How do I get my money back from a garage?
You can also ask the garage for a refund of some of the payment you made – you have the legal right to a price reduction if the work wasn’t done with ‘reasonable care and skill’. A second opinion can help you and the garage agree on what is reasonable. You may be able to get your money back through your bank.
What happens if you have a car repair at a garage?
Depending on the type of insurance you have, you might be able to claim for the damage on your car insurance. You might lose your no claims bonus if you do. You could also contact the garage’s insurance company to see if you could negotiate for them to pay for the work.
Can a garage sell a car while it is under dispute?
The garage is not allowed to sell or get rid of the car while you’re disputing the bill. They can, however, keep your car while the bill is being disputed. If you need the car back but aren’t happy with the amount you have to pay, you can pay ‘under protest’ then continue with your dispute.
Can a mechanic keep your car if you owe money?
Yes, a mechanic can legally maintain possession of your vehicle for unpaid repairs as long as the repairs were authorized. If they were authorized, which is interpreted broadly, then the mechanic can maintain possession until the bill is paid. The lien is automatic, no filing is required.
What to do if you dont get a reasonable price from a garage?
If you don’t think the extra charged is reasonable, ask the garage to reduce the price. If no price was agreed before the work was done, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 gives you the legal right to only pay a ‘reasonable price’. Tell this to the garage. It can be difficult agreeing what is ‘reasonable’.
Yes, a mechanic can legally maintain possession of your vehicle for unpaid repairs as long as the repairs were authorized. If they were authorized, which is interpreted broadly, then the mechanic can maintain possession until the bill is paid. The lien is automatic, no filing is required.
Is it illegal to repair cars in your garage?
In their opinion, the garage should be torn down. But the Cape Gazette reports that after several visits, county inspectors found no violations. Williams even once applied for a license to operate a repair shop in an attempt to placate his neighbors, but the county told him he didn’t need one.
How much does it cost to sue someone for building a garage?
He told the Cape Gazette it cost him $30,000 in legal fees. His neighbors, meanwhile, say they spent at least $50,000. Unfortunately, Williams’ legal issues aren’t over just yet. The judge now has to decide whether or not building the garage violated Sussex County code. If so, the fine would be $100 per day, likely totaling $200,000 or more.
Is it illegal to keep a car locked in a garage?
And in some states, doing this might be illegal. (Read about how to get your car back after repossession.) However, if you keep the car locked in a garage or behind a chained gate, the creditor cannot repossess the car because it would be breaching the peace (damaging property).