If leave your car at a dealership who is responible for damages?

If you leave your car at a dealership, the dealership is responsible for any damages that occur while your car is in their possession. This includes damages that occur while your car is being serviced, repaired, or stored on the dealership's premises.

The dealership's responsibility for your car begins when you drop it off and ends when you pick it up. During this time, the dealership must take reasonable care of your car and prevent it from being damaged.

If your car is damaged while it is at the dealership, you should immediately report the damage to the dealership manager. The dealership is then responsible for repairing the damage or paying you for the cost of the repairs.

If you believe that the dealership is not taking responsibility for the damage to your car, you can file a complaint with the local consumer protection agency or the state attorney general's office.

Here are some tips for protecting your car when you leave it at a dealership:

* Inspect your car carefully before you drop it off at the dealership. Note any existing damage, and take photos of your car from all angles.

* Get a written estimate for the repairs or service that you are having done. This will help you to avoid any surprises when you pick up your car.

* Ask the dealership for a copy of their insurance policy. This will help you to ensure that the dealership is properly insured in case your car is damaged.

* Pick up your car promptly after it has been repaired or serviced. This will reduce the amount of time that your car is at the dealership and exposed to potential damage.