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815 ILCS 306/25 (2026)

Estimated price insufficient

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(815 ILCS 306/25)
    Sec. 25. Estimated price insufficient. If it is determined that the estimated price is insufficient because of unforeseen circumstances, the consumer's consent must be obtained before the work estimated is done or parts estimated are supplied. If the consumer's consent is oral, the motor vehicle repair facility shall make a notation on the work order or estimate and on the invoice of the date, time, name of person authorizing the additional repairs, and telephone number called, if any, together with a specification of the additional parts and labor and the total additional cost.
(Source: P.A. 90-426, eff. 1-1-98.)

    
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2008–2026 · leading case: Montgomery v. Nostalgia Lane, Inc., 891 N.E.2d 994 (Ill. App. Ct. 2008).
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Montgomery v. Nostalgia Lane, Inc., 891 N.E.2d 994 (Ill. App. Ct. 2008). “) 815 ILCS 306/25 (West 2006). The unavailability of parts or special tools is precisely the type of “unforeseen circumstance” that would require an automotive repair facility to consult with the consumer before increasing the bill.”
Schubert's Speed Shop LLC v. Bentley, 2025 IL App (4th) 241458-U (Ill. App. Ct. 2025). “As to count II, defendant argued plaintiff had “unclean hands” (emphasis omitted) and cited section 25 of the Act (815 ILCS 306/25 (West 2022)), which requires motor vehicle repair facilities to obtain consumers’ consent before performing work which exceeds the estimated price.”
Hart v. MD Racing, Inc. (Ill. App. Ct. 2026). “Hart’s counsel quoted the following portion of the Automotive Repair Act (815 ILCS 306/25 (West 2022)): “If it is determined that the estimated price is insufficient because of unforeseen circumstances, the consumer’s consent must be obtained before the work estimated is done or…”
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