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#*said the vehicle needed a certain part or repair that was actually not required | #*said the vehicle needed a certain part or repair that was actually not required | ||
#*taken advantage of a consumer's physical or mental infirmity, ignorance, illiteracy, age or inability to understand the language | #*taken advantage of a consumer's physical or mental infirmity, ignorance, illiteracy, age or inability to understand the language | ||
charged a price for the repair that grossly exceeds the price other repair shops charge for similar parts or services | #*charged a price for the repair that grossly exceeds the price other repair shops charge for similar parts or services | ||
#:If one of these cases describes your situation, you may be able to sue the repair shop—item 8 below has more on this. To see if Consumer Protection BC can help, call 604.320.1667 or toll free 1.888.564.9963. | #:If one of these cases describes your situation, you may be able to sue the repair shop—item 8 below has more on this. To see if Consumer Protection BC can help, call 604.320.1667 or toll free 1.888.564.9963. | ||
#Lastly, you can see a lawyer for legal advice, or take the case yourself to Small Claims Court—or to Supreme Court if your claim is for more than the $25,000 limit in Small Claims Court. Check scripts 165 to 169 on Small Claims Court. You should have a lawyer if you choose Supreme Court because the procedures are more complicated. | #Lastly, you can see a lawyer for legal advice, or take the case yourself to Small Claims Court—or to Supreme Court if your claim is for more than the $25,000 limit in Small Claims Court. Check scripts 165 to 169 on Small Claims Court. You should have a lawyer if you choose Supreme Court because the procedures are more complicated. | ||