What is the name of your state? Wisconsin
I took my car to a local dealer so they could put my new tires on. They noticed I had some underdrive pulleys in the back and asked what I was planning on doing with them. I told them I was going to install them with a friend later. They offered to install them for $30. I have all the paperwork and receipt. When I went to get my car, they managed to put a tire on backwards. They apologized and said they were severly short staffed that day. I came back and got the car later. About a week later my engine basically fell apart while I was driving 45mph. I took it to a reputable shop and without me mentioning the pulleys, they said they were installed wrong. The dealer used the wrong crankshaft bolt which pushed my harmonic balancer off and made my engine self destruct. The shop even has the wrong bolt that says DO NOT USE on it.
I'm planning to sue in small claims for the $5000 max because they cost me over $6000 for the new engine I had to buy + labor, and I heard it's easier for me if I stick to small claims.
Can anyone help me with any tips with this? I found the online form for small claims suits but I just don't want to do anything wrong or have it get dismissed on a technicality.
What would I sue for exactly?
Is this breach of contract?
ALSO, A new owner bought the dealership since this happened. Do I sue the new owners or the ones that broke my car? Do the new owners assume all liabilities?
Thanks!
I took my car to a local dealer so they could put my new tires on. They noticed I had some underdrive pulleys in the back and asked what I was planning on doing with them. I told them I was going to install them with a friend later. They offered to install them for $30. I have all the paperwork and receipt. When I went to get my car, they managed to put a tire on backwards. They apologized and said they were severly short staffed that day. I came back and got the car later. About a week later my engine basically fell apart while I was driving 45mph. I took it to a reputable shop and without me mentioning the pulleys, they said they were installed wrong. The dealer used the wrong crankshaft bolt which pushed my harmonic balancer off and made my engine self destruct. The shop even has the wrong bolt that says DO NOT USE on it.
I'm planning to sue in small claims for the $5000 max because they cost me over $6000 for the new engine I had to buy + labor, and I heard it's easier for me if I stick to small claims.
Can anyone help me with any tips with this? I found the online form for small claims suits but I just don't want to do anything wrong or have it get dismissed on a technicality.
What would I sue for exactly?
Is this breach of contract?
ALSO, A new owner bought the dealership since this happened. Do I sue the new owners or the ones that broke my car? Do the new owners assume all liabilities?
Thanks!