Your Mechanic Ripped You Off. Now Fight Back. They charged you for work they never did. They quoted $400 and billed $900. They "fixed" your car and it broke down again the next week. You don't have to accept it, the law protects you. Auto Repair Disputes is a complete, step-by-step guide to holding auto repair shops accountable through small claims court. Whether it's unauthorized charges, defective repairs, missing estimates, or a shop that won't take responsibility for their work — this book shows you how to fight back and win. What You'll Learn: Your legal rights: Auto repair shop regulations, the implied warranty of workmanlike manner, your right to written estimates and itemized invoices, and state consumer protection laws What evidence you need: Written estimates, authorization records, itemized invoices, second mechanic opinions, photos, and payment records How to beat common defenses: When the shop claims "you authorized the work," "the problem is unrelated to our repair," or "the car was already in bad shape" Read more