So, if you do not know, we certainly do not know. If it is a newer car and covered by a warranty have the dealer FIX under warranty. IF dealer...

I'd start with whomever is running the estate. I'd also start fast as the lender may not care about anything but taking the car back? AND oh...

I'm sorry to hear this and I hope you are both OK? Are you saying the chain malfunctioned and caused the accident?

Sorry for your issues. Assuming you are correct, they literally STOLE from you, and gave you back less than what they stole. That's generally "OK"...

For sure the hotel is a public place, with services offered to the public, just like a restaurant. I have no idea if they are/were compliant and...

The BAR is in charge of repair shops, get in touch with them for help...

The issue is not really the mistake but, simply, in normal circumstances, do you owe that money? If you owe it why would a mistake from the other...

In CA if you want to be in the lending business, you may want to get a license to do so. In CA if you want to be in the car sales business, you...

I'm sorry for your issues and I am not sure who/what this 'investigator' is, but, s/he sounds like a bill collector, so that I am changing this...

If you consult counsel who specializes in this area and they find you have a case, hiring one would be your best shot at maximizing your result.