Q: Me and a guy agreed work on my car and returm i would help him work on his car now he wants 200 and want give me my car
My car is in peices not running now he's being a jerk and i dont want to work with him no more but now he has my car lock inside a bulding and want give it to me unless i give h 200 buckscan he do this to me
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It sounds like you're in a difficult situation. If you had an agreement with the other person to trade services, but now they are demanding money and holding your car, it could be a breach of the original deal. It may not be legal for them to withhold your car, especially if you didn’t agree to any payments beyond helping with his car. You could start by calmly reminding him of the initial agreement and try to resolve the matter through conversation.
If talking doesn’t work, you might consider sending a written demand for the return of your car. Sometimes, written communication can make things clearer and more formal. If he refuses, you may need to explore legal options, such as contacting local authorities or seeking advice on your rights in this type of dispute.
It’s important to document everything, including your original agreement and any communication about the $200 request. This will help if you need to take further action. Be patient but firm in standing up for your rights.
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