I had a mechanic look at my car now it has to be jump started to turn on and run and won't turn off once it started even with the key in the ignition

What is your question?

Car was in accident had minor front end damage but the mechanic I took it to the fix once I got it back I had issues like this with it

What makes this problem better or worse?

Unsure

How long has your 2002 Ford Escort had this problem?

Since he got the vehicle back from the mechanic