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    Default Body Shop Hasn't Completed Paint Job, May Have Closed

    My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: Texas

    I took my car to be repainted at a shop back in April of last year. The job has not been completed, I believe the shop is now closed, I have repeatedly called the owner and told him I wanted my car back, offered to pay for what he has done, and take it somewhere else to have it finished. I called the local sheriff's office, they said they cannot do anything, since it is not a criminal matter, but how can he be allowed to keep my car if he is not even working on it, and what do I need to do to get it back??

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    Default Re: What Can I Do

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    My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: Texas

    I took my car to be repainted at a shop back in April of last year. The job has not been completed, I believe the shop is now closed, I have repeatedly called the owner and told him I wanted my car back, offered to pay for what he has done, and take it somewhere else to have it finished. I called the local sheriff's office, they said they cannot do anything, since it is not a criminal matter, but how can he be allowed to keep my car if he is not even working on it, and what do I need to do to get it back??
    The answer is that he won't be allowed to keep your car if you take him to court.

    Unfortunately, Texas small claims court doesn't appear to include a lawsuit in replevin (return of property) so you'll have to sue for the market value of the car. Faced with a lawsuit, he's likely to return the car.

    Read small claims procedures on the Dallas website to get an idea of how small claims work.

    http://www.dallascounty.org/departme...mallclaims.php

    Then find your local court's website for forms and instructions.

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