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I would take it to a third shop to get another estimate. Just because.
Definitely compare the details of the estimates you receive to see where the discrepancy lies.
Maybe I've been out of the business too long, but why would anyone who knows anything at all about cars think that a blown gasket could be re-used or that the part would cost $1700??? A quick online search shows the part costs anywhere from $70 to $100. If your father is a mechanic as you say...
If it makes you feel better, you can report the situation to the SOMB since they are the licensing authority.
None of that means you're automatically not responsible for any costs involved. The building taking a year to fix the problem wouldn't exactly be considered reasonable.
Who they hire is on them, that doesn't mean you are off the hook for paying.
Of course, you never indicated that you found out if he was licensed. You said you were going to find out and then forgot about it.
This has nothing to do with you - the worst thing you could do is get involved in other people's legal problems. As Blue said they each need to be dealing with their attorney.
There is also a good chance that the police officer prepared an accident report. Do you really want your insurance company to find out about the accident when you didn't report it to them?
You struck a non-moving object with your vehicle, how is that not being careless?
You should not be waiting for an estimate. Your insurance company probably wants to know about things like this as soon as possible. You are foolish to wait, especially since it was your fault.
Did you report the accident to your insurance company?
No one here can speculate about your chances in court - I'd say though that chances of a "dismissal" are slim to none.
Why do you think the charge should be dismissed???
You made it quite clear that you drive for Lyft - so how can you make this statement??
You mean "merchant mariner"? Maybe you can explain what a "Navy Marine" is? The Marine Corps is part of the Department of the Navy but there is no such thing as a "Navy Marine". There are "sailors" and there...
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