Quickshot23
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- Jurisdiction
- Pennsylvania
I spoke with a local ATV Repair business on having my ATVs engine rebuilt and to have it running properly.
We agreed to a flat fee of $850 with me supplying all parts.
I brought the ATV and all parts and he began the rebuild.
When the ATV was dropped off it was running but it was rough.
I was contacted a few days later stating that many of the parts that were in the motor such as all the bolts, the carburetor and exhaust studs needed to be replaced because they were damaged beyond repair.
This seemed odd because the ATV was running prior but I decided to order additional parts to replace them as requested.
The shop then stated that they could not replace a bearing I sent along because they did not have the tools to do it.
This bearing is part of a repair kit and is normally used in repairs so this seemed off, but again I went ahead with the repair.
Finally, he stated he got it running but then the woodruff key in the crank broke. My research shows me that this happens if it is installed incorrectly.
I sent him some articles on how it should be installed and he told me he knew what he was doing.
I ordered a new woodruff key and gave it to him. He again stated it broke when he started it.
At this point, the ATV won't run properly and he stated he would weld the crank to avoid this from happening. He told me to order a new gasket kit as well as another woodruff key.
Everything I researched says that that is the improper repair and has the potential to ruin the crankshaft.
He then said I should pay to have a separate shop fix it.
At this point he said he wants full payment and for me to take the atv.
Clearly it is not running as expected and he refuses to properly fix it.
What are my rights? Should I pay him and deal with the failed repair?
We agreed to a flat fee of $850 with me supplying all parts.
I brought the ATV and all parts and he began the rebuild.
When the ATV was dropped off it was running but it was rough.
I was contacted a few days later stating that many of the parts that were in the motor such as all the bolts, the carburetor and exhaust studs needed to be replaced because they were damaged beyond repair.
This seemed odd because the ATV was running prior but I decided to order additional parts to replace them as requested.
The shop then stated that they could not replace a bearing I sent along because they did not have the tools to do it.
This bearing is part of a repair kit and is normally used in repairs so this seemed off, but again I went ahead with the repair.
Finally, he stated he got it running but then the woodruff key in the crank broke. My research shows me that this happens if it is installed incorrectly.
I sent him some articles on how it should be installed and he told me he knew what he was doing.
I ordered a new woodruff key and gave it to him. He again stated it broke when he started it.
At this point, the ATV won't run properly and he stated he would weld the crank to avoid this from happening. He told me to order a new gasket kit as well as another woodruff key.
Everything I researched says that that is the improper repair and has the potential to ruin the crankshaft.
He then said I should pay to have a separate shop fix it.
At this point he said he wants full payment and for me to take the atv.
Clearly it is not running as expected and he refuses to properly fix it.
What are my rights? Should I pay him and deal with the failed repair?
