I. History of the MVDLs
A. Enacted as early as 1930’s to protect auto dealers from perceived unfair treatment by manufacturers
B. Strong lobbyist groups lead to ever-changing, and ever-expanding, MVDLs
C. Heavily regulate what provisions may or may not be included in a contract
D. Prohibit contractual waiver of a remedy or defense allowed by statute
E. May apply more broadly than “traditional” motor vehicles (e.g. engines, axles and transmissions for heavy duty trucks; trailers; off-road vehicles; snowmobiles)