If an auto repair chain”fixed” our car but its still not working properly, is there anything that we can do?
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If an auto repair chain”fixed” our car but its still not working properly, is there anything that we can do?
We took my girlfriend’s car to have the A/C system replaced. It has been messing up for a while now, and started a few weeks or so after we got it back. We’ve taken it back to them and took it to a dealer. The dealer said they took it apart and there’s metal in the system. If we don’t get it cleaned out, we will have to have it replaced again. The auto repair place said it’s fine, but they just drove it and said they don’t need to take it apart. They claimed that the dealer couldn’t have taken it apart in the time they charged us for. We can’t afford to replace the whole A.C system again.
Asked on September 3, 2011 under General Practice, Indiana
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The problem that you paid to have fixed by the by the automotice repair chain should have been fixed properly for the charges that you paid for. If the repairs were not done in such a manner to have rectified the problem, you need to take the car back to the repair facility to make sure they do it right.
Most states have administrative agencies called "bureau of automotive repairs" that oversee licensed automotive repair shops like the place where your girlfriend's car was taken to. You need to have the car properly repaired. If not, your girlfriend can then contact your state's bureau of automotive repairs about the situation.
Good luck.
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