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The Mechanic's Lien
Q. What if I do not pay for the repairs?
A. In most states, if you refuse to pay for completed repairs,
the shop may keep your car.
For example, if you have authorized extensive work, but decide that the
car isn't worth
that much after the shop completes the work, the shop obtains a "mechanic's
lien" on your
car. The car's actual value, and the actual cost of the repairs, do not
matter. If you abandon
your car in this manner, the mechanic may ultimately sell your car so
that it can recover as
much of the cost of repairs as possible.
In states that require written estimates and repair authorization, the
mechanic's lien
does not attach if the repair shop has not complied with these requirements.
Of course, if
you do pay for the repairs, the repair shop must return your car.
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False and Deceptive Repair Practices
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Service Contracts
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