Legal Question in Business Law in California

I live inCalifornia.I put my car in the shop for repairs.I paid the mechanic's price he quoted me up front.I told him to call me when it was ready and also stated to him that would be out if town for a few days he say that would be fine.The next day he called and said that I had a bad oil leak and asked if I wanted it fixed I said yes.How long can my car stay at the shop be a lien is placed on it? Also after I paid for the first job he did not give me a copy of work done or money recieved.How does that work in this state?

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Asked on 6/06/12, 11:11 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

California's Civil Code covers liens on vehicles left for repairs. See Civil Code sections 3067 to 3074. Civil Code section 3068 says (in part) "The lien shall be deemed to arise at the time a written statement of charges for completed work or service is presented to the registered owner or 15 days after the work or services are completed, whichever occurs first." This section and the other sections applying to repair liens on motor vehicles are rather long and complicated, and you may need a lawyer's help or may want to post a follow-up question on LawGuru.

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Answered on 6/06/12, 11:53 am


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