Legal Question in Business Law in California

auto repair

i original received estimat of 3000 for car repair and i authorized the work to be done over the phone, then the price jumped to $5000.00. can they do that? The only thing i signed was a paper allowing them to diagnose a blown headgasket, wound up needing a new enginge.


Asked on 9/20/99, 3:26 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

Re: auto repair

Legally you are not required to pay anything beyond what you authorized over the phone.

Read more
Answered on 9/21/99, 7:04 pm
John Hayes The John Hayes Law Offices

Re: auto repair

The dealer is only authorized to perform services that you agreed to. Since you only asked for a diagnosis and he did not get your agreement to do the repairs then you are not liable for the bill. If he persists on harassing you to pay the bill I would be happy to help you get him off your back. Usually it only takes a letter from an attorney stating the law to get people like this off your back and usually to rethink suing you in small claims court. If you would like additional information please feel free to contact my office at 888-563-8529. Good luck.

Read more
Answered on 9/21/99, 7:42 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Business Law questions and answers in California