Whatdo Ido if an auto mechanic is avoiding me after doing faulty work to my truck?
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Whatdo Ido if an auto mechanic is avoiding me after doing faulty work to my truck?
I have a receipt for the work done. We went directly to the business to talk to him at which he was mad we were bugging him. My truck is spraying gas. How can I get him to honor work? Sue him?
Asked on June 13, 2011 under General Practice, Washington
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you may have to sue him. If someone violates a contract (e.g. not doing the work they agreed to do) or negligently (that is carelessly) damages your property and will not voluntarily pay compensation, then your recourse is to sue--there's no body and no government agency which will try to collect your money for you.
To sue, the mechanic would have to be at fault--that is, either he didn't do what he promised, or he was careless and caused damage. If it just happens that a differnet problem developed at the same time or after he looked at the truck, but he wasn't instructed to fix that problem (and failed) and also did not himself cause it, he'd not be liable.
You could look to sue in small claims court to reduce your costs.
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