EATON RAPIDS, Mich. (WLNS) – What began as a welding restore suggestion from a good friend has become a 7-week-long nightmare for one Eaton Rapids lady.
Amber Rochester says she dropped off her 2011 Chevy Equinox to Joshawa Vergason at Rick’s Transportable Welding, misplaced communication with Vergason, and has not gotten her automobile again.
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“Even [after looking at] a Google review…things looked normal,” said Rochester. “When it was supposed to be done he just stopped answering my calls.”
Now, she’s observed some regarding adjustments to her car—which nonetheless sits on a trailer within the lot.
“There’s been some things he’s removed off the front of my car from the looks of it,” Rochester continued. “He was supposed to be doing work in the rear end of the car to begin with…I don’t feel safe with the condition of what it could possibly be in right now…It’s caused a lot of stress on my family.”
The 6 Information Investigates workforce stopped by the store Wednesday. Vergason confirmed up and didn’t wish to speak. He mentioned the state of affairs was none of 6 Information’ enterprise.
“All you are going to do is make me more famous. I’m doing her a favor and she’s going to be happy and you’re going to feel like an idiot,” mentioned Vergason.
With a daughter in highschool and a job that requires journey, Rochester is left with nothing however questions.
Katie Grevious of the Higher Enterprise Bureau suggests selecting corporations which are accredited by the BBB.
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“Accredited businesses have to go through a rigorous background check and they have to adhere to our standards,” said Grevious. “So you know that we’ve already done some of that background work for you.”
Rick’s Transportable Welding is rated an A+ on the BBB web site however is just not accredited.
One other viewer left a touch upon the 6 Information Fb saying Vergason did the identical factor to him and he by no means received his automobile again.
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Rochester says one other lady reached out echoing an analogous story–whereas others have despatched type phrases and a few even providing to restore her automobile without charge as soon as it is returned.
Rochester says, in accordance with Michigan State Police, going to get her automobile on her personal can be thought-about trespassing. She says MSP ought to have an replace inside per week and she or he hopes her story can assist others from being in an analogous state of affairs.
For those who’ve had an analogous expertise with an organization, you’ll want to report it to the Legal professional Common’s Workplace and the Higher Enterprise Bureau so the corporate’s score will precisely replicate their efficiency. Go to the Seen on 6 part of wlns.com to take action.
