Final Plea: Mechanic Scam

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Well the hammer is about to drop on the mechanic scam situation, and, believe it or not, I’m somehow losing this battle. I need your help if you can assist. Let me give you all an update on the flow.

About two weeks ago, yes it’s been more than a month now that I have not had my truck, I had an attorney send a letter over to Brownfeld. The letter stated quite simply that Brownfeld Auto had violated the law in two places (performing unauthorized work and destruction of property). Brownfeld promptly responded to the fax and noted that “that punk kid” was lieing. He claims that I came in to his office on a Saturday and gave him authorization. Let’s look at the calendar for a second:

Thursday, Feb 17 - Vehicle Dropped Off

Friday, Feb 18 - Called to request a tow - Alan in Florida

Saturday, Feb 19 - I’m waiting, Alan’s sunning - no chance we met

Monday, Feb 21 - I call to find out he “fixed” my transmission, Visit with Witness 1 where Alan admits he made the mistake

Wednesday, Feb 22 - Snow Storm

Thursday, Feb 23 - I visit with Witness 2 where Alan admits he made the mistake

Which Saturday was that again? There was ONLY ONE Saturday and he said the work was done before that anyway (not to mention he wasn’t in town).

In any event, he then threatened to put a Mechanic’s Lien. I have no idea what that is really, but it’s something like a note on my vehicle that would prevent me from selling it or something like that. The amount is equal to the price he thinks he’s owed.

So then I had another attorney look into the matter. I transcribed for his associate what happened, as well as pointing to my previous post on the matter. The outlook was pretty grim. The tact that they were taking, and I assume this to be a legal point of view, is that my vehicle was stolen and I need to be compensated for the full value.

In the end, it came down to a hard realization that if I don’t pay this fool, I would have to post bond and then the vehicle could be held in impound for an unknown period of time. My other option is to be financially raped and abused, pay this guy, and then sue him afterwards.

Which brings me to today. I got a call from Alan today to inform me that the car is going up for auction next week if things are not resolved. Eexcuse my language, but WHAT THE FUCK?

Let me get this straight. I drop my car off with a problem. The problem is diagnosed. The vehicle is fixed without my permission. I contest that charge. My vehicle is up for auction.

What’s wrong with this picture?

In any event, this is my last call for help or support in any form. If you know anyone at the Better Business Bureau, the DMV, the NYPD, lawyers or reporters.. let me know.. or send them a link to this post.

Thanks in advance, Greg