[JandS]

Went for 2 new tyres fitting...when I get there guy says leave us your keys just finishing my sandwich then will crack on with it....goes for a walk around town and supermarket then get the call to say it's ready....go back and pay the guy and turn to walk to van....that's when I notice the front roof bar is tilted back.....he's gone to try put it in a smaller bay to the side and caught the front roof bar before stopping.......he gave me a tenner back for my troubles but refused to pay more....is he at fault?
I now know it's going to cost more than a tenner to put right.

[EandM]

He has a duty of care to you and your vehicle. If it's his place oc work he should know which bays he can and can't use. If maybe minor or if may have damaged the roof / door fit. If it's minor then forget it. If the doors now let the water or wind noise in then you want it sorted. His excess is probably huge so getting it fixed, quickly and quietly would be in his best interest.

[JandS]

It's damaged both front feet of the roof bar but no vehicle damage....waiting for a call back as to whether I can buy just the feet or have to buy a full bar complete.

[Slacky]

First port of call is get the AA or RAC out to look it over. Sounds like he'd try to have you over if you go down any route without any sort of independent endorsement.

Once they've looked at it and you've got their report decide your second move.

[Slacky]

It's damaged both front feet of the roof bar but no vehicle damage....waiting for a call back as to whether I can buy just the feet or have to buy a full bar complete.

If its damaged and you use it to transport a ladder you're breaking the law.

[Slacky]

He needs to talk to his insurance company.

Keep all paperwork and communication you have with him.

[Spruce]

The garage is responsible as Slacky says.

However, you may run into a spot of bother as you accepted £10 for the damage.
He has admitted that he caused the damage as he gave you the money, but he may then argue that 'you entered into a binding contract' by accepting the money. He offered compensation for the damage and you accepted.

He may also have a notice up stating that he is not responsible for damaged caused to your property. It doesn't absolve him, but when you left the vehicle with him you indirectly accepted his terms and conditions.

Tough one.

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[JandS]

Cost me £64.50 plus about 90 minutes faffing about......I use him because he only lives round corner and I clean his windows lol.

[Stoots]

I think he has you.

1. He could deny it, how would you prove this in a court?

2. He could say yeh I did it, I gave him a tenner and he  accepted the compensation..

Don't think it's worth pursuing.

[Stoots]

If you clean his windows just accidentally damage his property and don't tell him.

If he pulls you up tell him to keep the tenner for his troubles.

[Steven Biggs]

Which tyre place was it . In batley .

[JandS]

Yes.

[Steven Biggs]

So which one then. 

[JandS]

Not yet Steve when I get the invoice for the parts I'm going down again see what they say....I think the boss down there thinks they are just cheap, clamp to your gutter roof rack.

[Bungle]

Shove a pole through his window and offer him a tenner to replace the glass.

[Steven Biggs]

Fair enough mate .

[JandS]

Ah your in Ossett.....do a bit round there.....Stringfellows seem to do a lot round there....