Warranty-Referred Repair Shops Leave Vehicle Repairs Incomplete While Charging Full Price
A vehicle owner referred to a repair facility through their extended warranty program was charged a full deductible for a repair the shop could not complete, then had to pay again at a dealership to finish the job. This points to a gap in warranty referral networks where there is no mechanism to prorate charges or hold referred shops accountable for incomplete work.
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