<prompt> Human: Hello, I have a time sensitive question relating to a car lease. For ease Im working with 3 different Mercedes dealers right now:Dealer A - where I originally go to to get the car fromsigned the leaseDealer B - who incorrectly repaired my carDealer C - who is currently fixing my carMy 3 years are almost up on a lease. It is due back in 4 days to Dealer A. I was down in Florida driving it back up to the midwest. Before I left Florida, I took the car into Dealer B to put new tires on, make sure all the oilfluids were good, etc. After that was complete I began my journey north.3 hours into the trip my car overheats smoke POURING from the engine, breaks down, and wont start. I have it towed to Dealer C. A week and a half later, Dealer C says the entire engine is ruined because the Dealer B never put the coolant cap back on. They said the repairs exceed the value of the car. Dealer B is saying they just need to replace one part on the engine and it will be fine. Dealer B has also admitted fault so that is good. Dealer B and C are not aware it is a lease.My question is, what should I be aware of in this situation? What predatory tactics should I be on the lookout for? Should I inform Dealer A of the situation? Should Dealer B replace the car with a new car? I was planning on buying this car...should I not now? Is there anything else Im missing?Assistant: I was planning on buying this car...should I not now? - No, never! The entire engine is ruined, as you stated...that would be a horrible financial decision to do so. Human: Not if the entire engine is replaced though by Dealer C.  <response>: The issue is that there is a higher likelihood that something will go wrong now. Complications from such a major repair are more likely than a manufacturing defect. Its the same reason that a car loses value after a major accident.I wont say that you absolutely should not buy that car, but you should be extremely careful in doing so. You might end up paying more than its worth.That is, if Mercedes even wants to fix the car. It sounds like it may be a total loss. 