What can I do about an oil change gone wrong?
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What can I do about an oil change gone wrong?
I went to a dealership for a regular oil-change. One month later, my car would not start up. I check the oil stick and it was completely dry. I went to the dealership and to explain what happen and they were reluctant to provide me with an adequate answer. They informed me that they put oil in my car and my car used up to almost 4 quarts of oil in 2,000 miles. After further diagnosis, my timing chain had failed and now I need a new engine. Prior to me bring in my car to this dealership, I had no issue with the car or the engine. In fact, my last oil change was 5 months prior and I’ve drove over 8,000 miles on the last oil-change. What can I do about this situation?
Asked on December 4, 2013 under Business Law, Maryland
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
You need to have a third party mechanic look at your car and come up with an opinion regarding the cause of the problem. If the problem arises from the dealership then you need to consult with an attorney who practices in the area of automobile law. One in your locality can be found on attorneypages.com.
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