Q: mechanic has car but not fixing it
- mobile mechanic says he can replace02 audi turbos. he has had car for 10 weeks now and still not completed job. He is avoiding texts. He wont admit he is over his head. I want car back. Do i pay him? How do i know if he did job correctly if he does complete job? We are honest people.
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