California § 9844 - An initial written estimate for the cost of repair shall be given to the customer
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§ 9844. An initial written estimate for the cost of repair shall be given to the customer
An initial written estimate for the cost of repair shall be given to the customer before performing any repairs. The written estimate shall include all costs for parts and labor, and the service dealer may not charge for work done or parts supplied in excess of the estimate without the previous consent of the customer. The service dealer may charge a reasonable fee for services provided in determining the nature of the malfunction in preparation of a written estimate for repair. The service dealer shall advise the customer in writing of the amount of the fee prior to a repair made in the residence, before removal of the consumer goods from the customerâs residence, or upon acceptance of the goods at the repair facility or registered location. This section shall not prohibit the use of a written estimate in an electronic format.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9844 cover?
Section 9844 ("An initial written estimate for the cost of repair shall be given to the customer") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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