"We also charge a flat rate for some repairs. Our service manager will explain what a flat rate is and show you how much it may cost you. A flat-rate charge may not match the time actually spent repairing your vehicle. PLEASE ASK US WHETHER WE WILL CHARGE YOU BY THE HOUR OR BY A FLAT RATE. We use the same labor rate method in any estimate we provide and any bill you receive."

Sec. 5. 29-A MRSA §1805, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. B, §5, is repealed.

Sec. 6. 29-A MRSA §1805, sub-§4 is enacted to read:

4.__Shop supplies.__If the repair facility charges a separate line item for shop supplies, the notice must also contain the following:

"WE CHARGE .......__FOR SHOP SUPPLIES.__Our service manager will explain shop supplies and how much they may cost you."