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You got scammed Nathan. That sucks for sure. File a small claims lawsuit and report them to the BBB. I would also put their business name in bold cap letters for the thread heading, and with scammers next to it, that way people see it without even opening it up to read your story.
Ironically, I’m selling a car soon too, and just got the estimate of repair and PPI for it today. It was exactly 3k as well, but I suspect I’m getting what I’m paying for. I also asked for images to be taken of the engine tests.
It’s unfortunate that it’s such a shady business. There are too many stories like this. If you had the ability to get in your car and drive it away unimpeded, you should’ve done so. The cops were telling you it’s a civil matter, so it’s highly unlikely you get stopped and arrested for stealing your own car after they say that. That’s a risky move that could probably get the cops in more trouble than you, that’s why they just stand there and mediate those situations. It’s also why when you hear of these stories, that the mechanic usually has the car properly blocked with his own cars, or gates, cause that’s the only thing legally keeping the car at their shop. The cops rarely will stand in the way of you taking your own property, they’d be playing civil judge if they did that. Which they are not.
Sue those MF’s and smear their name while you’re at it. Rennlist. Early911S. 6speedonline. Etc...
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