If you have sufficient proof, take him to small claims court.
In California, a second loan can be recourse or non-recourse, depending on if it were originated as a cash out second or a second based on a purchase money loan. The cash out scenario (recourse) lender has the option to foreclose on the property and pay off the first lender. Not often done. If the first lender forecloses then in California the recourse (second) lender (in a cash out transaction of course) can turn that loan into a personal debt or collection.
If you haven't paid for the work done to it, they can place a mechanic's lien on it.
If you don't have money taken out of your paycheck for taxes, you still need to send money in to cover them. This is done through the payment of estimated taxes.
If done by a competent mechanic.
bring it to a mechanic...job done
You need to have a diagnostic check done by your dealership or you mechanic. When the light comes on again drive to one of these facilities and have this check done. It is worth the money.
valve adjustment should be done only by someone with experance,lifter replacment only by a mechanic ether done wrong will be very costly.
You go to the mechanic and have it done for you
Get another licensed mechanic's opinion.
When you take you car to mechanic to have work done and the mechanic loans you a car until yours is ready, that loaned car is a courtesy car.
The cost will range between $30 and $40 for parts alone, if the replacement is done by the vehicle owner. If taken to a mechanic the price can range upwards of $300 for parts and labor.
Yes, most mechanic garages will have car lifts already installed in them. This helps the mechanic get work done underneath the car more easily and let them rotate tires as well.