What to do if a mechanic made my car worse?
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What to do if a mechanic made my car worse?
About 5 months ago, I had my car repaired by repair shop, it was the timing belt. The guy replace the timing belt, water pump, head gasket, intake gasket, thermostat housing. My car has been running hot since then. I have taken my car back a total of 8 times and he still have not fix my car, and my car is still running hot. One reason that I continue to take back to him is because he gave a 6 month warranty.
Asked on June 10, 2013 under Business Law, North Carolina
Answers:
Tricia Dwyer / Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Hello. I suggest that you have an outside mechanic provide you with advice at this time. The issue is whether your present mechanic may be doing something wrong, behaving negligently, for instance. If you were to consider suing in a court of law, you will want to have a sound basis for doing so. Generally, in choosing an attorney in your state: Some attorneys are available seven days for emergency legal needs. Many attorneys will confer initially at no charge. Then, if legal work is performed, some attorneys will provide a reduced fee for financial hardship. Some attorneys may also assist you in limited scope manner to conserve legal costs. All the best.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If you believe the mechanic was negligent, or unreasonably careless, in how he worked on your car, and that his negligence has caused you some economic losses (e.g. extra repair costs), you may be able to sue him for you additional out-of-pocket losses. However, if the car is still under warranty and he is honoring the warranty, you most likely cannot sue him yet--the warranty would likely be found to be your recourse in this situation. If he doesn't resolve the matter and the warranty expires, however, or if he causes significant damage beyond his ability to even arguably repair under the warranty, then you should be able to sue.
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