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How long is too long for a car to be in the shop?

How long is too long for a car to be in the shop?

If the mechanic is keeping your car too long, it probably means that your vehicle has problems that make it a lemon car. The lemon law states that if your car is in the shop for more than 30 days cumulatively, it is considered a lemon car.

Can a repair shop drive your car home?

Since Dallas is 200 miles away I chose to drive the car home (lengthy commute) and when I stopped to put in gas the next morning the car acted up and the problem was discovered. Actually, 2 problems which made it the more difficult to diagnose. In your case I don’t see why the test driving was necessary though.

Why did my car go back into the shop?

Instead though, there have been constant problems with the car, and it always seems to be in the shop. Ten days ago, it went back into the shop because I had another incident with the fuel system. This is the 3rd time that the car has been at the dealership’s service department for the same problem.

What to do when automobile repairs go wrong?

Most of us don’t know the mechanical details of our cars. We never know if the replacement part is of good quality and not brought online from some shop in China. No wonder that most mechanical problems in an old car start within a few days of servicing or repair. I feel helpless every time I am handed a fat bill for a simple repair.

Are there things on my car that are worn out?

Odds are many things on this car are flat worn out or iffy at best. When a vehicle like this enters the shop they’re often put into a sticky situation of facing a rolling heap with a plethora of problems with no end in sight to the money pit. It’s entirely possible that you car may have issues with every single one of those things mentioned.

Is it bad to go to auto repair shop?

While horror stories abound concerning cars that spent weeks in the shop and cost many hundreds of dollars in botched repairs, the truth is that most auto repair shop personnel are trying to make an honest living and want to do quality work.

What do auto body shops won’t tell you?

7 Things Auto Body Shops Won’t Tell You – Consumerism Commentary Thanks to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance via MSN Money, here are 7 things your auto-body shop won’t tell you. In fact, I could have used this article a few month ago when my car was in for repairs after an accident. 1. That fender bender will be a major expense.

Instead though, there have been constant problems with the car, and it always seems to be in the shop. Ten days ago, it went back into the shop because I had another incident with the fuel system. This is the 3rd time that the car has been at the dealership’s service department for the same problem.

How to get money for an auto shop error?

To get money for an auto shop or dealer’s error, you must show your car was damaged because of their negligence. Learn more by contacting an attorney in your area.

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Ruth Doyle