You can’t sue without your insurer’s permission. FYI you’re unlikely to ever see a dime. Sorry.

This isn’t really a legal question. You can ask the office that took the report how backed up they are.

No. And what defendants would consent to something being used against themselves?

Acceptable conduct with respect to repairs? Sounds like a great question for an auto mechanic.

You could have claims for a variety of causes of action, such as intentional interference with economic relations etc. Hire a business litigator.

What does your criminal attorney say? Whether the owner presses charges isn’t really relevant.

Millions of dollars on the line and you’re on here contemplating playing lawyer by asking some attorneys for some piecemeal tips? No, get some...

You can make a viable legal claim if the mechanic failed to use due care for an auto mechanic - which we, as attorneys, cannot render an opinion...

Is this not important to you? Get an immigration attorney before doing this.

What does your criminal defense attorney, who knows what your probation and sentencing terms say, have to say about this issue?