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When Candace Welch returns her rental to Budget in Sioux Falls, S.D., the company bills her $2,133 for hail damage. Just one problem -- there was no hailstorm.

Budget says we drove through a hailstorm. Now it wants me to pay $2,133 

May 6, 2025July 24, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

When Candace Welch returns her rental to Budget in Sioux Falls, S.D., the company bills her $2,133 for hail damage. Just one problem — there was no hailstorm.

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
When Judd Hollander switches cable companies, Charter agrees to pay his early termination fee. Can this advocate help?

Charter will pay my early termination fee, but how do I prove I have one?

February 1, 2024August 2, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

When Judd Hollander switches cable companies, Charter agrees to pay his early termination fee. Only problem? AT&T, his former subscription TV company, won’t tell him how much he paid in writing. Can this advocate help?

Categories Problem Solved
California, you probably know that it's beautiful, but that the quality of accommodations can be variable.

A few secrets about asking you probably don’t know

January 23, 2024July 17, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Although Vivian Olds’ customer-service problem is pretty common, the solution isn’t.

Categories Problem Solved
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