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#Report unsolved or new problems to the mechanic right away. For example, if you got a tune-up, but the car still doesn’t run well, tell the mechanic immediately. | #Report unsolved or new problems to the mechanic right away. For example, if you got a tune-up, but the car still doesn’t run well, tell the mechanic immediately. | ||
#If you have a problem with the work, or the cost of it, talk to the mechanic or the owner of the repair shop and try to solve it. | #If you have a problem with the work, or the cost of it, talk to the mechanic or the owner of the repair shop and try to solve it. | ||
#If you can't solve the problem, pay for the | #If you can't solve the problem, pay for the work—if you don't, the repair shop can register a lien (claim) against the car and eventually seize and sell it. | ||
#Contact the [http://www.bbb.org/ Better Business Bureau]; it may be able to help even if the repair shop is not a member. | #Contact the [http://www.bbb.org/ Better Business Bureau]; it may be able to help even if the repair shop is not a member. | ||
#The [http://www.bcaa.com/ BC Automobile Association] (BCAA) has an [https://www.bcaa.com/automotive/approved-auto-repair Approved Auto Repair Services program] for its members to ensure they get quality service at a fair price. BCAA inspects repair shops in the program to verify the quality of their equipment and service. If you're a BCAA member and you use a mechanic approved by BCAA, you can ask BCAA for help if you have a problem. Otherwise, you should ask to see a mechanic’s licence—to ensure they passed the exam to a licensed mechanic. | #The [http://www.bcaa.com/ BC Automobile Association] (BCAA) has an [https://www.bcaa.com/automotive/approved-auto-repair Approved Auto Repair Services program] for its members to ensure they get quality service at a fair price. BCAA inspects repair shops in the program to verify the quality of their equipment and service. If you're a BCAA member and you use a mechanic approved by BCAA, you can ask BCAA for help if you have a problem. Otherwise, you should ask to see a mechanic’s licence—to ensure they passed the exam to a licensed mechanic. | ||
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#*in [http://www.supremecourtbc.ca/ Supreme Court], for claims over $35,000 | #*in [http://www.supremecourtbc.ca/ Supreme Court], for claims over $35,000 | ||
Scripts 165 to 169 explain small claims court. You should have a lawyer if you choose supreme court, because the procedures are more complicated. | Scripts [[What is Small Claims Court (Script 165)|165]] to [[Suing Someone in Small Claims Court (Script 169)|169]] explain small claims court. You should have a lawyer if you choose supreme court, because the procedures are more complicated. | ||