A mechanic in Oklahoma accused of fleecing one of his $ 115,000 customers in fake author repair has made an amazing attempt to blame his wife.
James Voyles, 51, recorded the project of restoring a Ford F100 from 1967 for Tim Hayes – who brought the classic vehicle to his store, iconic engines and iconic corner of the corner in Oklahoma City, in February 2023.
Hayes bought the blue-green pick-up for his then 14-year-old son with hope that he would be repaired by the time he turned 16 on February 15 this year.
Two years later and just a few weeks to his son's birthday, the car is still not being restored. At the beginning of January Hayes decided it was time to pick up the truck, although it cannot be driven.
Although it has contact with Voyles during the entire process, the mechanic – whose name and number is on the shop door – revealed that his wife, Charito Rodriguez -Voyles, is actually the owner of the store.
“Her last name is Rodriguez-Voyles. She has her maiden name and then she has her married name because of her Colombian passport, “Voyles told News 4, adding that the outlet should send all questions to her.
The mechanic also emphasized that his wife is a “Colombian female owner,” adding, “so I mean, think about that about the turn of it.”
Voyles is mentioned on his Facebook page as the owner of the store, while his wife is mentioned as an employee. It is unclear whether she is involved in the conflict.
James Voyles, 51, the owner of iconic engines/ classic corner of iconic cars in Oklahoma City is accused of blaming his wife after collecting more than $ 115,000 for restorations to a Ford F100 from 1967
Tim Hayes brought the classic vehicle to the store in February 2023 with the hope that it was ready for his son's 16th birthday on February 15 this year
Two years later and just a few weeks to his son's birthday, the car is still not being restored. At the beginning of January, Hayes decided (depicted) that it was time to pick up the truck, even though it is not to be rowing
Hayes brought the car to the store two years ago and told Voyles that he just wanted them to “clean up the engine, clean up the transmission, show beautiful, beautiful, renovated truck.”
He was told that the repairs would be completed by July of that year, but now, years later, the car is still not fixed.
Frustrated about how long it took, Hayes decided to bite the bullet and pick up the truck earlier this month, although the repairs were not complete.
“They tore it at nothing on it and everything and sat on it and then kept saying:” Oh we are waiting for sharing and we are waiting for this and that, “Hayes recalled.
When he went to the store, Hayes was told that he had to fork an extra $ 12,000 extra and sign a non-public agreement before he allowed him to drag it away.
In the two years that the store had the custody of the car, Hayes said he received several invoices for the work that Voyles claimed he was being done.
'He touches you again every two or three months [with an invoice]”Said Hayes, adding that Voyles would tell him:” Hey, I need it. Here is another invoice. ”
At a certain point, Voyles Hayes told about Title 42 – a law with which car shops can possess the car of a customer if his if the customer has not paid for the work within a certain period.
Hayes said he worked together and paid the car shop more than $ 115,000, so that the truck he promised that his son would not be taken back.
While Hayes tried at the bottom of his autodilemma, Voyles clarified that his wife, Charito Rodriguez-Voyles (depicted), who emigrated from Colombia, is actually the owner of the store
Hayes told The Outlet that he just wanted the store (photo) 'to clean up the engine, clean up the transmission, look nice, beautiful, renovated truck'
An employee at iconic engines/classic corner of iconic cars told DailyMail.com that Hayes decided to pick up the car 'so we did not allow it.'
Hayes said his son was destroyed after he had heard that he will not get his truck on time for his birthday.
“He is disappointed, you know. He knows he doesn't get the truck, “said the father.
In response to Hayes who accused the store of too long, Voyles said that Hayes has no right to request a refund for the money he gave the store because the payments meant that he agreed to the restoration.
The mechanic also noted that Hayes never had a formal contract with the store that clarified the costs and time for the repairs.
Hayes said he now regrets his decision. “I think I'm bad on my part. I probably documented it on paper, but we didn't do that, “he said.
Voyles told him that repairs would have been completed by July of that year, but when he picked up his car a few weeks ago, it was not in the same state that he left in it
In the two years that the store lasted to carry out the necessary repairs, Hayes said he had been sent several invoices for the work that Voyles claimed was done to the car
Voyles said that the reason for all setbacks on the classic car was mainly due to staff diseases and partial deficits.
He added that the hefty prices that Hayes had been charged are standard for a restoration job like this.
When asked how he thinks Hayes called him and his store for the setbacks, Voyles raised his wife again.
“So to try to blow this and turn this around, I mean, I just think it's unfair for a majority or a Colombian female lady in the industry,” Voyles said.
Voyles told the outlet valve that his wife “is very curious to talk to you as a Colombian female business owner.”
He continued to threaten to sue 'the living Heck' out of news 4, adding that 'Hayes'' invoices and the company he did was with iconic cars in the class, my wife, who really wants to talk to you as A Colombian woman business owner as I also gave you her number, “he wrote.
Although his wife wanted to chat, the outlet had trouble getting in touch with Voyle.
The mechanic repeatedly emphasized that his wife is a “Colombian female owner.” (Shown: Voyles and Charito Rodriguez-Voyles)
On January 28, an office manager sent a statement in reference to the car's fiasco.
“We are committed to classic corner cars to offer exceptional work product and customer service by actively listening to the needs of our customer, to solve problems efficiently and build lasting relationships,” the store said.
The office manager said that when Hayes brought in the pick -up, it had to be rebuilt “from the ground.”
'This type of restoration takes much more time to complete. With this and every restoration project there is no guaranteed timeline.
'Mr. Hayes was fully aware of this before we were working on the vehicle. It would be irresponsible for us to promise a completion date for such a project, “they added.
The company said that because of 'unknown factors' that occurred during the restoration process, the completion of the car was delayed.
Voyles is mentioned on his Facebook page as the owner of the store, while his wife is mentioned as an employee. (Depicted: Voyles and his wife)
'Parts that are required for older vehicles are often not immediately available. Some must be tailor -made, others come from specialist suppliers, and in many cases such as these were the required parts on back order that are outside of our control: 'The store continued, adding that Hayes decided at that time made some changes during The restoration process. '
The store also said that Hayes did not pay his invoices on time that caused further delays. '
'We have always been in communication with Mr Hayes to keep him informed of the progress and to get his approval (those costs) before we go to the next phase of the work. We are proud of offering restoration -work services far below most other stores, “they added.
The store said that because of the 'many variables that came up during the restoration process', they could not guarantee a completion date.
Dailymail.com contacted both Voyles and his wife for comment.
