What to do about a mechanic’s bill if the mechanic hasn’t repaired the car?
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What to do about a mechanic’s bill if the mechanic hasn’t repaired the car?
My car wouldn’t start so I had my car towed to a local repair shop. I was told that the car needed major work done to it and I was given a verbal estimate. A week and a half later I was told that the car was still not starting. He now wants to charge me more to keep diagnosing the problem. Since he has not fixed the problem with the work he did and still does not know what the problem is, do I have to pay him for the work he did, which was not called for. Also, is there a way I can get the car towed out of his shop so I can get it to a different mechanic?
Asked on October 27, 2010 under General Practice, South Carolina
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Was all this done verbally? Nothing written? This may be a problem here. He can not keep your car hostage and he is not fixing it. Yes, you have rights here. But you are going to have a huge fight on your hands. I would seek help from an attorney in your area. You are going to need to have the car removed from the premises but I guarantee that the mechanic will not let you without a court order. Additionally, in order to disprove the work he did you will need a new mechanic to state that it was not called for. Your "expert" testimony. Seek help. Good luck.
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