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When John Bartolotta's dishwasher breaks down, he asks Sears for help in fixing it. Then he decides to buy a new dishwasher instead. Can he get his prepaid repair fee refunded?

I changed my mind about my Sears dishwasher repair. Can I get my money back?

April 26, 2025April 18, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When John Bartolotta’s dishwasher breaks down, he asks Sears for help in fixing it. Then he decides to buy a new dishwasher instead. Can he get his prepaid repair fee refunded?

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Michelle Hughes just spent $677 to have a Sears technician repair her GE refrigerator. It doesn't work. Does she still have to pay for the repair?

They can’t repair my Sears refrigerator. Do I still have to pay $677?

February 19, 2025January 31, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Michelle Hughes just spent $677 to have a Sears technician repair her GE refrigerator. It doesn’t work. Does she still have to pay for the repair?

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Engine failure after Jiffy Lube's oil change led Ian Culhane to a complex claim battle. Thorough documentation won the day.

Why won’t Jiffy Lube pay for my engine repair? Isn’t it responsible?

April 13, 2024August 9, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

After getting an oil change at Jiffy Lube, the engine on Ian Culhane’s Subaru stops working. The likely culprit is a botched oil change, he says. Why won’t Jiffy repair his car? 

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One of John Edmunds' new American Tourister bags is defective. Does he have to ship it to Texas at his expense, or can he get an exchange?

My American Tourister luggage is defective. How do I get it fixed?

October 2, 2024April 10, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

One of John Edmunds’ new American Tourister bags is defective. Does he have to ship it to Texas at his expense, or can he get an exchange?

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This HTC phone doesn’t work — can you help me fix it?

January 31, 2024January 4, 2018 by Christopher Elliott

Albert Hanneman’s new HTC phone is missing in action after it breaks down and he sends it back to the manufacturer. Can the phone be found and fixed?

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Samsung won’t fix my ailing washing machine even though it’s under warranty

February 1, 2024November 30, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Kathleen Pierz’s Samsung washing machine only works 60 percent of the time. Yet Samsung refuses to fix it. Why?

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Julie Faro's Frigidaire washing machine is broken. With two kids and twins due any day, she needs it fixed -- pronto.

It’s mom vs. Frigidaire. Who will win?

February 1, 2024October 12, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Julie Faro’s Frigidaire washing machine is broken. With two kids and twins due any day, she needs it fixed — pronto. Does she have a fighting chance?

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This stove does not work.

This oven’s a dud. Why won’t KitchenAid fix it?

February 1, 2024August 24, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Donna DiRusso’s KitchenAid slide-in oven range doesn’t work as advertised, but why won’t the company fix it? Let’s find out.

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Both of Carlos DeLeon's Heys luggage are broken, but Heys won't fix them even though they're under warranty.

Two broken Heys bags, one broken promise

February 1, 2024June 29, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Both of Carlos DeLeon’s bags are broken, but Heys won’t fix them even though they’re under warranty. Why not?

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Ralph Lagergren’s used 2011 Silverado LTZ Z-71 makes a ticking noise on the highway, why won’t Chevrolet fix it?

A ticking sound on my Silverado – why won’t Chevrolet help?

February 1, 2024April 23, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Ralph Lagergren’s used 2011 Silverado LTZ Z-71 makes a ticking noise on the highway, why won’t Chevrolet fix it?

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