Legal Question in Consumer Law in Illinois

Have an attorney write the mechanic a letter that he will be sued if he doesn't return your car in running condition (as prior to the re-charge) as long as you pay only for the work that was ordered. The mechanic is relying most likely on the right of a mechanic to withhold your goods until paid, and could claim that the car was defective when you brought it in. You can also file complaints against him if he has any licenses or with the BBB, or with the Illinois Department of Consumer Fraud and Protection, but those may not get your car back fast either. You could consider paying and then suing, but if you sign off on paperwork saying everything was ok as paid for, you will kill your case.

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