Relating to service contracts and protection product guarantees (R 2025-09)

HB 1006 allows motor vehicle service contract and protection product guarantee providers additional ways to demonstrate financial responsibility. Rulemaking is necessary to ensure these statutory changes are reflected in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

The Commissioner is also considering rulemaking to clarify what a motor vehicle service contract is and which forms must be filed with our office under RCW 48.110.073. This may result in new requirements that certain service contract forms must be filed with and approved by the Commissioner before they can be used. The rulemaking may include, but not be limited to, service contracts covering the following services:

• Tire and wheel repair and replacement
• Motor vehicle dent, ding, and crease removal
• Motor vehicle windshield repair or replacement
• Motor vehicle key fob repair or replacement