We took an insurance estimate to an auto shop to have a car fixed that we own. Insurance had already gave our ?
check, but decided to sell the car. The check was wrote out to us so it was our decision whether or not to fix the car. Well someone wanted to buy the car from us as is, wrecked, so we sold the car. The auto repair shop called to tell us the parts were in and we told them we would call them back. Well they called us back and we told them that we sold the car and did not need to use them anymore. Now they are telling us that we are responsible for paying the parts because they already ordered them. Are we legally bound to buy the parts from them, even though they did no work and we did not sign anything?
You did not authorize the repair, or the ordering of the parts. Even if you did, the shop can return the parts, parts are returned every day.
The shop is trying to bluff you into paying for the parts, that they will then return for credit.
The correct response to someone asking you to pay for unordered merchandise is "Do not call me again" If they try to threaten legal action, tell them that you would love to see them in court, when you file fraud and harassment charges.
No signed repair order, no deposit left, no contract
No contract, no money due!
Never go back to that shop. They are not honest.
