We recently had a transmission overhaul in an '02 sebring with 80k miles. The first few days the garage said nothing was wrong with it, but wanted permission for a mechanic to take it home. The next day he said it needed an overhaul! Why out of no where did he decide it needed one?
Now after we've got the car and paid $2.8k, it drives the same! Just like before until now.. it rev's high and then switches gears. Just the same as before.. who knows if the mechanic messed it up purposely while he took it home.
2007-08-28 11:00:23 · 3 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I can tape a conversation with them over the phone and use it in court right? About how "nothing was wrong" and then the mechanic took it home.
2007-08-28 11:01:01 · update #1
I can tape a conversation with them over the phone and use it in court right? About how "nothing was wrong" and then the mechanic took it home.
2007-08-28 11:01:18 · update #2
Whether or not you are allowed to tape the conversation depends on the state. In some states you need permission from both parties, in others you don't.
If you are thinking of going to court, you need actual proof that the mechanic did something wrong. "It drives the same as before" isn't going to sound very convincing to the judge. Usually, what one does is get another mechanic to look at it, determine whether or not the first mechanic did something wrong, and then come into court and testify (or send a statement). If you can do that, you may have a case.
2007-08-28 11:11:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know enough about your state's sales laws, products liability laws or the relevant warranties to comment on suing the dealership. The garage is matter for consumer protection law. You should consult a local attorney. Do not bother trying to tape phone calls (they aren't going to be admissible), just write down what is said and when if you have further contact. Get a lawyer and do it quick, keep all your bills, and consider other costs that might be mounting as a result. Call your Bar Association for help finding an attorney.
2007-08-28 18:16:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states in the US it is illegal to tape another person's conversation without his permission. You probably cannot use the tape.
Take the vehicle to a transmission specialty shop and ask them if the first shop did any repairs.
2007-08-28 18:09:01 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋