Unauthorised Repair.

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

A lein? On what grounds? If there is no paperwork/contract- they have nothing.

Sorry but here you go:

Paying for services and repairs:

Before you pay, obtain an itemised account listing the work undertaken and how the costs were calculated.
Get a receipt and keep it safe, in case of future problems. A clear record of regular servicing and repairs may add to your car’s resale value.
If you cannot pay for the work and you have not come to any financial arrangement, the mechanic has the right to keep your car until you can pay. This is called a ‘mechanic’s lien’.
In some cases, the mechanic can also charge a storage fee. Your best option may be to try negotiating instalment payments prior to agreeing to the work.

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/motor...es-and-repairs

http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ft...intenance.page

Please read under paying for repairs.

No money? No car!!!!

[slimf Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close slimf]

Wow - thanks for pointing that out.. It gives dodgy mechanics leverage they shouldn't get.

[cfryback Find all posts View Profile Close cfryback]

The point though, is that the work was never agreed to.

My mechanics were really good, and got things going while I was shorting out finance for my "go bang" issue. But I was told that they couldn't do anything significant until I put forward 40%.

[MickL Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close MickL]

Wow - thanks for pointing that out.. It gives dodgy mechanics leverage they shouldn't get.

Two way street, protects mechanics/business from people that don't intend to pay as well.


Mick

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

The point though, is that the work was never agreed to.

My mechanics were really good, and got things going while I was shorting out finance for my "go bang" issue. But I was told that they couldn't do anything significant until I put forward 40%.

Exactly! The vehicle repair game has been around for a while, these businesses know they need authority first.