What can I do if an auto repair shop messed up my car?
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What can I do if an auto repair shop messed up my car?
Back late last year, I took my car to a an auto transmission chain for work on my car. I went for 3.5 weeks before HQ told them to pay me for a rental. They also said I owe nothing for repairs. It’s now 8 months later and they still have my car and owe me $5,300 or so in car rental fees. Also, because they messed up my car I had to buy another car for transportation. They ignore letters to act and lie to me everytime I call saying they need more time. I just want my car back and to have it repaired by dealer and to be reimbursed for rental fees and repair fees that I paid a different shop to repair damage by them.
Asked on July 21, 2012 under General Practice, District of Columbia
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Since it appears the the automotive repair shop is ignoring you with respect to the problems with your car and its inability to be repaired, you have the following options:
1. contact your state's bureau of automotive repair and make a complaint against this particular repair facility. This entity is in charge of fielding consumer complaints and investigating bad conduct by licensed automotive repair facilities;
2. consult with an attorney that practices in the area of consumer law to assist you in your matter and give you guidance concerning your legal recourse.
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