Question about mechanic's lien/ auto parts removal

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Question about mechanic's lien/ auto parts removal
NOT A SHILL OR GLOWIE User ID: 79191167 Canada 09/16/2023 05:36 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Question about mechanic's lien/ auto parts removal As an automotive repair shop owner, if I have a customer that's non paying, in lieu of going after it, could I remove the parts that I installed and not charge labor? The parts have already been paid for by the client and would be safely placed in her vehicle for her to have to install. "Something" happened and their money supply dried up. Now the price they fully agreed upon for the repairs with me initially, is too high with labor and her 'sons' an attorney, which I couldn't care less about. He obviously doesn't have the $2600 to pay me either, otherwise this wouldn't have been an issue. The stories changed from her many times about what happened to her money to pay us, but that's not important here. She's sue happy is the vibe I'm getting, and I have no issues walking away from the money; it's about the principal. So, instead of risking potential sabotage from them to my good work, can I walk away from her having a bill and not be legally bound to repair her vehicle if I don't charge her, and remove all the parts that would've otherwise been my labor? I'm rectifying this by getting all money up front nowadays, prior to beginning the work. I don't trust these people, they're a liability to me and I would rather safely walk at this point. I'm sure I'm not there only one That's wanted to walk this road before. I've had enough of abuse from the fucking public.

Larry D. Croc User ID: 70736097 United States 09/16/2023 05:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: Question about mechanic's lien/ auto parts removal Was the car operable when she brought it in? If it was, even if not running well you'd better be able to restore it to that condition after removing the parts or you're gonna lose big time. If it were me I would, on principle, spend a couple hundred and chat with an attorney who handles this sort of civil litigation just to be on the safe side. "Socialism only works in two places: Heaven where they don't need it and hell, where they already have it." Ronald Reagan The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so." Ronald Reagan
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 79191167 Canada 09/16/2023 05:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: Question about mechanic's lien/ auto parts removal Was the car operable when she brought it in? If it was, even if not running well you'd better be able to restore it to that condition after removing the parts or you're gonna lose big time. If it were me I would, on principle, spend a couple hundred and chat with an attorney who handles this sort of civil litigation just to be on the safe side. Quoting: Larry D. Croc That's definitely in line. No, it wouldn't start whenever I began work on it.
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 79191167 Canada 09/16/2023 05:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: Question about mechanic's lien/ auto parts removal Was the car operable when she brought it in? If it was, even if not running well you'd better be able to restore it to that condition after removing the parts or you're gonna lose big time. If it were me I would, on principle, spend a couple hundred and chat with an attorney who handles this sort of civil litigation just to be on the safe side. Quoting: Larry D. Croc That's definitely in line. No, it wouldn't start whenever I began work on it. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 79191167 I will be speaking with an attorney about it though.
Larry D. Croc User ID: 70736097 United States 09/16/2023 07:06 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: Question about mechanic's lien/ auto parts removal Was the car operable when she brought it in? If it was, even if not running well you'd better be able to restore it to that condition after removing the parts or you're gonna lose big time. If it were me I would, on principle, spend a couple hundred and chat with an attorney who handles this sort of civil litigation just to be on the safe side. Quoting: Larry D. Croc That's definitely in line. No, it wouldn't start whenever I began work on it. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 79191167 I will be speaking with an attorney about it though. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 79191167 I believe that's your best and most common sense move. Alternately you could sue her in small claims court depending on the limits of recovery in your state. Here in Wisconsin you can sue in small claims for up to $5,000. And your mechanic's lien means she can't sell the car or trade it with a clear title. "Socialism only works in two places: Heaven where they don't need it and hell, where they already have it." Ronald Reagan The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so." Ronald Reagan
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