Double-billed by Avis for a van returned after hours
When Robert Cipriani returns his Avis minivan, he expects to pay $1,770. Instead, Avis charges him twice. What happened — and how can he get his money back?
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How do you get Hertz car rental Five Star status, and how do you make it stick? What can you do when you reach status, but the company won’t recognize it?
The ultimate guide to Amazon product returns
Here’s what happened to one frustrated customer who tried to return an Apple Watch Series 7 to Amazon. I have foolproof strategies for handling Apple and Amazon returns and explain the return policies of each company. If you’re looking for tips on how to handle product returns, this article is for you.
Vaccine rules put Disney on Ice on ice. Can I get my money back?
Konrad Karpiesiuk has to cancel a Disney on Ice performance after the venue imposes a new vaccine rule. Can he get his money back?
Eek! There’s a mouse in my Airbnb. Can I get a refund?
When Kristal Bird finds a mouse in her Airbnb, she asks the host for a refund. But is that allowed?
This Samsung dishwasher keeps breaking — can I get a refund now?
Jason Blanke’s Samsung dishwasher is less than three years old, but it’s ready for the junkyard. It’s leaky, it won’t run, and Blanke’s best efforts to fix the appliance have gone down the drain. But is he entitled to a refund?