Can a mechanic hold my car as collateral until the warranty company pays him even though the repairs
are done?

I had to get a new fuel pump for my car so i went to a local mechanic close to my house instead of
going an hour away where the dealership is. My car is covered under a extended warranty bought at
the time i got the car from car max. The mechanic said that if he still hasn''t recieved payment
from the warranty company when the repairs are done that he will hold my car until he recieves
payment. My copay for the repair is just $75 dollars and i pay that when i pick up the car, and i
think i should get my car back regardless if the mechanic hasn''t recieved full payment from the
warranty company because it is a dispute between them and has nothing to do with me. Is he in the
right to hold my car? Or is he just blowing smoke?

Legal Topic Area: Business Law in TX

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