Tennessee Warranty Reimbursement
Tennessee Dealers: Your State Law Guarantees Higher Warranty Rates
Tenn. Code § 55-17-114 · 15-22% typical uplift
Tennessee law supports dealer warranty reimbursement claims. Our AI maximizes your rate increase.
Tennessee Warranty Reimbursement Law
Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission Act includes warranty reimbursement protections for dealers.
Tenn. Code § 55-17-114
State Tier
medium
Submission Deadline
No specific statutory deadline
OEM Response Window
30 days
What This Means for Your Dealership
Tennessee's Motor Vehicle Commission Act provides solid warranty reimbursement protections with a 30-day manufacturer response window. The Commission provides oversight and dispute resolution, giving dealers a structured path to fair rates.
Tennessee's growing auto industry (Nissan, GM, and VW have major operations in the state) means high warranty volumes and an increasingly competitive dealer market. This growth translates to both higher retail rates and more warranty work — a combination that maximizes uplift potential.
Key Provisions
- Motor Vehicle Commission Act governs warranty reimbursement
- Manufacturers must fairly compensate at rates reflecting retail pricing
- 30-day response window for manufacturer review
- Motor Vehicle Commission provides oversight and dispute resolution
- Anti-retaliation protections for dealers
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
Tenn. Code § 55-17-114 — Tennessee Warranty Reimbursement Law
Source: Tennessee 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 Tennessee dealership processing 200 warranty ROs per month at $240 average generates $576,000 annually. With 15-22% uplift, that's $86,000-$127,000 in additional annual revenue.
Pro Tips for Tennessee Dealers
Tennessee's growing auto manufacturing base means increasing warranty volumes — submit for higher rates to capture this growth
The 30-day response window is efficient — prepare thoroughly before submitting
The Motor Vehicle Commission is an active body — they can help mediate disputes with manufacturers
Tennessee Warranty Reimbursement FAQ
What Tennessee law covers warranty reimbursement?
Tennessee Code § 55-17-114 and the Motor Vehicle Commission Act govern warranty reimbursement requirements.
How quickly do manufacturers respond in Tennessee?
Manufacturers have 30 days to respond to warranty reimbursement rate adjustment requests under Tennessee law.
How much can Tennessee dealers recover?
Tennessee dealers typically see 15-22% increases, translating to $86,000-$127,000 per year for a mid-size dealership.
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Estimated Annual Uplift
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