If a repair shop taking too long to fix motorcycle and there is no sign of getting it back, what can I do?
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If a repair shop taking too long to fix motorcycle and there is no sign of getting it back, what can I do?
I took my motorcycle to a shop near my house to get repairs done after a collision. The worker gave me an estamate of $2500 for repairing all damage done and told me between 3 to 4 weeks . I also paid in full (my mistakes). I do not have it in writing when it was to be complete, only verbal. This was over 2 months ago. I have stopped in to check on the progress but have received the same answer – we are still waiting on parts and still have to paint. As of today there is no sign of them being done soon.
Asked on April 24, 2012 under Business Law, California
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The best way to get the motorcycle repair shop to speed up the repairs of your vehicle is to go and meet with the owner about your concerns about delay and get in writing a schedule as to when you can expect it to be completed dated and signed by the owner.
You should never have paid the full amount for the repairs up front.
If the owner of the repair facility refuses to give you a written timeline for the vehicle's repair, you should contact your state's bureau of automotive repairs and make a complaint as to this repair facility. This bureau is in charge of investigating consumer complaints regarding auto/motorcycle repair facilities.
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