Dealership repeatedly fails to fix a safety defect under warranty, then denies reimbursement
A car buyer took their vehicle in twice for a safety-critical brake issue under warranty, but the dealer failed to correctly diagnose or fix it both times. After paying out of pocket for a third-party repair with documented proof, the buyer's reimbursement claim was denied on the dealer's own inaccurate technician notes.
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