QUESTION
what is the next step after the auto body shop refuses to account for money paid in advance for parts and insists on payment plus storage fees?
Asked on Apr 15th, 2013 on Contracts - Florida
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I entered into a good faith repair contract. The terms are 1000.00 for parts and 500.00 dollars to begin. After nineteen days, an additional 300.00 were given for parts and labor for noted damages. After two more weeks, the vehicle repair was incomplete, and the mechanic refused to show proof of the cost of parts. Now the mechanic wants the agreed upon 500.00 for completion of repair and 300.00 for extra labor, plus 30.00 per day storage.
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Fla. Stat. 559 Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act is starting point for you. You may have to hire a lawyer to help you at an hourly rate/retainer, but good news is court an award that money back to you under the statute if you win.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2013 at 9:49 AM
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