To whom this may concern,
My car has been recently, (night of 11/06/23) side swiped by a vehicle that did not stop (hit & run). There is no police report, due to the fact, that the towed-truck arrived first. The next day, I contacted my insurance and made a claim. They suggested, a body shop, (John’s Auto Body) that had overpriced my insurance over $6000 for just a front and rear minor dent also rub rims. (pictures are available) The body shop had, NO need or permission to work on or touch the engine. After two weeks of not hearing from the body shop. I showed up unexpectedly, to find parts of my engine outside of the car, (air intake, spark plug coil pack removed). This was my first red flag. The owner of the body shop said he could not start the car, also that he flooded it, which is impossible, when you have to step on the brake, to start the car. Also, I inform him, when I dropped it off, he will need to charge the battery. After, I left that day I contacted my insurance agent. He said there’s nothing he can do at this point. At that moment, I was very livid. The next day the body shop took my car, without my permission, to an auto shop, to see if they can fix it. Suddenly my car needs an engine. As of 11/11/23, I have been renting a car it is now 03/02/24 and I am still in the rental car. I’ve had to rent a U-Haul with trailer, to towe my car myself, 2-1/2 hours from my home, to where I purchased my car, for proper repair. They clearly stated the engine is blown. I am the second owner of my car, I have saved up for a long to have my car, an this crocket body shop, has put me in so much debt, an on the verge of losing my dream car and sanity, due to their negligence. Now, every week I am paying over $200 on the rental car. On top of all my other bills. Each week I get paid, my account is in the negative, not to mention, the overdraft fee’s, every week since. It’s getting hard to feed myself, so I can just get to work. The dealer said, the engine may cost up to $10,000. I am so hurt from this situation. I don’t have family to help me. I built my own life and now I am suffering because of some crooks. My job has no overtime and now, they stopped weekends, so no time an a half. I have been searching for second job just to stay above water. My point, I need help. With my engine repair and hiring a good attorney. Enclosed, is a letter from The State of Nebraska, motor vehicle industry licensing board, stating, Johns’ Auto Body shop, was NOT a licensed dealer, also a picture of the minor damage from side swipe. Writing this is making me cry, I don’t deserve what they did to me.
Please Help. Thank you
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