Is it normal for a shop to have a release of liability?
We’ve been in business for over 20 years and, early on, used waivers as part of our standard process. However, over time—and after consulting with multiple attorneys and insurance providers—we’ve consistently been advised that waivers offer little actual protection. They do not prevent someone from filing a lawsuit or taking legal action, regardless of what the waiver states.
In our experience, having dyno-tested thousands of vehicles without the use of waivers, the consensus from legal professionals has been that participation in such services is considered an implied risk. As such, a waiver is not legally required and, in practice, has limited value.
In our experience, having dyno-tested thousands of vehicles without the use of waivers, the consensus from legal professionals has been that participation in such services is considered an implied risk. As such, a waiver is not legally required and, in practice, has limited value.
If I owned a shop, I would for sure make this a practice. Especially if you are a shop that installs customer supplied parts and entertains all the customers near ideas that ends up causing problems. Most of your successful shops only install parts/packages they have tested and proven to work. This is how they keep cars coming in and going out on schedule with minimal downtime or issues. Social media has warped folks minds into thinking 1000whp is so easy and reliable. Just shop around and find the cheapest parts available, then take it to the local corner shop. No big deal, simple as a routine oil change.
