Damaged During Transport

[Rharp]

Thanks for all the compliments everyone.
I called my insurance co. last week and was told nothing could be done on their end because the car was not in my posession.
The trucking co. knows it's their fault, I have paper work from the driver showing the damage, emails from the owner saying he will pay, but the shop wants the money up front and for some reason he doesn't want to do that. He seems to want proof that the car is fixed before he pays. That to me makes no sense, he damaged my car, he owes me the money it would cost to fix it.
It's up to me if I want to fix it or take the wife on a vacation.
Anyway I have written an email saying if it's not paid by Monday I will be getting a lawyer
come Tuesday.