Q: Dispute with a auto Mechanic. Paid $850. Drove home next morning the car would not start
For two weeks he's been coming to tow my car back to the garage. Haven't showed up
A:
An attorney who practices in Oregon could best advise on your options here, whether arbitration (as you list), small claims, or other. But your question remains open for two weeks. It isn't fully clear if you mean the mechanic has been showing up at your place for the past two weeks (which the court would regard as a measure of good faith on his part), or you mean that he's supposed to be showing up, but is failing to. In terms of the repair, the law does not impose an absolute duty to diagnose and repair the problem flawlessly in the first attempt. Some cars or some mechanical problems could take repeated efforts to diagnose and repair; that's a given in the eyes of an arbitrator. It could be a personal call on your part, but if investing in a flatbed transport on your dime to get your car over to the shop could be a step toward resolution, that could be cheaper than spending money in legal fees. If you are not able to come to an agreement, then you could consult an Oregon attorney about arbitration or other forum. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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