Mechanic used a grinder on hub to fit

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Burla

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I'm curious on how they make out in small claims against the mechanic.
some small cases are good to go through, my guess would be the guy would never do that again. It could have been ten times worse, the op could have left the lot and wiped out a school bus, then what kind of trouble would he have been in. Some small jobs simply aint worth it. a smart judge would make him pay, eventhough I don't think he did much wrong here other then taking the job in the first place. I'm sure there are a ton of people that would want to do the same thing, stick a square peg in a round hole because it is free or cheap, but he was the one that should have known better.
 

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some small cases are good to go through, my guess would be the guy would never do that again. It could have been ten times worse, the op could have left the lot and wiped out a school bus, then what kind of trouble would he have been in. Some small jobs simply aint worth it. a smart judge would make him pay, eventhough I don't think he did much wrong here other then taking the job in the first place. I'm sure there are a ton of people that would want to do the same thing, stick a square peg in a round hole because it is free or cheap, but he was the one that should have known better.
There's always 2 sometimes 3 sides to every story,i'd like to hear his side of the story.
I kind of question if we're getting the "whole truth,and nothing but the truth" on this story,as all we're getting is an upset owners side of the story, ;)
 

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There's always 2 sometimes 3 sides to every story,i'd like to hear his side of the story.
I kind of question if we're getting the "whole truth,and nothing but the truth" on this story,as all we're getting is an upset owners side of the story, ;)
We haven't even heard the OPs side of the story yet, no pics, nothing
 

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some small cases are good to go through, my guess would be the guy would never do that again. It could have been ten times worse, the op could have left the lot and wiped out a school bus, then what kind of trouble would he have been in. Some small jobs simply aint worth it. a smart judge would make him pay, eventhough I don't think he did much wrong here other then taking the job in the first place. I'm sure there are a ton of people that would want to do the same thing, stick a square peg in a round hole because it is free or cheap, but he was the one that should have known better.
In that scenario, the claim moves up to civil courts, or possibly criminal with intent proven. Limit for small claims in Texas is 10 grand, IIRC.
 
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Trying to fit a Chevy wheel I was told would fit. He had the truck parked with keys stashed for me to pick up. The steering wheel shook so bad, but when I asked him to fix them or replace them he said no. Since then I have had both front tires wheel bearings replaced because the wheels were almost falling off.
On October 4th I had a hearing and the shop owner stated he had sold the garage to his son so the hearing was reset until Nov 22. I will update with result.
 
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On October 4th I had a hearing and the shop owner stated he had sold the garage to his son so the hearing was reset until Nov 22. I will update with result.
 
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Now you know,the next time you buy used wheels,trial fit one on the front and one on the rear,and if time is a factor,make the time,or don't buy the wheels. A sucker is born every minute,and i think you're this minutes sucker for believing a seller and not checking yourself.
Good luck in court,but i think you're SOL on winning anything
We had mediation prior to hearing and it was clearly leaning my way, service issue forced to reset to Nov 22. I will update.
 
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