attorney who sues body shops for replacing used quarter panels

by Miss Anjali Moen PhD 3 min read

Can you repair a quarter panel with a used quarter panel?

Jul 30, 2012 · The body shop put the new door skin & quarter panel on, but when it was painted, left behind a lot of trash and air bubbles under the paint. Took the it to have this fixed, when I picked it up the 2nd time, the entire car had overspray on it including chrome trim, rims, door handles, side mirrors and ALL windows/windsheilds.

What are mechanic repair lawsuits?

Jul 23, 2021 · Instead, the insurer allegedly demanded that the Wilhelms’ body shop, the Mesa, Ariz.-based Coachworks, replace the two separate parts with a recycled quarter panel and …

How much does it cost to replace a body panel?

Apr 05, 2018 · Reason 3: Work hardening. If a quarter panel was installed with rolled hem flanges, there’s no way a used one would work, according to Olson — a point I-CAR drove home last …

What happens if a shop can't follow OEM repair procedures?

Dec 20, 2016 · An attorney likely will charge you significantly more than $3000 to take your case. You can try to sue the shop in small claims court and see whether the judge will agree with …

1 attorney answer

If you have a specific date promised by the shop by which your vehicle would be fixed, you may be able to sue the shop for breach of contract, particularly if the shop agreed to pay you something if the work is not done by the specific date.#N#Otherwise, you generally cannot sue anyone for telling you that your item is being...

Thuong-Tri Nguyen

If you have a specific date promised by the shop by which your vehicle would be fixed, you may be able to sue the shop for breach of contract, particularly if the shop agreed to pay you something if the work is not done by the specific date.#N#Otherwise, you generally cannot sue anyone for telling you that your item is being...

Steven Michael Fahlgren

The repair shop was required to perform its work to industry standards. If you have an expert to show that it did not, then you should have a claim under Florida's Motor Vehicle Repair Act.

Dale Christopher Carson

You need to talk to an attorney that deals with contract law. If the repair came with a warranty, you need someone to examine it and figure out whether the exclusion is legitimate.

Scott Richard Kaufman

I do not blame them for this tactic, although, you should not be stuck with a bum car. Arguably, you can pay to get it fixed and sue them for a substantial amount of that money if not all, if they refuse to pay, especially if they never did what they were supposed to do at the start.

What Type of Parts Can I Demand When Another Driver Causes My Auto Crash?

Hopefully, you realized that you have a right to pick the repair shop that does repairs and have done this. You want to ask the company what type of parts will be used in your car repair. Under Georgia law, the insurance company for the negligent driver is required to provide you with a vehicle in the same condition as before the crash.

What Are Your Options If the Insurance Company Wants to Use Non-OEM Parts?

You should start out insisting on OEM parts or at a minimum used OEM parts. But what if the insurance adjuster will not budge on using economy parts? You could do one of the following:

What If There Is Hidden Damage?

Frequently, the repair shop will discover additional damage when repairing a vehicle damaged in a crash. What happens in this situation? Usually the mechanic will contact the insurance company repairing the vehicle to authorize the additional repairs.