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The caller is seeking legal assistance regarding a suspected mechanic service scam that occurred in Atlanta, Georgia. After experiencing a check engine light issue, the claimant took their vehicle to a repair shop that charged $700 for what was presented as a necessary fix. However, the very next day, the check engine light returned, and the vehicle showed the same performance as before. Upon returning, the shop redirected the claimant to a second affiliated location, where a different technician corrected the same issue—free of charge—stating that the original part installed was incorrect. This second shop documented the problem and confirmed that the initial location may have misdiagnosed or improperly repaired the vehicle. Notably, this second repair was noted to cost roughly one-third the price, but no additional fee was charged due to internal handling. The claimant has supporting documents from both visits and believes the original $700 charge was unjustified, given that the issue persisted and was resolved elsewhere within the same business network. They are now seeking an attorney’s help to determine whether a claim for reimbursement or deceptive service practices can be pursued.