What is the name of your state? Idaho
I recently had my car worked on by a mechanic who is also an acquaintance of mine. We talked on the phone when he found out what was wrong with it, and suggested that it might be a little over $300, so I told him to go ahead. I made the mistake of never asking for a written estimate.
A week later, he tells me the car is ready, and asks for over $900! Now, he is holding on to the car, and will not even let us get our personal items out of it, until we pay in full. Does he have the right to keep our car from us until we pay what he demands? What are the laws about settling this bill?
I recently had my car worked on by a mechanic who is also an acquaintance of mine. We talked on the phone when he found out what was wrong with it, and suggested that it might be a little over $300, so I told him to go ahead. I made the mistake of never asking for a written estimate.
A week later, he tells me the car is ready, and asks for over $900! Now, he is holding on to the car, and will not even let us get our personal items out of it, until we pay in full. Does he have the right to keep our car from us until we pay what he demands? What are the laws about settling this bill?