What is the general consensus of responsibility of a Vehicle owner while in the mechanics possession.

[AgentSmithers]

What is the name of your state? California

When leaving a vehicle in a mechanics possession for a duration of months (Parts requiring to be back ordered due to COVID), is it the mechanics duty to preserve the vehicle for that time span of the work being ordered is completed or is it the owners duty to ensure the mechanic preserves the vehicle properly while in their possession such as emptying the gas, putting a stabilizer, protecting it from weathering etc etc.

Thank you.

 

[quincy]

What is the name of your state? California

When leaving a vehicle in a mechanics possession for a duration of months (Parts requiring to be back ordered due to COVID), is it the mechanics duty to preserve the vehicle for that time span of the work being ordered is completed or is it the owners duty to ensure the mechanic preserves the vehicle properly while in their possession such as emptying the Gas, putting a Stabilizer, Protecting it from weathering etc etc.

Thank you.

The mechanic should not do anything to the vehicle without the owner’s permission.

 

[adjusterjack]

When leaving a vehicle in a mechanics possession for a duration of months (Parts requiring to be back ordered due to COVID), is it the mechanics duty to preserve the vehicle for that time span of the work being ordered is completed or is it the owners duty to ensure the mechanic preserves the vehicle properly while in their possession such as emptying the Gas, putting a Stabilizer, Protecting it from weathering etc etc.

The mechanic need take only ordinary care. Ordinary care is park the car in a corner (or on the lot) and leave it there.

What you are talking about is beyond ordinary care and should have been agreed upon in writing at the time the car was placed into the mechanic's care.

The mechanic would have been within his rights to charge a fee for that extra service.

 

[zddoodah]

When leaving a vehicle in a mechanics possession for a duration of months (Parts requiring to be back ordered due to COVID), is it the mechanics duty to preserve the vehicle for that time span of the work being ordered is completed or is it the owners duty to ensure the mechanic preserves the vehicle properly while in their possession such as emptying the Gas, putting a Stabilizer, Protecting it from weathering etc etc.

I'm not entirely sure what you mean by "preserves the vehicle" or "putting a Stabilizer" (capital "S"?). That said, it is the mechanic's responsibility to take reasonable measures to ensure the vehicle isn't damaged, but the owner should act in his/her own self-interest. If the owner wants particular things done, then he/she should discuss same with the mechanic.

 

[adjusterjack]

"putting a Stabilizer" (capital "S"?)

There is a fuel additive called Sta-Bil that keeps gasoline from deteriorating when a car is stored for extended periods of time.

 

[AgentSmithers]

The mechanic need take only ordinary care. Ordinary care is park the car in a corner (or on the lot) and leave it there.

What you are talking about is beyond ordinary care and should have been agreed upon in writing at the time the car was placed into the mechanic's care.

The mechanic would have been within his rights to charge a fee for that extra service.

So in your opinion, a mechanic has no duty to preserve the mechanics of the vehicle while its in their care, just the cosmetic of the body itself? So I assume its the same with computer techs not having to charge a laptops lithium battery then or any other fluidic maintenance on any repair in your opinion in beyond ordinary care?

Thanks.

 

[Zigner]

So in your opinion, a mechanic has no duty to preserve the mechanics of the vehicle while its in their care, just the cosmetic of the body itself? So I assume its the same with computer techs not having to charge a laptops lithium battery then or any other fluidic maintenance on any repair in your opinion in beyond ordinary care?

Thanks.

Yes - now, if you paid for such maintenance, the answer might be different.

 

[AgentSmithers]

Yes - now, if you paid for such maintenance, the answer might be different.

Well Zigner, I would of figured that.

 

[Zigner]

Well Zigner, I would of figured that .

Apparently you didn't, or you wouldn't have asked the question.
Grow up.

 

[LdiJ]

Well Zigner, I would of figured that.

We are all volunteers here. None of us are particularly interested in helping people who are rude to us.

 

[AgentSmithers]

Apparently you didn't, or you wouldn't have asked the question.
Grow up.

I asked if maintaining fluid is apart of ordinary duty, not if paying for a service would make a difference. No crud it would be apart of their duty if I paid for it Zigner.

*Updated wording, lost cool there for a moment over Zigner saying its bright outside*

 

[Zigner]

I asked if maintaining fluid is apart of ordinary duty, not if paying for a service would make a difference. No cookies it would be apart of their duty if I paid for it Zigner.

Actually, it is apart of an ordinary duty and would not be apart of their duty if it was paid for.

 

[adjusterjack]

So in your opinion, a mechanic has no duty to preserve the mechanics of the vehicle while its in their care, just the cosmetic of the body itself? So I assume its the same with computer techs not having to charge a laptops lithium battery then or any other fluidic maintenance on any repair in your opinion in beyond ordinary care?

Let's clear something up here.

Did you leave your car at a shop, and something happened to it, and you want to know if you can get compensated by the shop owner?

If yes, provide details as to why you left your car, what was to be done to it, how long it was there., and what happened to it.

Or:

Are you going to leave your car at the shop and you want to know to what extent the shop owner would be responsible? Also provide details.