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Question: Business - Wisconsin

Asked on 11/6/2009
Auto repair, responsibility for unrelated damages after repair
Cliffs: I'm being asked to either return money received for a repair job, or pay for damages that happened 2 days after a repair. I repaired an automobile's water pump for a co-worker, and 2 days afterwards the timing belt caused an engine malfunction. I never had to touch the timing belt, but it is VERY close to the pump. I did tell the person the timing belt looked bad, and they told me they would fix it later. I did not offer a warranty. I do not have any certifications. I feel I deserve the money, after doing it half-price and helping after it broke again. Should I fight or fold?

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B. B., Member in Good Standing of the New Jersey Bar


I wouldn't fold, since I don't see how the owner of the car is going to be able to prove that you caused the timing belt issue.  You were asked to fix the water pump told the owner about the timing belt needing attention, and he chose not to do it.

One thing that might cause a problem, is if you were violating some auto repair licensing law by doing this, and I'd suggest checking that out, before you go to court.  One way you might be able to get a qucik answer is by asking a friend who has a full-time repair shop.



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