Auto Services Agreement

AUTO SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Auto Services Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into effective as of (Effective Date), by and between Service Provider Name: with principal address: , and Client Name: with principal address: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Service Provider is engaged in the business of performing automotive services, repairs, maintenance, diagnostics and related work on motor vehicles; and

WHEREAS, the Client owns or controls the vehicle described below and desires to retain the Service Provider to perform certain services under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to the services to be provided to the Client.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

SCOPE OF WORK

The Service Provider shall perform the automotive services described below. The description shall include all tasks, parts, labor, diagnostics, and any recommended follow-up work. Any material deviation or addition to this Scope of Work must be documented in a written change order signed by both parties.

PAYMENT TERMS

The Client shall pay the Service Provider the fees for services, parts, and other charges as set forth below. All charges are due as provided in this section. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all amounts are due in United States dollars.

Service Provider shall invoice the Client for work performed. Client must pay all undisputed amounts within the time specified in the payment schedule. Disputed amounts shall be raised in writing within seven (7) days of invoice and the undisputed portion remains payable. Late payments shall accrue the late payment fee set forth above and Service Provider may suspend services until amounts due are paid in full.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until completion of the services described in the Scope of Work or until terminated as provided herein.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure the breach within the notice period specified above. Upon termination, Client shall pay for all services performed and parts ordered through the date of termination. Service Provider shall return any property of Client in its possession and may retain a mechanic's lien to the extent permitted by law for unpaid charges.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party acknowledges that during the performance of this Agreement it may have access to information of the other party that is confidential and proprietary. Each party agrees not to disclose such information to third parties and to use it solely for performance under this Agreement. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party or is required to be disclosed by law, provided the disclosing party is given prompt notice to seek protective measures.

WARRANTY, LIABILITY & INSURANCE

Service Provider warrants that reasonably skilled workmanship will be used and that parts supplied by Service Provider will be new or of comparable quality, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Warranty periods for parts and labor shall be stated on the invoice. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTY STATED HEREIN, SERVICE PROVIDER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. SERVICE PROVIDER'S LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO DIRECT DAMAGES NOT EXCEEDING THE TOTAL AMOUNTS PAID BY CLIENT TO SERVICE PROVIDER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

Service Provider shall maintain commercially reasonable liability and garagekeeper's insurance during the term of this Agreement and shall provide evidence of such insurance upon Client's written request.

INDEMNIFICATION

Each party agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the other harmless from and against any third-party claims, liabilities, losses or damages arising out of the indemnifying party's negligence, willful misconduct, or breach of this Agreement, except to the extent caused by the indemnified party's own negligence or willful misconduct.

CHANGE ORDERS

Any change in the Scope of Work, additional parts, or services requested by Client will be documented in a written change order specifying the scope, additional fees, and any adjustment to the completion schedule. No change order shall be effective until signed by both parties.

GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved first through good faith negotiation between the parties. If unresolved, the parties agree that the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration under the rules of the chosen arbitration forum selected by mutual agreement; if no agreement on a forum is reached, either party may seek resolution in the state or federal courts located in the county in which Service Provider's principal place of business is located.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any written change orders, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings, whether written or oral. Any modification of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth at the beginning of this Agreement or to such other address as either party may designate by written notice to the other.

CERTIFICATION

By signing below, each party represents and warrants that it has the authority to enter into this Agreement, that the information provided in this Agreement is true and correct, and that it understands and accepts the obligations set forth herein.

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