What to do if my car broke down 2 hours away from my hometown and I left it at a mechanic’s shop 2 months ago?
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What to do if my car broke down 2 hours away from my hometown and I left it at a mechanic’s shop 2 months ago?
I have paid in full because the owner told me for my car to be a priority I needed to pay $2400 which I did. The shop has told me several times that my car is ready and I have taken several trips to pick it up and the vehicle is not ready. It has been over 7 weeks. The owner hardly returns my calls or text messages and gives me a bunch of excuses. What can I legally do?
Asked on March 5, 2013 under Business Law, Texas
Answers:
Tricia Dwyer / Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Hello. This sounds like a bad problem, but, in my experience, not uncommon. First, it is important that you document all that has happened, and you should do so in an ongoing and very detailed manner. In legal matters, written documentation and substantiation of events and facts is typically critically important. I suggest that you immediately have a legal consultation with a private attorney. Often the attorney will be able to suggest several possible paths of action, with cost-effectiveness and full, fair and final resolution in mind. I suggest you phone several attorneys in choosing; some will certainly consider your finances in fee. All the best.
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