I have a 1993 Nissan Maxima that wont run due to a transmission problem. AAMCO diagnosed the car and said it would cost $1995 to fix the car and it will be fixed in 2-3 days. They said the price may go up a little if they find something wrong. For that price I can go buy a used car.
I left the car with them. Now, after a week they are still repairing it and saying that the actual cost will be $2,700.
The car itself may be only worth that price. What can I do now? Can I refuse to pick up that car?
Please advice.
2007-03-22 10:05:38 · 6 answers · asked by John 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You signed a contract. You knew the amount it would cost to find the problem and you okayed it. Then they told you how much it would be to repair it. If you didn't like the price why did you give them permission to do the work??? That's stupid! They are required to tell you if there are any additional problems and the cost and must have your ok to do it. Why didn't you stop before it got to nearly $3000? If you leave the car they will lein sell it, they will probably call you everyday for the next month or so, then if you do pick up a used car for around $3000 you never know what is wrong with it, you may end up with even worst repairs. It's better to pay what YOU AUTHORIZED and know that you have a working vehicle that has a warrenty on it. Next time ask them what the worst case senario would be. Then make sure you can back it up if it happens. Now the mechanic had to spend how many days fixing your car that you authorized and now don't want to pay him. This is why it cost so much to repair cars - They have to do how much other work to make up for this mess.
2007-03-22 10:30:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you authorized the repairs (in writing), you are liable for the repair bill.
You can refuse to take the car, and they will lien the car, but this will harm your credit.
Better make some arrangements to pay, or sign the car over to them, or file a complaint with the watchdog agency in your state. In California it is Bureau of Automotive Repair.
Happy Motoring
2007-03-22 10:12:20 · answer #2 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ironhand is right. You have to choose how you want to spend the money. If you would just rather spend it on another car, you can just ask them if they would be willing to keep the car in lieu of the charges. It might be okay with them, they can fix it and sell it if they want. But get it in writing if you do this, and if they don't want to, pay the bill and pick up your car or risk hurting your credit.
2007-03-22 10:17:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can you can surrender the title voluntary or just leave the car in 90 days i believe they can apply for a title and keep the vehicle anyway but they can not do anything to you people do this to mechanics all the time
2007-03-22 10:26:17 · answer #4 · answered by cmann70726 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By leaving the car with them you entered into a contract with them, unless you told them NOT to do any work unless you authorised it. It may be worth your while to check with a lawyer. Good luck!.
2007-03-22 10:13:04 · answer #5 · answered by cuddlyclaud 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you agreed to the job, yes.
2007-03-22 10:20:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋