What to do if I was involved in a car accident about 3 weeks ago and my car is not working right?
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What to do if I was involved in a car accident about 3 weeks ago and my car is not working right?
My car was not driveable, although it appeared okay except for the sideswipe damage to the driver side, and was towed to a collision company of my choosing. When the car was repaired and I drove it home I noticed that the steering wheel was not centered. When turning a hard left the tire squealed as if it was rubbing somewhere. When turning left the steering wheel became loose and almost seemed as if it could spin freely if I let it go. I called the collision company and they said they did not think anyone took the car for a test drive and had no idea the steering was not working properly. The collision company said no one test drove the car. Who is responsible for any additional charges?
Asked on March 25, 2013 under Accident Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Let me clarify: the car was "repaired" after the accident by a collision company, correct? It truly sounds as if the repairs were not done properly and you need to bring it back to the place as soon as you can. The car sounds to be a hazard to drive. If your insurance company paid for he repairs I would call them and let them know what is going on. Good luck.
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