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+1 to the above. Open, honest, and in writing is good policy.

If he wants to pay upon completion, get an agreement in writing: payment in full will be due upon completion, and storage charges added afterwards. Explain all shops do this. When the balance reaches x amount a mechanics lien will be filed, and he will lose the car through adverse possession.

However, if it went to court a problematic issue might be that there was no written estimate signed by the customer. The judge might just toss the case out and give him the car.
Itemized work hours with progress pictures are a must.
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