Driver loses oil change fight Jeremy Hainsworth / Glacier Media – May 10, 2023 / 6:00 pm | Story: 426089 A Vernon lawyer has lost his compensation fight for more than $5,000 in work done on his BMW he claims arose when an oil change was done improperly. Andrew Powell took his 2009 BMW X5 to WBC Holdings Ltd. (WBC), doing business as Great Canadian Oil Change, for an oil change, B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal member Micah Carmody said in a May 9 small claims decision. Powell alleged that during the Jan. 22, 2022, oil change WBC removed and failed to replace an oil filter cap insert that directs oil through the filter. That, Powell said, resulted in damage to various parts. He claimed $5,000 in damages for repairs and engine cleaning. WBC, however, responded that repair costs were related to the BMW’s pre-existing issues and not WBC’s oil change. It denied losing any oil filter cap components. Powell said his check engine light came on Feb. 8, 2022. He took the BMW to his regular mechanic, Affordable Auto Repair, and paid a $2,508 invoice, which contained extensive notes. He said that amount was attributable to WBC’s oil change. […]
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