Question: Judge Mathis, I took my new car to a car wash and they applied something to the tires and now the tires and the car are white with yellow spots! The repair is $2,000 and the car has only 100 miles on it! I have a sample of the substance they used on my tires and as the paint job is damaged I assume that devalues the cost of my car. Also if I need to rent a car, can I include the cost of renting a car to my claim?

The Judge’s Answer: If you believe the car wash wash was at fault, you may consider having your evidence presented by an expert who can testify that the chemical used by the car wash caused damage to your car. If you have yellow spots on your car, you can still drive your car. Most likely, the court will not grant you car rental costs and the reduced value of your car for a car you can drive. At most, the court will grant you the cost of new tires.