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headphase t1_j9tvlyr wrote

Reply to comment by the_ENEMY_ in bridgeport firefighters catalyst converter stolen at fire dept by Technical_Success987

Did you sign a liability waiver from the mechanic? IANAL but I feel like they should be responsible for replacing the cat because they failed to adequately secure your car (not your fault).

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the_ENEMY_ t1_j9tw1ea wrote

The sad part is a window was smashed to loot the inside. I went and bought a new window piece and gave it to him. Over a month went by and he didn't fix it and then boom, cat gone too. I brought it there to have the computer replaced only since it wasn't starting up every time. Now there's 3 things fucked with it.

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headphase t1_j9tywt7 wrote

Sounds like a perfect use for small claims court (depending on how detailed your contracts/receipts are)

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the_ENEMY_ t1_j9u23ar wrote

Yeah zero contracts. I've never been to a mechanic that writes anything up before work. They tell you what they need to do, do it and you pay them. Course I don't go to any fancy dealers or anything I drive cars that aren't worth high end repairs... Sadly

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Geezer__345 t1_j9ueget wrote

Bicycles are stolen for the same reason, and Scrap Yards, and some Bike Shops, will purchase them, no questions asked; Bicycles also don't have VIN numbers.

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CiforDayZServer t1_j9tyof2 wrote

Most shops make you sign the estimate which says they’re not liable for any damages or theft that happens to your car while in their property.

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