Case Number: 2024-004847


Our client had a small business in which he was using his truck. The client was having trouble with his truck and took it in for an estimate and repair to a shop. Client states that he took vehicle in for estimate and did not agree to repair. Client wanted to know cost first so that he could shop around for a good price.  The shop, without authorization, started making the repairs and gave the client an invoice for $1770.  The shop threatened to keep the vehicle unless client paid $1000 to remove vehicle from shop.  Client payed the $1000 but received the vehicle in pieces. The client then took the vehicle to another shop for repairs that cost $9396.54. The client would like assistance in getting the amount paid to repair the vehicle from the adverse party. Client is Spanish speaking.