Unless the act or practice of repairing, servicing, reconditioning, or engaging in the activity of a master or specialty mechanic is adopted for the purposes of evading this act, this act shall not apply to a person who: Verifying that no structural repairs are necessary.Estimating or repairing unitized body structural component damage or.Conducting bench repairs performed within a registered repair facility.The reconditioning, replacement, diagnosis, adjustment, or alteration of the operating condition of the vehicle, or any component or sub-assembly in any category of major repair.
Per the Act, you must be certified as a mechanic in Michigan if you repair motor vehicles for compensation, including:
The Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act, Act 300 of 1974, (the Act) regulates the practice of servicing and repairing motor vehicles proscribes unfair and deceptive practices provides for training and certification of mechanics provides for the registration of motor vehicle repair facilities provides for enforcement and prescribes penalties.
