Repair shop trying to renege on their deal

[MTLessard]

Massachusetts:

I traded my old car, a Subaru, for repairs on my new car, a BMW. The repairs were made. I have the receipt that says paid for via the Subaru. I could not find the original title, so I had to purchase a new one through the Mass RMV website. He is now saying I took too long to get the title (Which I now have) and he doesn't want to car anymore, he wants payment. Is he legally obligated to honor the deal? He's now saying that not only does he not want the car, he's going to start charging me storage fees (He has had the car in his possession the entire time). What can/should I do?

 

[LdiJ]

Massachusetts:

I traded my old car, a Subaru, for repairs on my new car, a BMW. The repairs were made. I have the receipt that says paid for via the Subaru. I could not find the original title, so I had to purchase a new one through the Mass RMV website. He is now saying I took too long to get the title (Which I now have) and he doesn't want to car anymore, he wants payment. Is he legally obligated to honor the deal? He's now saying that not only does he not want the car, he's going to start charging me storage fees (He has had the car in his possession the entire time). What can/should I do?

You have a document that states that the repairs were paid for by the Subaru. He is SOL. However you do need to get that title to him ASAP.

 

[latigo]

Massachusetts:

I traded my old car, a Subaru, for repairs on my new car, a BMW. The repairs were made. I have the receipt that says paid for via the Subaru. I could not find the original title, so I had to purchase a new one through the Mass RMV website. He is now saying I took too long to get the title (Which I now have) and he doesn't want to car anymore, he wants payment. Is he legally obligated to honor the deal? He's now saying that not only does he not want the car, he's going to start charging me storage fees (He has had the car in his possession the entire time). What can/should I do?

People talk is cheap. Your receipt doesn't speak people talk, plus it is much louder. Your mechanic has no cause of action.

So, endorse the title in blank, hand carry it to him and wish him well with his Subaru. Also, hand him a copy of the receipt to remind him that he has no cause of action. He may be as careless with such critical things as you are.