I had taken my vehicle to a local auto center for an oil change which included their 24 point inspection. The technician assured me all fluids were topped off and that maybe it was a computer or electrical problem, later that evening i rechecked the fluids and the reservoir was empty which was why the light never turned off. Secondly he told me that my reverse lights were inoperable and needed repair. He tried new bulbs and checked the fuses but to no avail neither worked. Again I tried to check the reverse lights myself considering he lied about the other work I wanted to see what else he could be lying about, so as I was backing up the driver door swung open hitting a pole and damaging the car parked next to it. Is there any way I can attribute any of this accident to the auto service center for telling me there was a problem with my vehicle which left me to go behind their work and in the process damage my vehicle.....|||You can sue anybody for anything. Especially in the USA.
But what you really want to know is if you have any chance of winning such a lawsuit...and the answer is no. Regardless of what the service center did, or did not, do to your car -- it is always the driver%26#039;s responsiblity to maintain control of the vehicle. Period.
If the service center had done something to the door of your car that caused it to pop open while you were backing up, then you might have a chance of winning such a lawsuit, but otherwise, chalk it up to experience and let your insurance handle it (or pay it out of your own pocket).
P.S., The next time you want to check your backup lights, put the car in reverse, then shut-off the engine, set your parking brake, and go look. No need to actually have the car moving. You may have to put the ignition switch back into the %26quot;on%26quot; position, but don%26#039;t start the engine.|||Sorry, accidents that happen like that are still your fault, as it is up to the driver to not hit other objects. You can%26#039;t blame your actions on a faulty repair because you have to check it out. Simply because someone can%26#039;t repair something, like your lights, doesn%26#039;t mean he%26#039;s at fault for them not working, if they weren%26#039;t working before, either. It just may be a more complicated problem than the service center is trained to do. At least he tried. You may have a fluid leak, too, although they should check to see if it leaks down fast. Again, it may or may not be their fault. Bottom line is, you%26#039;re responsible for the actions of the vehicle when you are in the driver%26#039;s seat, so accept it, and move on.|||You can sue them but your still at fault for the damage to the other vehicle. You where the one checking the lights. Even thou they told you that they needed repaired, you where the one backing the car up when it hit the pole. They may have to give you money back for the fluids that wasn%26#039;t topped off and for the bulbs but this is small change. Not worth taking to court. Turn the damage into your insurance and be done with it.|||I work for a major insurer and have seen EVERYTHING -- you will be laughed at to your face if you threaten lawsuit for this idiocy. But please, go for it! If you find a lawyer stupid enough to take a case like this he will just bill you thousands of dollars in legal fees and get you nothing in return.|||its your fault the door opened....fluid levels, theres.|||No. You are responsible for it. You should be more careful.
