A mechanic repaired my car with no estimate nor permission prior to repairs. Then he asked for twice the money that the insurance estimated as damage, and is willing to pay. Now he put a lien on my car. What can I do?
2007-09-22 01:32:10 · 9 answers · asked by Neil P 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
go with the lawyer. the bbb actually has more heart for the business.
i used to get their newsletter. there was an entire page dedicated to ridiculing customer complaints.
2007-09-22 01:43:23 · answer #1 · answered by daddio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What state are you in?
In most states (all, in fact, that I know of) a mechanic's lien on movable property must be possessory, i.e., the mechanic keeps the car until the lien is paid.
If that is the case, then you need to take out a writ of replevin. This is a proceeding to have the sheriff seize your property wrongfully withheld, and restore you to possession. Look in a good set of legal forms (your county law library has such a set; in fact, it probably has several different sets; go there, dress nicely, speak quietly and reservedly and ask the librarian to point you at the form books for legal proceedings). Get the form, fill it out, and take it to the clerk of the court. You'll almost certainly need to go to "big boy" court, such as Supreme Court in New York, Superior Court in many places. The "trial court of general jurisdiction," because the courts that run a mill-type proceeding for debts and fender benders don't have the sophistication or jurisdiction to handle a zebra like this.
If he has put a lien on the title, I am at a loss because as far as I know, that violates the constitution. And I do not know of any state (orther than Louisiana) that would allow for such a lien.
Good luck.
2007-09-22 02:03:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you contacted the insurance company and let them know about the difference? There may be a supplement for additional damage that was not on the original estimate.
Ask the mechanic to show you the old parts or the invoices for the new parts that he ordered. Check this against the estimate. Make sure that you are being charged for work that was done.
2007-09-22 02:08:06 · answer #3 · answered by Boots 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have an agreed price, or a written estimate, and the final price is way beyond the estimate, you have got a legitimate gripe and have recourse against the mechanic, and his lien may not hold up. Get some legal advice.
2007-09-22 03:41:00 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-02 12:46:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your state's attorney general office and ask for the consumer protection division. maybe they can bring about a resolution without you having to throw down a lot of your cash and time. I would try this first.
2007-09-22 01:43:13 · answer #6 · answered by ValleyViolet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a lawyer.
2007-09-22 01:37:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact the better business bureau
2007-09-22 01:40:42 · answer #8 · answered by babygirl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sue in him small claims
2007-09-22 02:26:13 · answer #9 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋