QUESTION
Can I get the car if the customer failed to pay the balance?
Asked on Aug 07th, 2013 on Bankruptcy - California
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My repair shop worked on a car. The customer was a long time customer, he picked up the car. It has been 3 years and after many calls he tells me he cannot pay the balance of $2557.38. I talked to him today and he told me not to call, he would pay in his own time. I want the money or the car.
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Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Get an attorney and sue him.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2013 at 9:08 PM
Bankruptcy Law Attorney serving Livingston, NJ
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File a lawsuit.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2013 at 9:08 PM
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Some States have Mechanic Lien Laws. You need to research them in your state and follow the procedure, or you could sue in court for the money.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2013 at 9:08 PM
You can sue for damages but unless you have a secured lien, sorry but no car.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2013 at 9:07 PM
Debt Collection Attorney serving Chicago, IL
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I would suggest hiring a collection attorney or filing a small claims case. I do not believe that IL allows repossession of a car, as opposed to its detention when you already have it, for nonpayment of a repair bill.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2013 at 9:07 PM