QUESTION
What can I do if an auto body shop did a lot WITHOUT my permission?
Asked on Apr 22nd, 2013 on Personal Injury - Michigan
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I am having my car fixed a local car auto body shop. They messed up on the oil change (the cover came off while driving & oil got in places it shouldn't have). They changed the thermostat - still overheating. I dropped off my car this past Thursday and now it's Monday, still not done. It turned out that did a LOT of expensive work after I specifically said to CALL ME FIRST with an estimate. I never signed ANYTHING either to give the go-ahead. They even sent the car out to another auto shop without my permission. They are going to charge me a lot and I cannot find a lawyer in my area that specializes in this situation. Please help.
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Ronald A. Steinberg
You need a lawyer in your area. It is too small for a lawyer from far away to get involved in the case.
Answered on Apr 26th, 2013 at 12:52 PM
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You have a typical contract case. you don't need a specialist. You have a messy case and it is not exciting for a lawyer to get in a messy case and you probably don't want to pay much of a fee. Why don't you just sue the guy in small claims court and write the better business bureau.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 12:55 AM
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No lawyer specialises in this situation, but any skilled general practice lawyer should be able to help you. You might want first to demand a discussion about discounting their bill because of the facts you mention. Failing that, you may need to pay them and then sue them in small claims court for a refund. (You might need to pay them to free the car from their clutches.) Good Luck.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 12:38 AM
Monica Cecilia Castillo-Barraza
This is against several California Business & Professions Code sections. You should also file a complaint with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair.
Answered on Apr 24th, 2013 at 11:51 PM
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The repair shop should be liable for the repair of any damages it caused you to its malfeasance.
Answered on Apr 24th, 2013 at 10:02 PM