What to do if an oil change service was done incorrectly?
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What to do if an oil change service was done incorrectly?
I had a vehicle service for 1st oil change on our new vehicle. After they got done they told me the oil pressure light was on and to drive on it for a day to see if the light goes out. Got about 30 miles and I took it to a jeep dealership and they told me they installed the wrong oil filter. So I called jeep and jeep said it could cause damage to the vehicle but not certain about the later on in the vehicle life. The first dealership called me and they are going to tow it to make sure any damage wasn’t done. What should I do legal, should it ask for a new car?
Asked on November 14, 2013 under Business Law, Colorado
Answers:
Terence Fenelon / Law Offices of Terence Fenelon
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
In order to prevail, you must establish several facts:
1. That your car was damged;
2. That the damage was caused by the negligence of the party which changed the oil:
3. The damges would be in amount to repair the damage.
Did the mistake total the car? doubtful. Are you entitled to a new car? Doubtful.
You haven't established any harm nor damges. The only damges referred to are the towing charged which shouldn't be your liability.
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