Missouri Warranty Reimbursement
Missouri Dealers: Your State Law Guarantees Higher Warranty Rates
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.825 · 13-18% typical uplift
Missouri dealers can still claim higher warranty reimbursement rates. Let us show you how.
Missouri Warranty Reimbursement Law
Missouri dealer franchise law includes warranty reimbursement rate adjustment provisions.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.825
State Tier
standard
Submission Deadline
No specific statutory deadline
OEM Response Window
45 days
What This Means for Your Dealership
Missouri's franchise law includes warranty reimbursement provisions with a 45-day response window. The Administrative Hearing Commission provides formal dispute resolution if manufacturers are uncooperative.
Missouri's central location and large dealer market make it a significant state for warranty reimbursement. With both Kansas City and St. Louis metro areas supporting active dealer communities, there's strong peer support for the submission process.
Key Provisions
- Motor vehicle franchise law includes warranty reimbursement provisions
- Manufacturers must adequately compensate for warranty work
- 45-day response window for manufacturer review
- Administrative Hearing Commission provides dispute resolution
- Anti-retaliation protections
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
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.825 — Missouri Warranty Reimbursement Law
Source: Missouri 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 Missouri dealership processing 200 warranty ROs per month at $235 average generates $564,000 annually. With 13-18% uplift, that's $73,000-$102,000 in additional annual revenue.
Pro Tips for Missouri Dealers
Missouri's two major metro areas (KC and STL) create competitive retail rates — document them well
The Administrative Hearing Commission provides formal dispute resolution — manufacturers take this seriously
Connect with the Missouri Automobile Dealers Association for submission strategy guidance
Missouri Warranty Reimbursement FAQ
What Missouri law covers warranty reimbursement?
Missouri Revised Statutes § 407.825 and related franchise provisions govern manufacturer warranty reimbursement obligations.
How long does the manufacturer have to respond?
Manufacturers have 45 days to respond to warranty reimbursement rate adjustment requests in Missouri.
How much can Missouri dealers recover?
Missouri dealers typically see 13-18% increases, translating to $73,000-$102,000 per year for a mid-size dealership.
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