Extended Warranty Repairs Leave Safety-Related Vehicle Issues Unresolved
A vehicle owner with an extended warranty made multiple repair visits over several months for a persistent error and battery issue, but the underlying problem was never properly diagnosed, resulting in the vehicle stalling while driving. Despite paying for extended coverage and repeated service visits, the customer could not get a full resolution or refund for incomplete repairs, exposing a gap in warranty-backed repair accountability.
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