49 CFR § 595.4
Definitions
November 18, 2020
The term dealer, defined in 49 U.S.C. 30102(a), is used in accordance with its statutory meaning.
The term motor vehicle repair business is defined in 49 U.S.C. 30122(a) as “a person holding itself out to the public to repair for compensation a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment.” This term includes businesses that receive compensation for servicing vehicles without malfunctioning or broken parts or systems by adding or removing features or components to or from those vehicles or otherwise customizing those vehicles.