Warning : Performance Imports/Wendt Motors Atlanta
03-07-2019, 05:15 PM
#31
Rennlist Member
If GA is like AL, the shop is holding lots of cards once you turn over your car and keys to them. If things get ugly, you need to bail the car out for whatever the charges are, then seek restitution via Small Claims Court. Shop keepers don't want to waste their time going to court, so the threat of having to do so will possibly allow them to see things more clearly. Since the shop has openly lied to you, take a recorder with you and a camera when you visit the shop; try to get names of the wrenches that worked on the car, and if he won't give you an itemized repair ticket, record that conversation.
The shop will need an attorney in order to file a lien, so he won't want to do that. You will probably need an attorney to write a letter telling the shop to file a lien or risk theft of property (or similar) charges. Keep things civil, because, "normal wear and tear", can increase substantially if the shop owner gets his mind set to ruffle your feathers.
The shop will need an attorney in order to file a lien, so he won't want to do that. You will probably need an attorney to write a letter telling the shop to file a lien or risk theft of property (or similar) charges. Keep things civil, because, "normal wear and tear", can increase substantially if the shop owner gets his mind set to ruffle your feathers.
03-07-2019, 05:24 PM
#32
Racer
Google may have tripped me up, but here's something worth knowing:
https://www.georgialegalaid.org/reso...ens-in-georgia
Georgia has a mechanic's lien law. A lien is a charge on property for some debt for work performed. It can be made through a court when a person shows the authorization of another party (the debtor) to perform some work. Under this law, Willie's shop could keep Eric's car until he pays for the repair.
Alternatively, Willie's shop could return the car and file a lien at the county courthouse. A lien would mean that Eric wouldn't have a clear title to the car and would therefore have trouble selling it.
If Willie keeps the car, Eric could make a written demand that the mechanic release the car to him. The mechanic would have to do so within 10 days. If the mechanic filed a lien, he would have to seek legal action within 30 days. A court hearing would then be held, and Eric could present his side of the case. The judge would decide if Eric should pay the bill.
https://www.georgialegalaid.org/reso...ens-in-georgia
SITUATION Eric takes his car to Willie's garage for repair. When he comes to pick it up, he sees that Willie is charging him for replacing the carburetor. When he looks under the hood.the carburetor looks unchanged. Willie cannot show him the old carburetor. Eric says he will not pay the bill. Willie says he'll keep the car until he does. He says it is his legal right to do so.
What can Eric do?
What can Eric do?
Georgia has a mechanic's lien law. A lien is a charge on property for some debt for work performed. It can be made through a court when a person shows the authorization of another party (the debtor) to perform some work. Under this law, Willie's shop could keep Eric's car until he pays for the repair.
Alternatively, Willie's shop could return the car and file a lien at the county courthouse. A lien would mean that Eric wouldn't have a clear title to the car and would therefore have trouble selling it.
If Willie keeps the car, Eric could make a written demand that the mechanic release the car to him. The mechanic would have to do so within 10 days. If the mechanic filed a lien, he would have to seek legal action within 30 days. A court hearing would then be held, and Eric could present his side of the case. The judge would decide if Eric should pay the bill.
03-08-2019, 02:58 AM
#33
Rennlist Member
