In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Aftermarket crash parts” means crash parts: Manufactured by a person other than the original manufacturer of the motor vehicle to be repaired; and For which the original manufacturer of the motor vehicle has not authorized the use of its name or trademark by the manufacturer of the crash parts. “Body shop” means any person that removes, replaces, reconditions, or repairs sheet metal or fiberglass motor vehicle crash parts. “Crash parts” means exterior or interior sheet metal or fiberglass panels and parts which form the superstructure or body of a motor vehicle including but not limited to fenders, bumpers, quarter panels, door panels, hoods, grills, firewalls, permanent roofs, wheelwells, and front and rear lamp display panels. “Genuine crash parts” means crash parts: Manufactured by or for the original manufacturer of the motor vehicle to be repaired; and Which are authorized to carry the name or trademark of the original manufacturer of the motor vehicle. “Motor vehicle” means a passenger car as defined under § 11–144.2 of the Transportation Article. “Motor vehicle” does not include a motor home, as defined by the Motor Vehicle Administration.

Before beginning repair work on crash parts, a body shop shall: Provide a list to the vehicle owner of the replacement crash parts that the body shop intends to use in making repairs; and Specify whether the replacement parts are genuine crash parts. If the replacement crash parts to be used by the body shop in the repair work are aftermarket crash parts, the body shop shall include with its estimate the following written statement: “This estimate has been prepared based on the use of aftermarket crash parts that are not manufactured by the original manufacturer of the vehicle or by a manufacturer authorized by the original manufacturer to use its name or trademark. The use of certain aftermarket crash parts may modify the original manufacturer’s warranty on the crash parts being replaced. Upon request of the customer, the body shop shall provide, if available, a copy of any warranty for an aftermarket crash part used.” The notices and statements required under this section shall be made in writing in a clear and conspicuous manner in 10 point capital type. This section may not be construed to replace or alter any provisions of law under Subtitle 10 of this title.

This subtitle does not: Prohibit a person from filing an action for damages against a body shop; or Require a person first to exhaust any administrative remedy he may have.

A violation of any provision of this subtitle is an unfair or deceptive practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article and is subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13.