What to do if an auto repair company tore my car apart and left it outside their compound?

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What to do if an auto repair company tore my car apart and left it outside their compound?

My transmission went out on my car. I called an autobody shop and they towed it and gave me an estimate. They took my trasmission completely apart to rebuild it and turned out they could not order some of the parts Now they piled all the old parts in the back seat and parked it outside of their compound and told me to get someone to come get it. I want to sue them Is there anything I can do?

Asked on July 23, 2012 under Business Law, Alabama

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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

From what you have written, you have a basis for making a complaint with your state's bureau of automotive repairs against the presumed licensed transmission company that you took your car to. Such entity investigates consumer complaint and regulates licensed mechanics on a state by state basis.

You should also consult with an attorney as to what your legal recourse may be after you have spoken with the owner of the transmission shop as to why your car is in a worse state that what it was when you brought it to the repair shop.


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