[Zeke]

I think a better idea is to tell the mechanic you are unhappy and plan to file a claim with the BAR. I don't think a SC case will show up on his BAR license, but a complaint will. And, he'll have to deal with with the BAR paperwork or lose his license. The SCC may ask if you have tried to resolve this thru negotiation, etc., meaning did you take the complaint to the proper people first.

I'll just say this, if I were the mechanic and had a choice between giving you 200 or dealing with the BAR, I'd give the 200 even though the BAR may take months to get to this. Also, if I was the mechanic, I tell the court that something else and concealed if causing the failure. I'd further state that I was not given the chance to correct the work.

You have to know the opponent's possible moves to play the game successfully. It's been many times I thought I shoudld go to court and then reconsidered because of the hassle, Just some thoughts.