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1    AN ACT concerning business.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 5. The Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business
5Practices Act is amended by changing Section 2L as follows:
 
6    (815 ILCS 505/2L)  (from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 262L)
7    (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 99-768)
8    Sec. 2L. Any retail sale of a motor vehicle made after
9January 1, 1968 to a consumer by a new motor vehicle dealer or
10used motor vehicle dealer within the meaning of Chapter 5 of
11the Illinois Vehicle Code is made subject to this Section.
12    (a) The dealer is liable to the purchasing consumer for the
13following share of the cost of the repair of Power Train
14components for a period of 30 days from date of delivery,
15unless the repairs have become necessary by abuse, negligence,
16or collision. The burden of establishing that a claim for
17repairs is not within this Section shall be on the selling
18dealer. The dealer's share of such repair costs is:
19    (1) in the case of a motor vehicle which is not more than 2
20years old, 50%;
21    (2) in the case of a motor vehicle which is 2 or more, but
22less than 3 years old, 25%;
23    (3) in the case of a motor vehicle which is 3 or more, but

 

 

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1less than 4 years old, 10%; and
2    (4) in the case of a motor vehicle which is 4 or more years
3old, none.
4    (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, such a dealer and a
5purchasing consumer may negotiate a sale and purchase that is
6not subject to this Section if there is stamped on any purchase
7order, contract, agreement, or other instrument to be signed by
8the consumer as a part of that transaction, in at least
910-point bold type immediately above the signature line, the
10following:
11
"THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD AS IS WITH NO WARRANTY
12
AS TO MECHANICAL CONDITION"
13    (c) As used in this Section, "Power Train components" means
14the engine block, head, all internal engine parts, oil pan and
15gaskets, water pump, intake manifold, transmission, and all
16internal transmission parts, torque converter, drive shaft,
17universal joints, rear axle and all rear axle internal parts,
18and rear wheel bearings.
19    (d) The repair liability means that the dealer will make
20necessary Power Train component repairs in his shop, or in the
21shop of his service affiliate, on the basis of his regular list
22price charge for parts and labor, where the flat rate list
23price does not exceed 50% of the selling price of the vehicle
24at the time repairs are requested.
25    (e) The age of the vehicle shall be measured according to
26the manufacturer's model year designation as shown on the

 

 

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1Certificate of Title or Registration Certificate. Vehicles
2shall be designated as current year models, one year old, 2
3year old, and so forth according to the time that has elapsed
4since January 1 of the appropriate model year so designated.
5    (f) This Section does not preclude the issuance of a
6warranty or guarantee by a motor vehicle dealer or motor car
7manufacturer that meets or exceeds the basic provisions of
8paragraph (a).
9    (g) After the effective date of this amendatory Act of
101989, executives' and officials' cars when so advertised shall
11have been used exclusively by executives of the parent motor
12car manufacturer's personnel or by an executive of an
13authorized dealer in the same make of car. These cars, so
14advertised, shall not have been sold to a member of the public
15prior to the appearance of the advertisement.
16    Any person who violates this Section commits an unlawful
17practice within the meaning of this Act.
18(Source: P.A. 86-351; 87-1140.)
 
19    (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 99-768)
20    Sec. 2L. Used motor vehicles; modification or disclaimer of
21implied warranty of merchantability limited.
22    (a) Any retail sale of a used motor vehicle made after the
23effective date of this amendatory Act of the 99th General
24Assembly to a consumer by a licensed vehicle dealer within the
25meaning of Chapter 5 of the Illinois Vehicle Code or by an

 

 

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1auction company at an auction that is open to the general
2public is made subject to this Section.
3    (b) This Section does not apply to any of the following:
4        (1) a vehicle vehicles with more than 150,000 miles at
5    the time of sale; . In addition, this Section does not apply
6    to
7        (2) a vehicle vehicles with a title titles that has
8    have been branded "rebuilt" or "flood"; .
9        (3) a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of
10    8,000 pounds or more; or
11        (4) a vehicle that is an antique vehicle, as defined in
12    the Illinois Vehicle Code, or that is a collector motor
13    vehicle.
14    (b-5) This Section does not apply to the sale of any
15vehicle for which the dealer offers an express warranty that
16provides coverage that is equal to or greater than the limited
17implied warranty of merchantability required under this
18Section 2L.
19    (c) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 2L, any
20Any sale of a used motor vehicle as described in subsection (a)
21may not exclude, modify, or disclaim the implied warranty of
22merchantability created under this Section 2L prescribed in
23Section 2-314 of the Uniform Commercial Code or limit the
24remedies for a breach of the warranty hereunder before midnight
25of the 15th calendar day after delivery of a used motor vehicle
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1delivery, whichever is earlier. In calculating time under this
2Section, a day on which the warranty is breached and all
3subsequent days in which the used motor vehicle fails to
4conform with the implied warranty of merchantability are
5excluded. In calculating distance under this Section, the miles
6driven to obtain or in connection with the repair, servicing,
7or testing of a used motor vehicle that fails to conform with
8the implied warranty of merchantability are excluded. An
9attempt to exclude, modify, or disclaim the implied warranty of
10merchantability or to limit the remedies for a breach of the
11warranty in violation of this Section renders a purchase
12agreement voidable at the option of the purchaser.
13    (d) An implied warranty of merchantability is met if a used
14motor vehicle functions for the purpose of ordinary
15transportation on the public highway and substantially free of
16a defect in a power train component. As used in this Section,
17"power train component" means the engine block, head, all
18internal engine parts, oil pan and gaskets, water pump, intake
19manifold, transmission, and all internal transmission parts,
20torque converter, drive shaft, universal joints, rear axle and
21all rear axle internal parts, and rear wheel bearings.
22    (e) The implied warranty of merchantability expires at
23midnight of the 15th calendar day after delivery of a used
24motor vehicle or when a used motor vehicle is driven 500 miles
25after delivery, whichever is earlier. In calculating time, a
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1breached is excluded and all subsequent days in which the used
2motor vehicle fails to conform with the warranty are also
3excluded. In calculating distance, the miles driven to or by
4the seller to obtain or in connection with the repair,
5servicing, or testing of a used motor vehicle that fails to
6conform with the implied warranty of merchantability are
7excluded. An implied warranty of merchantability does not
8extend to damage that occurs after the sale of the used motor
9vehicle that results from:
10        (1) off-road use;
11        (2) racing;
12        (3) towing;
13        (4) abuse;
14        (5) misuse;
15        (6) neglect;
16        (7) failure to perform regular maintenance; and
17        (8) failure to maintain adequate oil, coolant, and
18    other required fluids or lubricants.
19    (f) If the implied warranty of merchantability described in
20this Section is breached, the consumer shall give reasonable
21notice to the seller no later than 2 business days after the
22end of the statutory warranty period. Before the consumer
23exercises another remedy pursuant to Article 2 of the Uniform
24Commercial Code, the seller shall have a reasonable opportunity
25to repair the used motor vehicle. The consumer shall pay
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1the used motor vehicle into compliance with the warranty. The
2payments by the consumer are limited to a maximum payment of
3$100 for each repair; however, the consumer shall only be
4responsible for a maximum payment of $100 if the consumer
5brings in the vehicle for a second repair for the same defect.
6Reasonable notice as defined in this Section shall include, but
7not be limited to:
8        (1) text, provided the seller has provided the consumer
9    with a cell phone number;
10        (2) phone call or message to the seller's business
11    phone number provided on the seller's bill of sale for the
12    purchase of the motor vehicle;
13        (3) in writing to the seller's address provided on the
14    seller's bill of sale for the purchase of the motor
15    vehicle;
16        (4) in person at the seller's address provided on the
17    seller's bill of sale for the purchase of the motor
18    vehicle.
19    (g) The maximum liability of a seller for repairs pursuant
20to this Section is limited to the purchase price paid for the
21used motor vehicle, to be refunded to the consumer or lender,
22as applicable, in exchange for return of the vehicle.
23    (h) An agreement for the sale of a used motor vehicle
24subject to this Section is voidable at the option of the
25consumer, unless it contains on its face or in a separate
26document the following conspicuous statement printed in

 

 

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1boldface 10-point or larger type set off from the body of the
2agreement:
3    "Illinois law requires that this vehicle will be free of a
4defect in a power train component for 15 days or 500 miles
5after delivery, whichever is earlier, except with regard to
6particular defects disclosed on the first page of this
7agreement. "Power train component" means the engine block,
8head, all internal engine parts, oil pan and gaskets, water
9pump, intake manifold, transmission, and all internal
10transmission parts, torque converter, drive shaft, universal
11joints, rear axle and all rear axle internal parts, and rear
12wheel bearings. You (the consumer) will have to pay up to $100
13for each of the first 2 repairs if the warranty is violated.".
14    (i) The inclusion in the agreement of the statement
15prescribed in subsection (h) of this Section does not create an
16express warranty.
17    (j) A consumer of a used motor vehicle may waive the
18implied warranty of merchantability only for a particular
19defect in the vehicle including, but not limited to, a rebuilt
20or flood-branded title and only if all of the following
21conditions are satisfied:
22        (1) the seller subject to this Section fully and
23    accurately discloses to the consumer that because of
24    circumstances unusual to the business, the used motor
25    vehicle has a particular defect;
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1    after disclosure of the defect; and
2        (3) before the sale, the consumer indicates agreement
3    to the waiver by signing and dating the following
4    conspicuous statement that is printed on the first page of
5    the sales agreement or on a separate document in boldface
6    10-point or larger type and that is written in the language
7    in which the presentation was made:
8        "Attention consumer: sign here only if the seller has
9    told you that this vehicle has the following problem or
10    problems and you agree to buy the vehicle on those terms:
11    1. ......................................................
12    2. ..................................................
13    3. ...................................................".
14    (k) It shall be an affirmative defense to any claim under
15this Section that:
16        (1) an alleged nonconformity does not substantially
17    impair the use and market value of the motor vehicle;
18        (2) a nonconformity is the result of abuse, neglect, or
19    unauthorized modifications or alterations of the motor
20    vehicle;
21        (3) a claim by a consumer was not filed in good faith;
22    or
23        (4) any other affirmative defense allowed by law.
24    (l) Other than the 15-day, 500-mile implied warranty of
25merchantability identified herein, a seller subject to this
26Section is not required to provide any further express or

 

 

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1implied warranties to a purchasing consumer unless:
2        (1) the seller is required by federal or State law to
3    provide a further express or implied warranty; or
4        (2) the seller fails to fully inform and disclose to
5    the consumer that the vehicle is being sold without any
6    further express or implied warranties, other than the 15
7    day, 500 mile implied warranty of merchantability
8    identified in this Section.
9    (m) This Section does not apply to the sale of antique
10vehicles, as defined in the Illinois Vehicle Code, or to
11collector motor vehicles.
12    Any person who violates this Section commits an unlawful
13practice within the meaning of this Act.
14(Source: P.A. 99-768, eff. 7-1-17.)
 
15    Section 95. No acceleration or delay. Where this Act makes
16changes in a statute that is represented in this Act by text
17that is not yet or no longer in effect (for example, a Section
18represented by multiple versions), the use of that text does
19not accelerate or delay the taking effect of (i) the changes
20made by this Act or (ii) provisions derived from any other
21Public Act.
 
22    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect July 1,
232017.