I agree to the below contract

Motor Vehicle Repair Authorization

Connecticut law requires that we obtain written authorization before starting repairs on your vehicle. By signing this Repair Contract, you are authorizing the above repair facility to perform repairs on your vehicle and expressly authorizing it and its employees to operate the above-listed vehicle on the streets, highways, or elsewhere for the purpose of testing and/or inspection. Pursuant to Connecticut law, please sign where provided acknowledging the following:

I am aware of my right to choose the licensed repair shop where the damage to the motor vehicle will be repaired.

Customer's Waiver of Advance Estimate

I voluntarily request that repairs be performed on my vehicle with an advance estimate of their cost. By signing this form, I authorize the reasonable and necessary costs to remedy the problems complained. The repair facility may not exceed this amount without my written or oral consent.

Authorization of Additional Repairs

If additional repairs beyond the preliminary estimate are discovered, I request the repair facility to make repairs as necessary after obtaining my consent.

Completion of Repairs/Retention of Parts

Repairs to your vehicle will not be completed on the same business day the vehicle is brought in. By signing below, you consent to a later date of completion.

Labor Charges in the Event of a Total Loss

In the event the above vehicle is not repaired by this repair facility, or is deemed a total loss, labor charges will be assessed for services rendered.

Payment

The above vehicle is being repaired for you, our customer. You are responsible for payment, including remittal of all insurance checks and your deductible, if applicable. We will not be able to release your vehicle if we have not received full payment. By signing this Repair Contract, you acknowledge and agree that if you, your insurer or a third party insurer, fail to pay for services rendered, interest will be added to the unpaid balance at a rate of 1.5% per month (18% per annum) and you will be responsible for all reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs incurred by the repair shop to collect payment.

Possession and Replevin

You agree that this repair facility shall have a lien against the vehicle for all unpaid services and shall have the right to retain the vehicle until the repair facility is paid in full, as permitted by law. You agree to pay any and all cost and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, repair facility incurs relating to any action in replevin.

Advanced Ordering of Parts

I am requesting that the Auto Body Repair shop order any necessary parts required for my repairs ahead of me dropping my vehicle off for repairs. I am aware that if for any reason, I do not return to have the repairs completed at this shop, I will be required to cover the cost of any parts ordered in advance.

Customer Copy

As the customer, you are entitled to a copy of this Repair Contract. By signing below, you acknowledge receipt of the same.

I sign this document of my own free will and accord.