I had taken the car to the garage for repairs. The car was stolen, stripped, stuck in a mud hole and set on fire (presumably to hide the stripping that occurred). A police report was filed. Is the owner or his insurance responsible for reimbursement/replacement of the vehicle? Or am I just out a car with no recourse available to me?
2007-01-29 11:29:48 · 8 answers · asked by nallaneen 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
When a car is stolen in the garage for repair, the owner of the garage is liable since the car was supposed to be secured. Under the law, the car was deposited under the custody of the garage owner. Thus, the latter is liable in case of loss. The remedy of the garage owner is to claim with an insurance company if the repair business is insured.
2007-01-29 11:37:56 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the owner's insurance is responsible. You need to contact your car insurance company and let them know what happened. They will give you the blue book value of the car or less depending on the age and condition of the car before it was stolen. They in turn will contact the owner for his insurance information, so they can file a claim with his insurance company and get money from them.
2007-01-29 11:36:43 · answer #2 · answered by janetrmi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The garage is responsible. They can buy special insurance to cover cars in their temporary possession. Hopefully it is a reputable garage, otherwise you might have to seek legal help.
2007-01-29 11:45:09 · answer #3 · answered by AVA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same thing happened to my father several years before he died. He ended up taking the garage to court and the judge made them both equally responsible. (they each pay half.) However, it mostly depends on what state you live in.
Your best bet would be to consult a lawyer--most give free consultations.
2007-01-29 11:39:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i might say that because it substitute into of their care, they're reliable. If their coverage would not conceal it, thats their challenge. They elected to not purchase coverage which could be attributed to "acts of God", (or organic mess ups). anyplace the motor vehicle is parked (ASDA or someplace else), a particular disclaimer affirming in what circumstances accountability is declined might could be published publicly the place it incredibly is actual viewable. despite if, even in situations the place disclaimers are used, the courts could nonetheless throw it out (in keeping with particular circumstances) and locate for the claimant. the reality that they are changing their estimates means they have spoken to their attorneys and be conscious of that they are reliable.
2016-10-16 06:52:11 · answer #5 · answered by machey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,although maybe your insurance will cover it,i would make the garadge responsable for the reason of your premiums going up!
2007-01-29 14:24:02 · answer #6 · answered by MaryAnn K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You betcha Red Ryder. You may have to sue if the repair shop balks, bottom line is that they a duty to keep your consigned auto safe.
2007-01-29 11:47:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-29 11:50:19 · answer #8 · answered by citronge69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋