by a source other than the manufacturer of your
motor vehicle. Warranties applicable to these replacement parts are provided by
the parts manufacturer or distributor rather than by the manufacturer of your
vehicle."
(2) Non-OEM after market crash parts shall not be used on current year model or immediate prior year model motor vehicles without the express permission of the insured or third party claimant.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 56-2-301, 56-8-104(8) and 56-8-113.
Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Tennessee may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
