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Nissan’s CVT Lawsuit Settlement Offers Limited Relief to Owners of 2015–2018 Models

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million payout and an extended warranty for affected vehicles, but the majority of the settlement money is headed straight to the lawyers and the warranty extension offers limited real-world value to most owners. Beyond the cash, Nissan is offering an extended warranty of 84 months or 84,000 miles, whichever comes first.

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Ferrari Extended Warranty Will See PHEV Batteries Replaced Twice

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Ferrari has introduced two new extended warranties for their plug-in hybrids. That likely helps to explain why the company has introduced two new extended warranty plans for plug-in hybrid models including the SF90 Stradale , SF90 Spider, SF90 XX Stradale, SF90 XX Spider, 296 GTB and 296 GTS.

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Owner Claims Tesla Added Thousands Of Fake Miles To Duck Warranty

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According to the complaint, Tesla allegedly does this on purpose to avoid covering warranty repairs and to accelerate the depreciation of its vehicles. It can also cause consumers to purchase extended warranties prematurely. The lawsuit argues that Tesla does not use mechanical or electronic systems to measure distance.

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Nissan Pays $5K to CVT Owners While Lawyers Pocket $3.5 Million

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Nissan will reimburse customers for qualifying repairs made outside the warranty period. If you were part of the class, there’s a chance you might get some cash back for out-of-pocket transmission repairs. If the work was performed at a Nissan dealership, the full repair cost will be covered. million.

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Dodge Durango’s Racetrack Taillights Spark Lawsuit

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The plaintiffs argue some owners face repair bills up to $2,000 to fix the issue. ” The plaintiffs argue that FCA has been aware of the design and manufacturing defect for some time, yet owners are still forced to pay up to $2,000 for repairs. One plaintiff, Gary Eisner, purchased a Dodge Durango with a Mopar extended warranty.

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Service plans offered by dealers are key to customer satisfaction

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Dealers who offer service plans, cosmetic repair insurance and extended warranties are achieving higher levels of customer satisfaction, according to findings from JudgeService surveys which reached over 436,100 customers. Other popular upsells were finance with a 13% increase to 82% and paint protection, up 13% to 82%.

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Hyundai Denies $10,000 Warranty Repair For Elantra N, Blames Owner For Over-Revving

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Despite the performance sedan still being under warranty, Hyundai has refused to cover the repairs, claiming Matzoros had been “over-revving” the engine. The estimated repair bill? A sudden engine failure Christian Matzoros of Ontario, Canada, owns the 2022 Elantra N at the center of the dispute.

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