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WARRANTY

When Mike Barco's new steering unit needs to be replaced, he turns to the manufacturer for help. Why can’t he get an answer?

Why won’t Cardone return my calls?

February 2, 2024November 24, 2016 by Christopher Elliott

When Mike Barco’s new steering unit needs to be replaced, he turns to the manufacturer for help. Why can’t he get an answer?

Categories Problem Solved

There’s no escaping these problems with my Ford

December 15, 2023December 29, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

The on-board computer on Shannon Stout’s Ford Escape went on the blink. It’s out of warranty. Is she out of luck?

Categories Problem Solved
Sony laptop breaks, he's not worried. His extended warranty covers "accidental" damage. But is that wording in his warranty an accident?

Why isn’t my Sony laptop “protected”?

August 17, 2023March 26, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Problem Solved
Lisa Veyka's Frigidaire air conditioner stops working just before a hot holiday weekend. Why won't anyone help her?

This Frigidaire doesn’t refrigerate – why won’t my warranty work?

January 28, 2024September 4, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Lisa Veyka’s Frigidaire air conditioner stops working just before a hot holiday weekend. Why won’t anyone help her?

Categories Problem Solved
Cheryl Emerson's wireless Internet connection won't work on her Dell computer. She spends an additional $236 to get it fixed.

Help! The wireless Internet on my Dell won’t work

January 27, 2024August 7, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Cheryl Emerson’s wireless Internet connection won’t work on her Dell computer. She spends an additional $236 to get it fixed.

Categories Problem Solved
The brake light on Irene Sherman's pre-owned Jaguar is flashing on and off, but the fix is proving to be impractical.

Why won’t Jaguar repair my failing brakes?

January 26, 2024May 29, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Problem Solved
Maxim Borodin's laptop is out of warranty, and that seems to be all the license Sony needs to play games with a repair estimate.

Whose fault is that crack in my laptop, Sony?

January 26, 2024April 3, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Problem Solved
My mother recently purchased an Element flatscreen TV at Wal-Mart, along with a two-year extended warranty.

Mom’s Element doesn’t work — can you help her?

January 23, 2024March 21, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Diana Kennison’s mother has a problem with her new flatscreen TV: it doesn’t work. But neither the manufacturer, nor Wal-Mart, can help her fix it.

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We purchased a Vizio TV based on the excellent reviews and price. Before the warranty expired, a vertical red line appeared on the screen.

When did the warranty on my TV expire? We can’t agree!

January 22, 2024October 10, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Jennifer Mason’s TV is on the blink. She thinks Vizio should repair it, but the manufacturer says it’s out of warranty. Who’s right?

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