Car repair invoice: Your rights and obligations

Questioner

I receive a bill for a repair of my car from 3 years ago. In the meantime I have received and paid other bills from the same garage. I cannot remember this repair. Should I just believe the garage on their blue eyes and accept everything?

Lawyer

No, the burden of proof lies with the garage that took the risk of not paying for repairs on the spot before returning the car. It will also depend greatly on the repair carried out how difficult or easy it is for the garage to prove the work carried out. And whether they can prove that they have ever reminded you before. If you want to have your car repaired in the future, a good conversation can do wonders. If not, it is best to write a note explaining that you are unfamiliar with this repair and will therefore not pay.