What to do if my auto insurer says that the audio shop was negligent in the installation of a radar detection system so they’re not responsible for damage that was caused?
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What to do if my auto insurer says that the audio shop was negligent in the installation of a radar detection system so they’re not responsible for damage that was caused?
A little over a year ago, I had a professional car audio shop install a permanent
radar detection system. Then, 2 weeks ago, my car was having issues starting and was towed to a dealership. The dealer immediately that I had an aftermarket radar system and they were not responsible for any damage. They called several days later and said the audio shop did not use the proper grommet when running
wires through the firewall from the engine bay to inside the car. This caused
major water damage close to $14,000. My insurer viewed the car and said since
the shop did not seal the firewall correctly they were negligent and I am not
covered by insurance. What options might I have?
Asked on October 12, 2018 under Business Law, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Your option is to sue the shop: when someone, including a contractor, vendor, store/shop, etc. is unreasonably careless and causes damage to your property through that carelessness (called "negligence" in the law), they are liable for the damage. To prove your case, you would need some appropriate auto expert (e.g. someone else with experience doing these installations) to examine your car and testify in court that it is his/her opinon, based on his/her professional training and experience, that the shop did the following thing(s) wrong, thereby causing the damage.
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