Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

auto repair gone wrong

took my car to a mechanic. they said blown head gasket gave estimate of 1600.00 gave ok went to pick up car bill was over 2500.00 (they changed additional parts). paid mechanic, drove car it is in worse shape now then before, electrical systems not working, transmission bad, etc.... mechanic said warranty only on head gasket. stopped payment on check. now what


Asked on 2/24/04, 6:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Tenner Law Office of Alvin G. Tenner

Re: auto repair gone wrong

Go to another mechanic. One approved by AAA and get an estimate of damage to engine. Tell them what happened. Keep this. When 1st mechanic tries to sue, bring estimate to court. Also file a file a complaint with the BAR.

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Answered on 2/25/04, 12:34 pm


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