f a car repair shop misdiagnosed a problem with my car the first time I brought it in and this caused damage, should it be responsible to fix it?
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f a car repair shop misdiagnosed a problem with my car the first time I brought it in and this caused damage, should it be responsible to fix it?
My car was overheating. I took it to a dealer repair shop who specialize in the make of my car. They said they found the problem and charged me over $1,700 to fix it. 2 weeks later it overheated again. I took it back and they told me they could find a problem. I took it back 3 weeks later because it over heated and all the coolant leaked on to my driveway. I took it back again. I had to call 9 days later to find out what was going on. I was told it was the head gasket and it would cost $2,200 to repair it. Due to the constant over heating I believe that’s what caused the gasket to blow. If not, do I have a case to file in small claims?
Asked on February 19, 2013 under Business Law, California
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Based upon what you have written about seemingly the auto repair company misdiagnosed your car's problem leading to your detriment and your damages where you seemingly have the basis for a small claims court matter. Whether or not you prevail depends upon whether you can get another mechanic to testify that the car repair shop misdiagnosed the problem.
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