AUTO MECHANIC PROBLEMS (AGAIN)

[Durian Fiend]

If he doesn't want to do that then I'll tell him we'll have to go to court..

I'd be way shy of saying anything about court if the motive is to get them to cooperate. The threat could get them to do what you want, but I'd wager it's more likely they'll react negatively. So, until you're convinced all the other options are exhausted be careful.

You're right about not threatening him with court.  He's not answering his phone but I'll call him again today and leave a message.  I'm going to tell him that the Honda guy said the alternator was defective (loose wires) and that it's not "good enough" for this car, and it needs a different alternator.  Then I'll say I'm hoping he'll buy it back from us after they return it to us. If he keeps avoiding my calls then we'll to to see him after we get the alternator back from Honda. I'm going to be very pleasant but if he doesn't make this right I'll look into the court thing.  Thank you for your answer.

Is your CRV back in action now?