Car damaged and hastily repaired by Transporter

Sir, My car was transported from Delhi to Chennai by a local transporter of Delhi. The car was handed over to him on 16 July 2018. It was delivered to me at Chennai on 11 Aug 2018. Since I was not available on that day to collect the car, my friend collected it. Since my friend didn't had early knowledge about my car he has signed the receipt. But when i came back and checked the car, it was severely damaged and irresponsibly repaired by the transporter. The air bag of the car opened and he has hidden it with a thin sheet cover. The estimate given by Hyundai service center is 2.5 Lacs. Now the transporter is saying that he has the receipt. The car was in perfect condition when i have handed over it. Is there any legal way to catch hold of the transporter for his fault? 1. Can i get the money for repair from the transporter legally? 2. I know the receipt given is a big drawback for me, but it was intentionally planned by the transporter as he was aware of my absence on that day. Is there a way out? 3. What should be my next action?