What is the statue of limitations when reporting Auto Repair Fraud?

11 months ago I drove my car in for a CV Joint repair. Was called to pick up the car because it was fixed. Paid the bill, got in the car to drive it away, & it wouldn't start. The owner tried to start it, couldn't & said he'd call me the next day with information of the problem. He called the next day & said the timing chain had broken. He told me he'd junk my car for me. Do I have any legal recourse. Another mechanic determined the timing chain is fine, but the car was either overheated, or run without oil. This caused low compression in my valves. I had the oil changed before bringing the car in. The other facility was the one that informed me of the CV Joint. I called around for prices, and found the second repair shop. Now, I have no car. Any legal recourse? Please inform.