Legal Question in Business Law in California

Gosh, I don't think so. The guy seems to be trying hard to assist you and get the job done. I have had some experience with shopping for hard-to-find car parts, and at my age then (20s), I was a lot better off going from junkyard to junkyard myself than paying an $X per hour mechanic to do it for me. You should try to work with him. Maybe hire a third party to find the part if you don't have time. Doesn't the manufacturer stock the part any more? That's where I'd go first. Also, there are elaborate computer networks that dealers and junkies use to locate rare parts. Make sure whoever's looking (a) knows exactly what's needed, and (b) uses the internet to the maximum.