Can mechanic keep my car even though I didn't sigh papers
30

Asked by cake May 19, 2016 at 11:52 PM about the Honda Odyssey

Question type: Shopping & Pricing

So I went to place to get free diagnostic and they said it
wasn't ready so to pick up tomorrow so when I go there
the car already taken apart and he said he order the part
when I just ask for diagnostic and won't give me my car
back unless I pay him for labor for taking my car apart can
he legally do this and I live in California if that help for any
laws

2 Answers
86,775

Mark answered 8 years ago

Excuse me for asking, BUT,. wasn't this a FREE diagnosis? Actually,. I don't think you're obligated, however, tell them that to be sure you are going to call the Bureau of Automotive Affairs if they want to be sure.. I think once you tell them that, they will release your car to you. I seem to recall that in California,.they're required to hand you an estimate for any work prior to taking your car.. And, the essence of a FREE diagnosis is terribly INCONSISTENT with what you have said. I'm NOT an attorney, so, don't take this as legal advice.

Mark helpful
30

cake answered 8 years ago

It was free diagnostic and when I came there my car was taken apart and said I had to pay for labor to put it back together

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Can mechanic keep my car even though I didn't sigh papers 2 Answers

    So I went to place to get free diagnostic and they said it wasn't ready so to pick up tomorrow so when I go there the car already taken apart and he said he order the part when I just ask for diagn...

    Honda Odyssey

    -

    Shopping & Pricing

  • dealer in my area has car but not listed on car gurus 3 Answers

    There is a dealer in my area who I drove past today and saw they had a 2005 Honda Odyssey for sale, the car I'm looking for! But it has not been advertised on your site! The only thing I can find ...

    2005 Honda Odyssey

    -

    Shopping & Pricing

  • What percentage less can I expect to pay for a used vehicle when I pay cash? 3 Answers

    What percentage less can I expect to pay for a used vehicle when I pay cash?

    2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L FWD

    -

    Shopping & Pricing

  • innaccurate car description 1 Answer

    I went to see a car advertised here, and found the listing to be very innaccurate. It said the van was EX-L with Nav and DVD, in ready to roll condition. It does not have Nav or DVD, and has a cra...

    2010 Honda Odyssey EX-L FWD with Navigation and DVD

    -

    Shopping & Pricing

  • Buying a Car Out of State 1 Answer

    I live in New York state and my son is out in California. We are interested in my son acting as our agent in CA so we can buy a hopefully rust free car in southern California which he would drive b...

    2013 Honda Odyssey EX-L FWD

    -

    Shopping & Pricing

Shortcuts

Search Honda Odyssey Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Stanford Baddley
    Reputation
    3,340
  • #2
    GuruH1WTR
    Reputation
    2,130
  • #3
    Vkp23
    Reputation
    1,840
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Sienna
38 Great Deals out of 716 listings starting at $3,900
Used Honda Pilot
47 Great Deals out of 1,226 listings starting at $2,133
Used Chrysler Pacifica
46 Great Deals out of 1,180 listings starting at $13,999
Used Toyota Highlander
31 Great Deals out of 718 listings starting at $2,495
Used Kia Carnival
6 Great Deals out of 210 listings starting at $19,888
Used Honda CR-V
90 Great Deals out of 3,817 listings starting at $1,995
Used Dodge Grand Caravan
111 Great Deals out of 1,889 listings starting at $2,000
Used Honda Accord
40 Great Deals out of 908 listings starting at $2,799
Used Kia Sedona
7 Great Deals out of 163 listings starting at $3,800
Used Acura MDX
29 Great Deals out of 759 listings starting at $5,800
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
18 Great Deals out of 745 listings starting at $5,995
Used Toyota Sequoia
4 Great Deals out of 72 listings starting at $16,489
Used Chevrolet Suburban
8 Great Deals out of 416 listings starting at $12,000
Used Honda Civic
154 Great Deals out of 3,390 listings starting at $2,230
Used Ford Expedition
30 Great Deals out of 812 listings starting at $7,888

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.