Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair

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Service Call Charges

  • The service dealer shall quote a charge for each service call, and the diagnosis fee, if one is to be charged, prior to making each service call.
  • No charges shall be made in addition to the service call charge quoted, except as provided in Section 9844 of the Business and Professions Code.
  • If a diagnosis fee is charged, it shall be included in the service call charge.

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