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AUTOBIOGRAPHY GARAGE SERVICE AUTHORIZATION + TERMS & CONDITIONS By signing, approving, authorizing repairs electronically, or leaving a vehicle on Autobiography Garage premises, Customer agrees to the following terms and conditions: 1) Definitions “Autobiography Garage,” “Shop,” “we,” and “us” refer to Autobiography Garage and its owners, employees, contractors, and agents. “Customer” refers to the owner of the vehicle or the party authorizing work. “Vehicle” refers to the vehicle left with the Shop. 2) Authorization to Perform Work Customer authorizes the Shop to perform the repairs, diagnosis, and services described in the approved estimate, quote, or repair order. Customer acknowledges that initial estimates are based on visible conditions and known symptoms and may change if additional issues are discovered. 3) Additional Work / Change Orders No additional repairs outside the approved scope will be performed without Customer authorization. Customer authorizes the Shop to perform reasonable diagnostic procedures necessary to identify faults. Diagnostic time is billable unless otherwise stated. 4) No Guarantee of Complete Condition (Older / Specialty Vehicle Disclaimer) Customer acknowledges that the Vehicle may be an older or specialty vehicle and may have multiple existing faults, wear, corrosion, prior repairs, or modifications. Customer understands that repairs may reveal additional faults and that the Shop cannot guarantee the condition, reliability, or performance of systems not specifically repaired or replaced. 5) Road Testing / Operation of Vehicle Customer authorizes the Shop to operate the Vehicle as necessary for diagnosis, calibration, and quality control, including road testing. Customer represents that the Vehicle is safe enough to be operated for diagnostic and test purposes. Customer agrees that the Vehicle must be properly insured and registered at all times while in the Shop’s care. Customer agrees that proof of insurance and registration documentation must be present in the Vehicle when road testing is performed. 6) Insurance is Primary / Limitation of Shop Liability Customer acknowledges that Customer’s insurance policy is primary for any loss, damage, theft, vandalism, weather-related damage, fire, or other casualty, including while the Vehicle is parked, stored, moved, test-driven, or otherwise handled by the Shop. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Shop shall not be liable for: theft or vandalism, weather events, acts of God, or fire, loss of use, lost profits, inconvenience, or consequential damages, pre-existing conditions or hidden defects, damage caused by mechanical failure, corrosion, fatigue, or prior workmanship. If the Shop is found liable for any claim, the Shop’s maximum liability shall not exceed the amount paid by Customer for the specific repair work giving rise to the claim. 7) Parts Warranty New parts supplied by the Shop may be covered by a manufacturer or supplier warranty. Warranty coverage is limited to replacement of the defective part as allowed by the supplier/manufacturer. Unless expressly stated in writing, parts warranty does not include: diagnostic time, labor for removal and reinstallation, towing, transport, storage, fluids, shop supplies, consumables, additional repairs caused by the part failure, or any incidental or consequential costs. 8) Refurbished / Used / Remanufactured Parts If Customer authorizes the use of refurbished, remanufactured, or used parts, Customer agrees such parts are provided AS-IS and WITH NO WARRANTY, unless the Shop provides a specific written warranty. 9) Customer-Supplied Parts If Customer supplies parts, Customer accepts all risk as to correctness, quality, compatibility, and warranty. The Shop provides no warranty on customer-supplied parts. Labor associated with customer-supplied parts is billable and non-refundable. 10) Storage, Abandoned Vehicles, and Fees Customer agrees to pick up the Vehicle promptly upon notification that work is complete or the Vehicle is ready for pickup. Vehicles left beyond a reasonable pickup period may be subject to storage fees. Vehicles not collected may be treated as abandoned and may be disposed of or sold in accordance with New Jersey law. Customer remains responsible for all charges, storage fees, and applicable costs. 11) Payment Terms / Right to Retain Vehicle Payment is due in full upon completion of work and prior to release of the Vehicle unless otherwise agreed in writing. Customer acknowledges that the Shop may retain possession of the Vehicle until payment is received in full, as permitted by applicable law. 12) Non-Payment / Collections Unpaid balances may be subject to late fees and collection costs, including reasonable attorney fees and court costs where permitted by law. 13) Safety, Cleanliness, and Personal Property Customer agrees to remove valuables and personal property from the Vehicle. The Shop is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property left in the Vehicle. 14) Severability If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. 15) Governing Law / Venue These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey. Any dispute shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in New Jersey.