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Subject:Re: Shop Troubles Update
From:David Schwarze
Date:Thu, 6 Oct 94 13:29:22 PDT

Thom Fitzpatrick writes:
> 
> 	I'm wondering if we should take it to an independent shop first, in
> order to have something to back up our claim that they've hosed the
> car, or should we wait 'til after the meeting.  The meeting is 
> next Tuesday, so it is kinda short notice.  Plus, I wonder if she should
> drive the car to a shop or not.  She hasn't driven it since she
> got it out of the shop last time.

Consider taking it to a BMW dealer (this is perhaps the one time I would
do this) to get an estimate for repairs.  Their word will be more credible
than any ole auto shop should this go into arbitration or court.  I would
do it beforehand so you have more "ammunition".

-David

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David Schwarze			'73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat)
SAIC Comsystems, San Diego	'73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast)
schwarze@nosc.mil		'87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser?  Soon...)
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