Concerning manufacturers and vehicle dealers.

HB 2518 prohibits vehicle manufacturers from discriminating against dealers in pricing, allocation, or service fees. It bans practices like charging different prices for identical vehicles or parts to different dealers, using unfair promotion plans, or preventing dealers from requesting service fees on certain programs. The law also restricts manufacturers from competing with dealers by owning or operating dealerships, except in limited cases like temporary transitions (up to 2 years), diversity partnerships with capital investment requirements, or heavy-truck dealerships. This bill directly affects Washington-based vehicle manufacturers and their new vehicle dealers by requiring fair treatment under state law.