The problem with getting a lawyer is that Cottman's has never refused to try and repair it for you. With the mechanic's lein and warranty laws here in TX, unless they refuse to repair the vehicle while under the warranty period, it's tough to get a refund. But since Cottman's is a national chain, getting a lawyer to talk to someone on a higher level in the Cottman's empire may convince them to refund your money just to keep it quiet. The more hell you raise with the higher up people, the better chance you have. I would try calling the national office myelf and complain before getting a lawyer involved. And keep the word lawyer out of it as long as possible. For some reason that word just brings out the arrogance and tough guy attitude out in us technicians and shop owners. If you need copies of the texas mechanic's lien law or warranty issues, I can probably get them for you. Good luck, I know for damn sure I would have given you your money back and hoped to hell I never saw you again by now.... Of course at my shop, we never make mistakes.....


Bandit!