[NYNick]

Disagree, Rich. He picked him, or was talked into picking him. It's the buyers responsibility to dictate or discuss exactly what will be done during the PPI. There are as many variations of PPI's as there are mechanics...who knows what you'll get for your money? You can't just show up with $300-$500 (in this case it was arranged by phone?), to a guy you've never met, and expect it to be what you want. Compression test? Transmission evaluation? Oil leaks? Paint? Interior? Valve covers? Window switches? Radio? etc etc etc.

You're BUYING the PPI as well as the car. It's your money. It should be spelled out beforehand, even though we ASSUME certain issues will be inspected.

Personally, I would never use a shop that didn't come highly recommended from several sources for this kind of $$$ purchase.

Legal action? If they had a signed, detailed agreement for the PPI, maybe. Otherwise, I doubt there's a case.