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Caliber Collision Center Damages Car Brought In For Repair

Sean's car had a blowout over the Easter weekend, and he had it towed to Caliber Collision Center for repair. Three weeks later he "forcefully retrieved" it from their lot—they kept telling him it wasn't drivable due to "very serious suspension damage," but he visited the shop in person on April 11th "to find that their shop gate is wide open, and my vehicle is unlocked." Now there are scratches on the bumper and one of his speakers has a hole in it, and when he called USAA to complain he was told the scratches would constitute a second comprehensive claim within a month and that his premiums will consequently go up.
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9:01 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Chris Walters
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Latest by trujunglist: For those saying "why take it to the shop for a blowout," it's entirely possible to be driving on say, the highway, and losing control, and steering into a guard rail, hitting another car, or some other unfortunate incident. more »

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Built-In Gypping: Auto Mechanics Paid On Commission

Auto mechanics are always finding extra things wrong with your car is because they work on commission. More »

5:41 PM on Mon Nov 6 2006
By Ben Popken
656 views, 22 comments