When Can You Sue A Mechanic?

When you invest a large amount of time and money into getting your vehicle repaired, you expect things to go smoothly — and you expect that your car will work like new when you get it back. But what happens when it doesn’t? If you are a victim of faulty mechanic work, it may lead to greater costs or even an accident. Whether you live in Provo, Utah or on the East Coast, if you are involved in an auto accident as a result of faulty mechanic work, you may need to hire a lawyer to ensure you get the help you need. 

There are several incidents when you would be within your rights to sue a mechanic. First of all, when the mechanic does faulty work on your vehicle, especially if that results in an auto accident, you may need to hire a lawyer and file a lawsuit. If your mechanic disables a safety device or improperly installs a part, you may have a case for a lawsuit. This is especially true if the auto accident results in serious injury or death.

Although laws vary from state to state, most states have consumer protection laws that require mechanics to give an estimate before starting to work on your car. So whether you live in Provo or across the country, if your mechanic fails to give you an estimate on how much the parts and labor will be for the job, or fails to honor the estimate that is given, you may have a valid lawsuit.

Another instance where you may want to hire a lawyer is if you think your mechanic may have committed fraud of any sort. If the mechanic charges you for parts or services that he or she did not actually provide, that is considered fraudulent — and the case should be taken care of in a court of law. Whether you live in Provo or on the East Coast, those charges are serious — and if your lawyer can prove the existence of fraud, that can help other customers who may have been victims as well. 

Whether you live in small town Provo or a big city, your vehicle often comes with a warranty that covers certain services. If your mechanic fails to honor the warranty, that’s another situation in which you may want to consider hiring a lawyer. If the mechanic fails to provide the services found on the warranty or does a faulty job that results in an auto accident, you may have a valid lawsuit.

In any of these cases — especially if faulty mechanic work causes an auto accident — you should research a good lawyer to help you get the compensation you need to recover.

Ryan Muir is a legal writer for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Robert J Debry. Follow on Twitter.

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