Is there any chance that I can be partially reimbursed for the money I spent to have my car fixed only to have it break down about 20 miles away?
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Is there any chance that I can be partially reimbursed for the money I spent to have my car fixed only to have it break down about 20 miles away?
I paid the owner of an auto repair shop $1400 to fix an engine problem I was having with my car. After I made my final payment for their services, they informed me that there were still major problems and that I would have to add about 6 quarts to my engine about every 30 miles. I was also informed at this time that I could have gotten a scrap motor and had it installed for around $1500, but that option was never mentioned to me. I got about 20 miles out of town and my car died. It is now completely inoperable.
Asked on August 31, 2011 Oklahoma
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you are dissatisfied with the repairs that you received from the mechanic that you took your vehicle to, you should speak with the shop's owners to see what refund you could receive for the repair bill that you paid.
To me, putting in six quarts of oil in the vehicle every 30 miles does not sound like any repairs were made. If the owner of the shop is not willing to refund you any amount of the money paid, your have the following options:
1. contact an attorney experienced in automotive law about your predicament;
2. contact your bureau of automotive repairs concerning your situation. This entity is in charge of overseeing licensed mechanics and fielding consumer complaints;
3. bring an action in small claims court for the refund of you money.
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