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Website owner's timeline

Timeline of the Disputed Repair

Dates and descriptions in this section are drawn from my own records and the associated message screenshots. This is my timeline; the provider disputes my account of the transaction.

  1. January 7, 2026

    I contacted Jimmy Mark Demetro at A&J Auto Body Mobile Repair and asked whether he could repair a dent in Livermore. He requested photographs of the vehicle.

    Supporting records: IMG_7419.PNG

  2. January 7, 2026

    I sent photographs showing the vehicle and the affected rear and side areas.

    Supporting records: IMG_7419.PNG, IMG_7420.PNG

  3. January 7, 2026

    According to my records, a repair range of approximately $750 to $950 was discussed.

  4. January 7, 2026

    After the mobile work was performed, I sent a payment of $1,125. The message chain records the payment and an acknowledgment.

    Supporting records: IMG_7424.PNG

  5. January 8, 2026

    Concern reported

    I reported that the trunk area did not appear level with the body line and that the side scratch remained visible. I asked whether the work was complete and sent photographs.

    Supporting records: IMG_7424.PNG, IMG_7425.PNG

  6. After January 8, 2026

    The response apologized, stated that the work would be corrected, and asked me to call the following Monday.

    Supporting records: IMG_7427.PNG, IMG_7428.PNG

  7. January 20, 2026

    I asked whether the repairs could be corrected the following week. The response asked me to make contact the following Monday to confirm.

    Supporting records: IMG_7428.PNG

  8. February 3, 2026

    I asked whether there was time to return that week. The response indicated possible availability and stated that I would be updated.

    Supporting records: IMG_7428.PNG

  9. February 4, 2026

    The response apologized for not following up and mentioned possible Friday availability. I said Friday would work and requested confirmation.

    Supporting records: IMG_7429.PNG

  10. February 16, 2026

    I asked whether the dents could be corrected that week. Jimmy Mark Demetro referred to a family situation and asked me to check again the following week. I expressed sympathy and agreed to follow up.

    Supporting records: IMG_7429.PNG, IMG_7430.PNG

  11. March 19, 2026

    I again asked whether Jimmy Mark Demetro could stop by the following week. The response apologized and referred to the continuing family circumstances.

    Supporting records: IMG_7429.PNG, IMG_7430.PNG

  12. June 7, 2026

    I asked whether he was available to fix the car that week and noted that approximately four months had passed.

    Supporting records: IMG_7430.PNG, IMG_7431.PNG

  13. June 8, 2026

    Jimmy Mark Demetro apologized and stated that he would call shortly. In my account, the corrective work was not subsequently scheduled or completed.

    Supporting records: IMG_7430.PNG, IMG_7431.PNG

  14. August 29, 2026

    After further attempts to resolve the dispute, I sent a written demand requesting repayment or reimbursement for the cost or financial effect of correcting the repair.

    Supporting records: IMG_7431.PNG, IMG_7620.PNG

  15. August 29, 2026

    Dispute escalated

    The discussion escalated. I used accusatory and confrontational language that I do not repeat as factual content on this website.

    Supporting records: IMG_7620.PNG, IMG_7621.PNG

  16. August 29, 2026

    Provider's position

    Jimmy Mark Demetro disputed my account. He stated that the work had been performed, that my father had inspected it, and that payment was made afterward. He also characterized further contact as harassment and warned about allegedly defamatory statements.

    Supporting records: IMG_7621.PNG, IMG_7622.PNG, IMG_7623.PNG

  17. As of August 31, 2026

    The parties' positions remain disputed. No court or agency has decided this matter.