How do I get my car back?

Questioner

I brought the car to a garage for repairs on July 18, 2022. The repair would cost €3000. The garage then outsourced the car to someone who works from home without consultation. This man received a total of €3500. To this day, we have not received our car back. He made 12 false promises. We would even get a loaner car. We did not get one either. We also received a fine for the car while it was in their possession. What is the best thing to do in this situation. I also called the police, who called the man, but the police say that I cannot file a report

Lawyer

Good morning, It is unclear what reason the garage owner has (as far as you are aware of this) that you do not get your car back. In principle, you should of course get your car back after you have paid the amount that you agreed with the garage owner. Did you go to the garage owner for repairs as a consumer, or as an entrepreneur? In short, there are a number of questions that need to be answered before you can properly assess your legal position. The garage owner could be summoned to comply. Additional damage is the fine that was driven in your name, while you were not the driver of the car. If you would like to discuss your question, please feel free to contact us without obligation. Kind regards, Silvienne Leito FerLei Legal 06-49175526