# RCW 19.118.005: RCW 19.118.005: Legislative intent

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C118_S005

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 19.118.005
- **Heading:** RCW 19.118.005: Legislative intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 118 / Section 005

## Text

The legislature recognizes that a new motor vehicle is a major consumer purchase and that a defective motor vehicle is likely to create hardship for, or may cause injury to, the consumer. The legislature further recognizes that good cooperation and communication between a manufacturer and a new motor vehicle dealer will considerably increase the likelihood that a new motor vehicle will be repaired within a reasonable number of attempts. It is the intent of the legislature to ensure that the consumer is made aware of his or her rights under this chapter and is not refused information, documents, or service that would otherwise obstruct the exercise of his or her rights. In enacting these comprehensive measures, it is the intent of the legislature to create the proper blend of private and public remedies necessary to enforce this chapter, such that a manufacturer will be sufficiently induced to take necessary steps to improve quality control at the time of production or provide better warranty service for the new motor vehicles that it sells in this state.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 19.118.005 RCW 19.118.005: Legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C118_S005.md)
- [RCW 19.118.010 RCW 19.118.010: Motor vehicle manufacturers—Express warranties—Service and repair facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C118_S010.md)
- [RCW 19.118.021 RCW 19.118.021: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C118_S021.md)
- [RCW 19.118.031 RCW 19.118.031: Manufacturers and new motor vehicle dealers—Responsibilities to consumers—Extension of eligibility period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C118_S031.md)
- [RCW 19.118.041 RCW 19.118.041: Replacement or repurchase of nonconforming new motor vehicle—Reasonable number of attempts—Notice by consumer regarding motor home nonconformity—Liabilities and rights of parties—Application of consumer protection act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C118_S041.md)
- [RCW 19.118.061 RCW 19.118.061: Vehicle with nonconformities or out of service—Notification of correction—Resale or transfer of title—Issuance of new title—Disclosure to buyer—Intervening transferor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C118_S061.md)
- [RCW 19.118.070 RCW 19.118.070: Remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C118_S070.md)
- [RCW 19.118.080 RCW 19.118.080: New motor vehicle arbitration boards—Arbitration proceedings—Prerequisite to filing action in superior court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C118_S080.md)
- [RCW 19.118.090 RCW 19.118.090: Request for arbitration—Eligibility—Manufacturer's response—Defenses—Remedies—Acceptance or appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C118_S090.md)
- [RCW 19.118.095 RCW 19.118.095: Arbitration decision—Compliance—Accomplishment—Dispute—Failure—Fine—Costs—Attorneys' fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C118_S095.md)
- [RCW 19.118.100 RCW 19.118.100: Trial de novo—Posting security—Recovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C118_S100.md)
- [RCW 19.118.110 RCW 19.118.110: Arbitration fee—New motor vehicle arbitration account—Report by attorney general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C118_S110.md)
- [RCW 19.118.120 RCW 19.118.120: Application of consumer protection act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C118_S120.md)
- [RCW 19.118.130 RCW 19.118.130: Waivers, limitations, disclaimers—Void.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C118_S130.md)

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