# RCW 19.118.010: RCW 19.118.010: Motor vehicle manufacturers—Express warranties—Service and repair facilities

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C118_S010

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 19.118.010
- **Heading:** RCW 19.118.010: Motor vehicle manufacturers—Express warranties—Service and repair facilities
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 118 / Section 010

## Text

Every manufacturer of motor vehicles sold in this state and for which the manufacturer has made an express warranty shall maintain in this state sufficient service and repair facilities reasonably close to all areas in which its motor vehicles are sold to carry out the terms of the warranties or designate and authorize in this state as service and repair facilities independent repair or service facilities reasonably close to all areas in which its motor vehicles are sold to carry out the terms of the warranties. As a means of complying with this section, a manufacturer may enter into warranty service contracts with independent service and repair facilities.

## 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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