A man took his classic car to a repair shop in Texas to have it restored, but five years later he discovered that the mechanic had sold it and disappe

junkyardhero said
i'd roll over there and talk to whoever is in charge and see what's up and get the expectations set immediately with the understanding that you'll be back to check in on the progress at [blank] date.

AND GET IT ALL IN WRITING!!!! and bring a camera and video tape the interaction

Verbal is great BUT it will NEVER stand up in court.