Legal Question in Consumer Law in Illinois

What can i do about being grossly over-charged by a an Implement dealer?

I took my compact Diesel tractor to the dealer from who

I purchased it for an Oil change and filter. He was to

check for a coolant leak as well. Whe I picked up the

tractor he didn't have the bill and would mail it. befor I

got that bill the tractor wouldn't start on day so i called

him and took it back and left it. He fixed it by replacing

the starter switch, the battery and the cables. Again no

bill, he'd mail it. About a week later I finally got the first

bill...$157 for the oil change! He billed me for 3.5 hr

labor at $30/hr. I decided to wait on the second bill

before proceding. It finally came ..$529, of which $160

was labor. 4 hrs. this time at $40/hr. for what was about

a 1hr. job.

What recourse do i have?


Asked on 6/05/03, 3:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Mary McDonagh McDonagh-Faherty Law Offices

Re: What can i do about being grossly over-charged by a an Implement dealer?

You can contest the bill in writing to him for record keeping purposes. Unfortunately, if he does not agree to settle, he can bring suit against you and then you will have to prove that he added onto the bill and that the work is normally done in the trade in less time than he is claiming.

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Answered on 6/06/03, 9:36 am
Dennis VanDerGinst VanDerGinst, Roche & Westensee, Ltd.

Re: What can i do about being grossly over-charged by a an Implement dealer?

We have reviewed the information in your e-mail of 06/05/03. Unfortunately, our present caseload is such that we would be unable to devote the attention to your case that it deserves and must decline representation. We do appreciate your interest in our firm.

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Answered on 6/06/03, 2:33 pm


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