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Loyal Subaru owner frustrated by ongoing starting problems with her 2020 Forester seeks help after the company refuses further assistance.

Will Subaru take responsibility for this “fatally flawed” Forester?

August 22, 2025August 8, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Despite repeated repairs, Anita Smith’s 2020 Subaru Forester won’t start and is “fatally flawed.” Why won’t Subaru help her get it fixed?

Categories Problem Solved
Customer followed Pompa Program for 5 months, saw no improvement, but the company refused a full refund. See how she challenged their guarantee.

This program didn’t work for me. Why can’t I get my $8,871 back?

August 1, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

After Tara Helman signs up for the Pompa Program, she doesn’t see any results. Now she’s trying to get her money back, but the company only offers a partial refund. Why won’t it honor its money-back guarantee?

Categories Problem Solved
Rental car company Sixt promised to reimburse customer for damaged tires but hasn't paid. See how persistence and escalation finally got the refund.

Sixt promised to reimburse me $385 for these tires. Where’s the money?

July 25, 2025July 23, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Ray Cook damages two tires on his Sixt rental car, the company promises to cover the expense of replacing them. But months later, he’s still waiting for his money.

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Hacker stole 200,000 Chase Sapphire points. See how this customer fought Chase to recover his valuable rewards after they refused to help.

Help! Someone stole 200,000 Chase points, and I can’t get them back

September 23, 2025July 21, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

What would you do if you logged into your Chase account and found 200,000 Chase Sapphire points were missing?

Categories Advocacy
Elderly woman's credit card stolen and used at Sam's Club. Despite police report, US Bank refuses to refund. See how she fought back.

I didn’t make these Sam’s Club purchases — and I have the perfect alibi!

July 21, 2025July 18, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Barbara Bowman’s credit card was stolen and used at Sam’s Club. She wants a refund, and she has the perfect alibi: She’s never been a Sam’s Club member. 

Categories Problem Solved
Fan's Pink concert view blocked by equipment despite no warning. Learn how to fight for a Ticketmaster refund for obstructed seats.

I can’t see this Pink concert. Do I deserve a refund?

July 12, 2025July 11, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Kristi Clynes pays a premium price for her Pink concert tickets, but an obstruction blocks her view of the stage. Can she get a refund from Ticketmaster?

Categories Problem Solved
Customer's new Electrolux refrigerator from Costco stopped working, and repairs are delayed. Learn how to leverage warranties and Costco's guarantee for resolution.

This Electrolux refrigerator I bought from Costco doesn’t work. Can I get one that works?

July 6, 2025July 4, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

David Hauser’s Electrolux refrigerator, purchased from Costco, stops working. Despite being under warranty, no one can seem to fix it. Is there a way to get a working appliance?

Categories Problem Solved
Booking.com cancels rental, then sends refund to an unknown credit card. Learn steps to take when your travel refund goes astray and how to get it back.

Help! Booking.com transferred my refund to someone else’s credit card

September 3, 2025July 2, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Booking.com refunds Elaine Treacy for a canceled vacation rental, it transfers her money to someone else’s credit card. How can she get her money back?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Learn the best strategies for canceling a travel club membership, including contract review, communication, and the "one-time courtesy" approach for refunds.

How do you get out of a travel club? Try this trick

July 7, 2025June 30, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

If you’ve ever tried to get out of a travel club, you know how difficult — and often impossible — it can be. But even when you’re getting a chorus of “nos,” there’s still a way to free yourself. Just ask Devyn Gemmell.

Categories Advocacy
ouple cancels Mexican rental, promised refund delayed for months. Learn about cancellation policies and how to pursue overdue refunds. rental refund

Where’s the refund for our Mexican vacation rental? I’ve been waiting for months!

June 30, 2025June 27, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

After Betsy Webster cancels her stay at an apartment in Puerto Morelos, Mexico, she’s offered a partial refund. But the money never came. What should she do?

Categories Problem Solved
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