What to do if I’m being overcharged for repairs?
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What to do if I’m being overcharged for repairs?
I had repairs to a boat trailer at a shop. When I first spoke with the shopowner about the repairs he quoted me a price of $600-$700. A week later when I went to pick up the trailer he said that the bill was not yet complete and to go ahead and take it home. However, he asked me to sign a blank invoice showing that I picked up the trailer. I didn’t think anything about it at the timebut later that day he sent me a bill for $1600 for the repairs. I explained that was not what we had discussed and I was not paying that much. If I do not pay him the amount he wants, can he take my boat trailer?
Asked on March 26, 2013 under Business Law, South Carolina
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
He can theoretically take your boat trailer if the contract so states but now you know why signing anything blank is never a good idea. Immediately contact the state attorney general and if this person or business is licensed by the department of motor vehicles, contact that agency to file a complaint.
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