R27-8-4. Repairs

(1) In the event a state vehicle is in need of repair(s), the driver shall contact the vendor prior to having any services performed. A toll free telephone number is listed on the front cover of the Driver Operating Manual and the Program Information Booklet.

(a) The driver of the vehicle shall provide the vehicle number and odometer reading to the vendor.

(b) In the event that a driver needs to locate a service facility, the vendor will direct the driver to the nearest service facility that participates in the vendor's service network.

(c) In the event that the vehicle is already in a service facility, the driver shall direct the shop to contact the vendor. Authorization to perform the required repairs shall be given by the vendor.

(2) When taking a state-owned vehicle in for repair(s), the driver shall identify the vehicle as belonging to DFO, and not the division or department to which the vehicles are leased.