What to do when your car mechanic is out of commission?

In addition to unforeseen car troubles, the mechanic may become ill, have a family emergency, or otherwise be out of commission for a few days. Asking the mechanic to keep you apprised on any new developments with the car repairs can help your peace of mind, especially if you’ve been placed at a severe inconvenience without your vehicle.

How to know if a mechanic is taking too long with your car?

For good and bad experiences alike, leaving a comment on business review sites like Yelp may persuade (or dissuade) others from a given shop, based on the way you were treated.

What happens when a mechanic breaks a part on a car?

They fix this, and in the process they somehow snap the brake line. After fixing this, they break a wheel cylander. They repair THIS and as they’re backing it into a parking spot, they blow the transmission (don’t ask me how). At this point I’m at my wits end.

Why does a car repair take so long?

The garage’s general level of activity and workload will be a major factor for the more exhaustive repairs. Also, keep in mind that repairs will take naturally longer if your car is a special or vintage make, as the parts may need to be ordered. Things aren’t always as cut and dried as they first appear in the estimate.

How can I get my car back from a mechanic?

If the repairs or services were provided as initially planned and the mechanic’s lien is legitimate, your only option for getting your car back might be to pay what you owe. Once you pay off your debt, the mechanic may need to sign and submit a release of lien letter or form that ends their ownership claim on your car.

When did BMW put my car on back order?

The car has been in the body shop since June 21st. BMW is saying that the parts to repair the car are on back-order with no expected date of arrival. So far I’ve been waiting three months. I didn’t take the car to BMW directly, I took it to a reputable body shop.

Why was my car brought back to the same dealer?

The car had my plates on it, not repair or dealer plates. A few days after taking the car from the mechanic, the heater core went, so it was brought back to the same dealer, because I can’t afford to bring it anywhere else. It has been there for one month.

Do you need a mechanic to repair a BMW?

But if you own a BMW, Porsche, or Volkswagen, bargain hunting for a mechanic might not pay off. Owners of those brands were equally satisfied with the price paid at dealerships and independent shops. (To reduce the visits for necessary repairs with your next car, but sure to check our car reliability ratings .)