Liability of car repair mechanic - Legal aid shop

Questioner

We had our car repaired by someone who works at a garage. Now it has gone terribly wrong, and the engine of the car has completely broken down. What can we do to hold the mechanic responsible for his actions? He is not at home now. The original repair was only a minor thing, but through blunt force he broke something, which is what started the ball rolling.

Lawyer

Hello, you can hold the mechanic and the garage liable for the damage you suffered by sending a registered letter. Indicate in it that you suffered damage due to his unlawful actions and that this should be compensated. If you need assistance or have any further legal questions, please contact me directly.

Lawyer

You were so unwise as to have your car repaired by a bungler. I therefore have a bleak outlook for you. The person in question is probably not insured - his WAP does not cover this - and was also not acting in the exercise of a profession or business. Furthermore, I suspect that no written agreements were made. Then there is a problem of proof, you will have to show that the damage to the engine was caused by his clumsy 'repair'. I advise you to follow Mr. Biharie's advice (without the garage, by the way, because that is outside here). Don't expect too much, I'm afraid you will have to pay for the damage.