Legal Question in Consumer Law in California
Auto Repair Liability
In Jan. 2008 I was in an accident
where I rear ended another vehicle.
The vehicle was purchased brand
new in 2005 and has never had any
issues whatsoever. April 2008 I
finally got the car back from the
bodyshop recommended by the
insurance company after over 3 long
months of waiting. That same day
and approximately 30 miles later the
transmission goes out while driving
on the freeway. As I pulled off the
freeway onto the shoulder I noticed
that my hazard lights weren't
functioning. It was scary being on a
narrow shoulder hoping that I
wouldn't get hit by another motorist
as I waited for a tow truck because
they didn't see my vehicle. First, I'm
concerned with the mechanical issue,
which hadn't been present prior to
it's repair at that facility. Secondly I
am very concerned that the body
shop released my vehicle to me
without the hazard lights properly
functioning. What should I do and
how should I go about it?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Auto Repair Liability
I would take it to a body shop of my choice, have them write a detailed report, and then -- before any work is done -- have them contact the insurance company and explain the situation and let them take photos and inspect the car. I wouldn't take it back to the same body shop that made you wait 3 months. What a nightmare!
Re: Auto Repair Liability
You need to have a mechanic inspect the car to determine if the transmission and hazard light problems were caused by the accident.
Re: Auto Repair Liability
You might consider taking it to another repair facility and have them do a full analysis.
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