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motor1.com > news > 791237 > aluminess-lifetime-warranty-car-part

‘Aluminess Make This Right’: Woman Tries To Use Her Car's Lifetime Warranty. Then A Worker Tells Her Something Unexpected

12+ hour, 5+ min ago  (814+ words) A woman says she tried to use her lifetime warranty for an Aluminess car part only to be told that it didn't apply and she'd have to pay for a replacement. Now she's calling on the company to make things…...

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motor1.com > news > 787325 > does-autozone-change-your-battery

'It’s Under Warranty’: Man Goes To Autozone. Then He Asks A Worker To Test His Car Battery, And Maybe Install A New One

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (564+ words) A man visits AutoZone in the freezing cold and attempts to get a worker to test his car battery. The worker isn't having it. TikTok creator Kam (@iam._.kam) posted what is clearly a satirical skit designed to demonstrate a…...

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motor1.com > news > 787146 > can-subaru-tell-if-engine-destroyed-on-purpose

Subaru’s Warranty Expires In 10 Miles. So He Blows It Up On Purpose: 'All Fun Till They Pull Up Vehicle Control History"

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (718+ words) "A lot of metal chunks, silvery metal chunks. I don't know what they're from" is not a diagnosis most car owners want to get from the maintenance department of their dealership. But a viral Facebook Reel challenges that notion by…...

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motor1.com > news > 786622 > mobile-mechanic-botches-timing-chain-9000-dollar-bill

'It Actually Gets Worse': Mobile Mechanic Works On Ford. Then He Makes A Mistake That Leaves The Customer With A $9,000 Bill

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1034+ words) You need car repairs, but taking your vehicle to a shop means coordinating rides, wasting time in waiting rooms, and disrupting your whole day. A mobile mechanic who comes to you sounds like the perfect solution, plus they may be…...

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motor1.com > news > 786524 > ford-radio-replacement-nightmare

‘You Wanna Know Why Techs Are Leaving?’: Mechanic Has To Replace Ford Radio. Then He Realizes What He Has To Do To Fix It

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (814+ words) A mechanic was tasked with replacing a radio. This is theoretically a simple task for a skilled technician. Except it wasn't. This job turned out to be a nightmare. In a TikTok, the mechanic (@user72293887608234) explains why swapping a radio in…...

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motor1.com > news > 786164 > no-repair-warranty-is-red-flag

‘Major Red Flag’: Florida Tech Says The Length Of The Warranty Reveals If Your Mechanic Is Honest. Then He Tells All

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (645+ words) A Tampa, Florida, mechanic with 20 years of experience shares 10 major red flags to watch for when getting car maintenance." To the everyday driver, getting service done on your vehicle can be intimidating and stressful if you have limited knowledge. Unfortunately,…...

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motor1.com > news > 784743 > womans-car-fails-inspection-after-680-repair

'I Once Again Can't Pass Inspection:’ Woman Takes Her Car In For Inspection. $680 Later, She Fails Again

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (738+ words) A Massachusetts-based esthetician who's had a hard time getting her car to pass inspection has failed yet another evaluation of her vehicle. TikTok user @thegirlwiththe7jobs says that despite paying $680 to replace the oxygen sensor on her car, it still failed to…...

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motor1.com > news > 784438 > volkswagen-dealership-turbocharger-warranty-complaint

‘We Can’t Honor That’: Woman Takes Her Volkswagen Tiguan Into Dealership Under Warranty. Then They Make Her Go Out of State. Twice

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (871+ words) Most drivers assume a warranty follows the car. One Volkswagen owner took to TikTok after she learned the hard way that sometimes it stays with the dealership instead. That difference can mean paying twice for the same problem. The clip…...

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motor1.com > news > 784680 > take-insurance-check-go-to-junkyard

‘Never Take It to a Body Shop:’ Man Gets Into Fender Bender. He Chooses to Collect an Insurance Check—and Hit the Junkyard Instead

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (762+ words) When an insurance company cuts you a check for collision damage, the expectation is simple: You'll spend it fixing the car. But one driver is going viral for taking the payout, heading to the junkyard, and arguing that body shops…...

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motor1.com > news > 784445 > dealership-puts-on-wrong-tires

‘Do We Eat the Cost?:’ Woman Buys 2 New Tires From the Dealership. Then She Realizes There’s No Way These Are the Right Tires

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (993+ words) A mother of three was left baffled after getting her car back from a dealership service center. Her experience is raising questions about who's to blame when a shop makes a mistake. TikTok user @MomZillato3 explained in a series of videos…...