Car repair costs
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When to get professional help

Most repair questions can be handled by asking good questions, but some situations call for outside help.

  • The shop refuses to release your car over a disputed charge you did not approve.
  • You believe you were charged for work that was not done.
  • A repair caused new damage and the shop will not fix it.
  • Your car may be covered by your state's lemon law because the same defect keeps coming back.
  • You were in an accident and insurance is involved.