#so all i bought was like warranty and a case

[cowardlycowboys]

Which phone do you use? Do you prefer iPhone or Android? I use the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra.

the girl in the commercial was so pretty I wanted to buy that phone so bad but I have android because my dad refuses to buy apple products

[foldingfittedsheets]

It’s been several years since I sold mattresses, though I still have friends in that industry. Back then, I bought this wildly expensive set of sheets. They’re made of tencel (like a fancy processed plant fiber), with a quilted top sheet that’s very soft and decadent. The fitted sheet has straps at all four corners to keep it snug on the bed, and the pillowcases are quilted, too.

The problem is that the quilted top has come apart from the bottom, making the luxurious and expensive quilted top sheet a nightmare to wash and use. It’s turned into a vast floppy bag of fabric.

Having grown more frustrated with this situation over the years I finally reached out to the company I’d bought them from to ask if I could buy a single top sheet. To help this process along I claimed I still work in the mattress industry.

To my surprise the regional Vice President of sales gets back to me almost immediately and says he’s sorry to hear it, and what mattress store do I own? Presumptuous, I think. But still, a good sign.

So I text my friend who owns a store. I’ve helped cover his location a few times on a freelance basis, and I know he carries their sheets. I say, “Can I lie to this company that I work for you?”

“Of course,” he says. So I send my little email with its exaggeration that I work for my friends store more often than is really the case. I then text my friend again.

“Wow,” I say, “it’s surprising that the regional VP of sales is the one handling this.”

My friend is upset. “What?! You can’t lie to him! I just had lunch with him, he knows you don’t work for me!”

At which point I say, “What! You told me I could lie!!”

He says he’ll send an email. I feel bad but not that bad because I did ask first. But within ten minutes the VP is back, even more genial than before. He fulfills a warranty claim that gets me two new top sheets for free since I’m a friend of a friend. It felt like I was part of the bedding mob, I swear.

[theglowstickchronicles]

@shannanrn regarding the pipes... Continue on for the most boring-ass adult lamesauce post I've ever made lmao.

My house was built in the early 50s, and then flipped in 2013 before I bought it in 2017. The flippers did a decent job, but it was obvious that they tried to do things themselves without using professionals for certain things. My dad finished the attic of our house growing up and did the same thing- used some friends, but otherwise did most of the work himself.

We aren't sure what the deal with the pipes were. There was clearly some piping that was original to the house from the 50s, and it was cast iron. There was other pipe that was most likely from the 70s when we are assuming the house was switched from a septic tank to a sewer. We've never found any evidence of a septic tank out back so my guess is that it was dug up a long time ago, especially because there' also no evidence of a leach field out back either, but regardless; when they switched to sewer, they used cast iron pipes. Some of the piping in the basement didn't look super old from the outside but based on everything this month, we are guessing that they painted the old cast iron pipes for some unknown reason. The basement was finished during the 2013 flipping and the pipes weren't exposed, so we don't know why they painted them.

Anyway. The pipes from the bathroom and kitchen were cast iron in the basement, all the way out the foundation and into the yard where they then switched to plastic pipes (our guess is that the town did this when switching to sewer and was unrelated to the house flipping).

The case iron piping was starting to rot and had a lot of sediment and flaking off that was occluding some of the piping. They tried to replace the first 15 feet, which was exposed due to the water damage from the leaky water heater. They had not been able to snake it or pass a camera because whoever did the piping had put an absolute insane amount of 90-degree turns and y-sites into it. However after they replaced that they were then able to feed a camera into the last 10 feet, which was all straight, and out the house into the street. The last 10 feet of cast iron was also rotten; additionally, where the pipes exited the foundation near the driveway, tree roots had invaded the pipes and left only 1/4 of the piping open, the rest full of dirt and leaves and tree roots. So they had to dig up a bout 5-6 feet of the yard to the side of the house and jackhammer into the house foundation to remove the old cast iron, remove the root, and replace with plastic pipe. The pipes were also all 3" diameter, whereas the plumber said the standard is to use 4".

The project manager told me that at this point there is a 10-year warranty on the new pipes they placed, and that they fixed the issues of the multiple turns and y-sites, got rid of the roots (and I actually had that tree removed a couple summers ago because it was in danger of falling on my house and was dying), and that the plastic pipes should outline me and my future children.

So. In all. Ended up replacing the hot water heater, snaking the pipes 3x (all unsuccessfully, or only temporarily successful), replacing the toilet, replacing all of the cast iron pipe with plastic pipe from where it started in the house all the way through the foundation into the yard where it met the plastic piping in the yard, and put in three new clean-outs so that if I do ever have issues, there are better places to snake. One is in the wall between the "finished" room of the basement and the bathroom in the basement, where we had to cut extra drywall beyond that of the water damage, and will be putting a door or access panel. Another clean-out is behind the wall in the laundry room (we had to tear the wall down yesterday with a hammer), and the third will actually be exposed next to the house so it can be accessed from outside.

Not that I wanted any of this to happen, but I guess I am pretty lucky that this issue was discovered now. We think it was probably exacerbated by draining the old hot water heater- the pipes just couldn't handle pumping 50 gallons of water out that quickly. The basement walls had already been partially removed due to the water damage from the old heater leaking. If this issue had waited 6 more months, the walls would have been re-done already and we would have had to tear out and replace the drywall for a second time. At least most of the piping was already exposed.

In total, replacing everything and the excavating and all, it was just over $18,000. So bring on on the overtime. lol.

[monadoboy16]

I’m done with DKOldies

Okay, this is goanna be a very long essay, but it’s necessary to do so.  DKOldies has come under fire for selling overpriced “refurbished” consoles when they are filled with dust and debris.  As some big-name YouTubers like Jacob R called them out.  But, to add even more fuel to the fire, DKOldies has been blocking people for exposing their practices on Twitter and removing related comments on their Facebook and YouTube shorts.  As a result, I will no longer be using their store to buy any retro gaming items for any future VintageTech episodes about old game systems.

Now, will I be censoring any mention of DKOldies on my YouTube channel?  Well, yes and no.  I do have plans on censoring any warranty stickers in the  PSP episode of VintageTech, but, due to the length of episode 10, I will not be removing the shoutout to DKOldies. Now, the only things I bought from that site are DS games, Metalic Rose DS Lite (Cosmetically Flawed), Some Atari Cartridges (I gave them a pass on the ones that didn’t work properly due to these cartridges being over 40 years old) surprisingly, another paddle controller, two PSPs, and two UMDs.  In addition, I got a GBA Cartridge and a PlayStation 2 8MB memory card, but that’s it.

Now, as for alternatives for DKOldies, this essay will explain four of them.  The first and obvious choice is eBay.  That site allows users to sell items or auction them. They can use photos of the items they’re selling, in addition, they can state the condition of the item whether it’s working or not (for electronics at least), so you should keep this in mind unless you want to fix the item in case if it’s not working.  However, I should point out that DKOldies did have an eBay store, so avoid them at all costs.  In other words, eBay is your safest choice for getting old tech and retro games.

Next, there is Retrospekt, which does sell refurbished items.  Retrospekt sells refurbished vintage items like Game Boys, VCRs, Film Cameras, and Polaroid Cameras (which is where I first heard about Retrospekt). In addition, they also sell custom-made items made of vintage internals. That’s where the Pepsi Polaroid 600 came from as seen in both The Mud and Friends episode One Shot Instaroid and Episode 14 of VintageTech.  Therefore, Retrospekt stays true to its name of actually refurbishing items compared to DKOldies.

If you prefer to do actual shopping rather than online shopping, we have Goodwill.  Now the best Goodwill store depends on your preference. Some are awesome, others not so much. Of course, if you’re collecting retro games and vintage electronics (besides DVDs and VideoCassettes), I recommend you shop at a Goodwill that has a section called “The Grid” like the one in Rockingham.  In addition, there are also The Grid stores across the country.  In other words, Goodwill is good compared to DKOldies’ Badwill.

Finally, I never knew about this online store until recently, we have Gameroom.  This one is like DKOldies, but better, they not only sell games but also DVDs and Monitors.  In addition, they sell not only the Atari 2600 but also the other systems Atari has produced.  They also sell Next-Gen gaming systems, as I saw an Xbox Series S and X for sale. Now, I never bought anything from that site yet, but by the time the season 2 premiere of VintageTech begins production, you know where my source will be alongside eBay.  In the end, DKOldies is dead to me, I prefer eBay, Retrospekt, Goodwill, and Gameroom as my go-to places for buying retro gaming stuff and old tech in general.  

If you’re currently following DKOldies on any social media site, please unfollow them as best as you can.

[whipplefilter]

Real Car Guy Story, Part 1

I feel like a Real Car Guy now, because what you are looking at is a new (used) EJ253. I surely did not install it myself!! But I made the decision to have it installed and paid 💸💸💸💸 for it, and I wanted to write down somewhere why I did this.

Backstory

I bought this car at 152,000 miles when it was just over 10 years old. I am its fourth or fifth owner, or something somewhat high, and one of those owners was an auction lot, where it hung around for several months unowned by anyone. It is now 16.5 years old, with 222,140 miles.

This car has burned oil the entire time I’ve owned it, though drivability-wise it’s never seemed to care. Oil burning is fairly typical for 100k+ engines, and even more so for Subarus. There are a few reasons, but I think the primary one is that the EPA sets MPG requirements--but AWD is less fuel efficient than 2WD, which makes it harder to hit the standard. Subaru responded by reducing friction in the engine, so that it takes less work to move the components. This means that as the components wear, oil can leak into the combustion chamber and burn. Industry standard across all makes is that burning 1qt of oil is within spec.

This spec is kind of BS, tbh, because you shouldn’t have to be adding a quart of oil every 1000 miles, but it is what it is and Costco-brand oil is cheap and tests well, so whatever. In the time that I’ve owned this car, it’s burned a quart of oil every 1500-500 miles (generally worse in winter/severe service). So that’s roughly 72,000 miles of trucking along like that.

Catalytic Converters

Unfortunately, it has also eaten through what is now multiple cats--catalytic converters. These are expensive--you may have noticed there’s a lot of news stories about their being cut and stolen, because their filters have a bunch of precious metals in them. So it’s not a great part to keep fouling and going through. Fouling a cat will set a P0420 code. 

For most cars, a P0420 is not going to do anything but illuminate your MIL. Your cat has to outright clog (rather than simply read out of spec) in order for anything noticeable to happen--unless you live in an inspection state, in which case a P0420 will fail you.

Last summer, I managed to outright clog a cat, which resulted in TROUBLED TIMES aka an asthmatic engine, and a complicated 100-mile tow back to my old mechanic shop, because I’d moved but that cat was still under warranty and I wanted it replaced for free under warranty. I was apprehensive about having to make small talk with a tow truck guy for 100 miles, but he was fun and we talked about his crappy Taurus and it was a good time until he tried to ask me out after the tow. I was like 🙃 I thought we were just having a nice conversation about cars but I guess not. 

Anyway, fast forward to just over a year later, and I trip the P0420 AGAIN, which means I’ve burnt out a cat in UNDER A YEAR. With EPA-compliant replacements running $1500-$2000, that’s not ideal. What to do?

Cost Comparisons

In the last 72,000 I’ve done some minor experimentation with oil and oil burning. I replaced the PCV valve (no dice), and have tried different brands of oil and synthetic vs. conventional, etc. One of my previous mechanics suggested a cocktail of oil additives to plump up worn seals in the engine to stop the oil burning, but I was basically just like, might as well do the full engine and stop messing around.

I recognize that engine replacement is not a regular, normal-person repair--not for a stock, standard issue family vehicle with 222k+ on the chassis and an entire lifetime in the saltbelt (almost 17 years). But I really think it made sense in this instance, because:

1) Love: I love this car; I prefer this body style, which Subaru no longer makes; I remain leery of both CVTs and screen-based infotainment systems; and tbh it all smacks of planned obsolescence to me. Plus, if I’m going to buy a newer car, I don’t want it to be an ICE car--I think electric is the future and ideally I want to run this car until it makes sense for my next one to be electric or plug-in hybrid. But for my needs, and for how I drive, and for where I live, the infrastructure for that is not yet where I want it to be.

2) Neurotic Recordkeeping: I’ve built a really strong maintenance history for this year over the last 72k miles. I know how it drives, I know what work it’s had done, I know the history and condition of a panoply of random things that would not come up in a used-car inspection. And I know these things over time--the oil consumption, for example. I could’ve bought basically the same car for less than an engine and cat replacement, but who’s to say what else it might need or what kind of car it is? And I know this car regularly has its oil levels checked; I check the condition of all the fluids visually and with test strips. I know how it’s been driven, and I know whether the maintenance intervals have been respected. (I’ll return to this in Real Car Guy Story, Part 3, because LOL F ME). 

3) Clean Chassis in a Hostile World: For a 16.5-year old r u s t b e l t car, the chassis is very solid. It’s a clean car. And maybe if you live somewhere else you can make that assumption, but you can’t here.

For these reasons, I felt like this is what made sense for me. Maybe it wouldn’t have if I didn’t trust this car, or know it well. And maybe it wouldn’t have if I were excited about a newer vehicle, or if it was financially unwise to sink so much money into something all at once. But I do love this car and I did have the money--and I used it to play for keeps, rather than to ensure that I had a set of wheels that’d be reliable for another 3-5 years.

How many years do I think I’ve given myself? I’m aiming for another 10, would grudgingly accept another 5, could easily see another 20 (though probably not as my primary vehicle).

[loosestitchescomic]

Love the comic!! I was wondering if you have any tips for people who want to get into digital art? What program do you use?

Hope you have a good day :D

oOF so that's hard cause it's been kind of a really long journey and a lot of the stuff I've picked up has been from watching youtube, looking stuff up, and only recently a few classes here and there. So I don't have any TIPS but I CAN walk you through my digital art journey, if you will. (also if you don't wanna read this all: I use Clip Studio Paint Pro, and a Wacom Intuos Pro)

SO. my first tablet was a cheap, tiny square thing that cost 30 dollars and connected to my labtop via a usb cable. It only lasted a few years. It was a Huion drawing tablet, don't know what kind but a brief search shows they're still selling tables for around 30-50 dollars and they look WAY better than the one I started with. so if you wanna start digital drawing but don't wanna buy a super expensive tablet at first in case you don't like it, I'd suggest Huion.

NEXT I used a free digital art program called Fire Alpaca for a while, and since I was new to digital art I didn't really need all the fancy brushes and options that expensive digital art programs had because I just needed to familiarize myself with the basics first.

After a while I wanted an upgrade, but adobe products are super expensive and slowed down my cheap broken laptop. Eventually I ended up finding Clip Studio Paint, which I bought for like 40 dollars (I think it's 50 dollars now) and has been my faithful companion ever since. It helps that it's made specifically for digital illustration/manga creation too, since I like making comics.

somewhere along the line my Huion tablet started sporadically cutting out and losing pen pressure so I asked my mom for a better one, since I'd proven that I was serious about digital art, and I ended up getting a Wacom Intuous Pro for christmas (also a tablet without a screen, I've found from using others ipads that I kind of hate screen tablets haha)

WHICH SURPRISED ME cause I thought they were WAYY too expensive. That's the tablet I still use today but I wouldn't suggest buying it, the charging port broke multiple times and after the warranty expired there wasn't much I could do about it, so I had to switch to using the wireless option and charging the battery via a different battery charger I bought on amazon and the whole thing was very annoying and BAD, I made do cause I can't afford a new tablet but the charging port breaking is kind of a big fucking deal :/

anyway thank you for your interest and giving me the chance ot ramble haha

AH SORRY I THOUGHT I POSTED THIS THE DAY I GOT IT. My bad i saved it as a draft instead haha.

[voodslifestyle]

Get the Best Offers: Latest Offers: Neckbands Available at the Cheapest Price when Bought Online

Do you always find yourself with your cables all tangled around you when you just want to jam to your music or pick calls? Is it your desire to employ fashionable, functional earbuds that are free from complications? One might have to consider purchasing choker online sometime soon! Nowadays, it is easier and cheaper than ever to choose the right pair because the choices are virtually limitless. Now, let’s discuss shipping prices and how to make the best neckband purchase as well as focusing on the online stores option.

Neckbands: Why Choose Them? Neckbands are also rapidly gaining popularity due to their practicality plus they are very versatile. But unlike earphones, choker are designed to be worn around the neck of the wearer. It fits well and these shoes are suitable for people with active schedules. Neckbands enable the user to engage in physical activities such as exercising, jogging, or even for a leisurely walk while leaving wires behind as they are visible. Moreover, these often have such qualities as great sound quality, battery life, and noise cancellation at their disposal. Voods Lifestyle, a brand committed to innovation and excellence, offers some of the best neckbands in the market. With Shivam Dube, brand ambassador of Voods Lifestyle, they are setting new standards in wearable technology.

Advantages of Online Neckband Purchases The following benefits can therefore not go unnoticed whenever one is deciding to buy neckbands online. Well, the very first advantage that comes to mind. You get to read through numerous choices of the automobile without having to run around from one place to another or even deal with overzealous salespeople. Moreover, from time to time, internet retailers offer various promotions and offers that cannot be found in physical stores. And when you are making a purchase online, one may even compare the price, take some time to read the reviews that consumers have to give concerning certain products before they make a purchase.

Where Can I Find Neckbands at the Most Affordable Prices? Actually price is not the most influential factor to consider when searching for the best deals on the internet; it is value instead. Go online and look for companies that offer good services at cheap rates that you can afford. Be on the lookout for any promotions, bundled deals, or special offers available during the weekly as well as yearly star packages. Ensure that you compare features of the two devices with a view of pointing out differences in aspects like battery life, connectivity range, and sound. Before committing to a choker, one should assess consumer reports for insight into how effective they are as accessories. When shopping online, be sure to check whether there are warranties or procedures for returning merchandise since this will ensure that you are fulfilled by the product you have purchased.

Keep an Eye Out for Unbeatable Prices When buying online, make sure to find neckbands at the most reasonable prices. Supposing it is in festive seasons, a particular season of the year, or when the company is clearing its inventory. You can also use price comparison websites or its app to monitor price drops and ensure that you are getting the best deal. Often you can get the information about some special offers and discounts by subscribing to newsletters and following firms in social networks.

Final Thoughts: Third on Making the Right Purchases and Sparing Money! This is a positive outcome; You might also find that with this online shopping, you shall have so many choices that you shall get the best value for your neckbands when purchasing them online. Therefore, there must be a great neckband that might cost you a few cents only, if only you are willing enough to look for it, and in some cases, waiting. Why then wait? The time to start looking for the perfect is now, and the time to appreciate the perfection is also not far off.

[trevorhunter]

$11,000 Wheelchair Accessible Van Purchase Goes South

I recently came across a story that has sparked an online uproar. A family purchased an early 2000s Plymouth/Dodge minivan for $11,000 to accommodate their 33-year-old daughter, who needed a wheelchair lift post-surgery. The van didn’t even make it home before breaking down, and predictably, the internet is up in arms, blaming the car dealer and demanding new laws to prevent this kind of “scam.” But let’s cut through the noise and get to the heart of the matter. The real issue here isn’t the dealer or the van. It’s the buyer’s lack of due diligence.

When you’re spending your money, you have a responsibility to protect that investment. Due diligence isn’t optional; it’s essential. The family could have searched the Google Reviews right there in the showroom and seen that this dealer had terrible reviews and was known for selling unreliable vehicles. Choosing to ignore those reviews and failing to get the van inspected was a costly oversight. It’s not up to the dealer to protect your interests. It's up to you to ensure you're making a sound purchase.

Now, let’s dive into the economics of this situation. The family bought an $11,000 van that supposedly needed $11,000 in repairs. That claim simply doesn’t hold water. This van likely came with a 3.8-liter Pentastar engine, a workhorse you can find in any junkyard for cheap. Even if the engine was completely locked up, you could fix it for about $2,000, max. A full engine replacement might run you $800 for a junkyard motor and $1,200 to drop it in. Claiming it needs $11,000 worth of work is more than a stretch; it’s purely fiction.

Let’s get real about the market. The guy selling the $11,000 option is still offering something valuable. He’s meeting a market need. If the internet had its way and every vehicle had to pass a 100-point inspection, come with a warranty, and be in perfect condition, these $11,000 options would disappear. You’d be spending $45,000 or more on what used to be a budget vehicle. The reality is, these folks bought an $11,000 van and might need to spend another $500 to $1,000 on repairs. Sure, they’re upset, but they’ve got a solution to their problem. Worst case, they’ll be $13,000 into the vehicle, and they’ll still have a functioning van. The claim of $11,000 in repair costs is exaggerated. If the van drove at all, that figure is pure fiction. You could practically rebuild the entire van with junkyard parts for far less.

These are budget solutions for budget-conscious people. The so-called "evil" car dealer selling cut-price cars is fulfilling a real need. This family likely bought an $11,000 van because they couldn’t afford a $70,000 or $100,000 option. If the laws the internet is clamoring for were in place, restricting these kinds of deals, this family wouldn’t have had that option. They wouldn’t be in a van for $11,000, even if it needed some TLC. Every business has its market, and everyone serves a purpose. It’s on you to know what you’re buying, and if you’re getting a budget vehicle, understand that you’re buying into a budget solution.

[anthonycblog]

What Are the Perks of the American Express Platinum Card?

The benefits of using the American Express Platinum Card are many. The first one is travel rewards for cardholders. These include airport lounge access. Picture this: You are waiting in a busy airport. Now, picture yourself lounging quietly. You may have free snacks and drinks. This surely is comfortable and a experience loved by many. It makes traveling easier. Another traveling benefit is the advantage in the hotel. Cardholders get upgraded rooms. They also receive a late checkout option. All these make the stay much more rewarding, and you will literally feel like a VIP. My friend shared his experience. He was upgraded for free into a suite, and it truly made his trip feel special. The card offers so much more than travel benefits. But then, travel's a big part of it.

The shopping area is one more where this card shines. Purchase protection comes with being a cardholder. This, therefore, means that your purchases are protected. Imagine if you purchase a new phone. It stops working within two weeks. With the Platinum Card, you can be refunded. This benefit saved me one time. I once bought a laptop, and it stopped working. The store could not help, but American Express helped. My money was refunded. Another shopping perk is extended warranties. Your products are covered for a long period of time. This gives you peace of mind. Defects are not something that worries you. These perks make shopping more secure. You can shop with a lot of confidence.

Dining is also one of the key benefits. Exclusive events are at your access using this card. One can have gourmet dinners. Imagine attending a chef's table. You get to taste dishes prepared by some very high-ranking chefs. This is a one-time experience. One friend used his card for a special dinner. He dined with well-known chefs; the food was great, he said. These dining benefits also extend to dollar credits that can be availed of in fine dining, allowing a person to save money while eating in fancy restaurants as well, thereby increasing the card's overall value. Platinum Card benefits extend to every category of life, whether it is travel, shop, or dine; it provides value in every case.

[allisonreader]

Rant incoming...

This is about a certain sewing machine brand of which I will not name to not taint anyone's opinion of it. But I'm telling you, the customer and us at the store are frust-rate-ed with this particular company.

We have a customer who is very loyal to this sewing machine brand. She bought their extremely fancy, top of the line, extremely expensive sewing and embroidery machine which has an unsolved issue currently. If they were any other of the brands we sell, this issue would have been dealt with by replacing the customer's machine with a new one ages ago. But because this company is the company that it is, they haven't.

We've even sent the machine back to the company for their personal techs to see, but they couldn't duplicate the issue. We've tried everything. It's a singular issue though. As far as we're aware there have been no other cases of this issue that has been reported about the embroidery on this machine. Our floor model works perfectly fine in its embroidery mode. I've done several embroideries on it since we've had it without issue.

I've gone to the customer's house to take a look at her set up, which doesn't have an issue. And it's not like this woman doesn't know what she's doing. She's been sewing for most of her life and has had top of the line machines for a least 20 years. She's knowledgeable.

And yet we're still being given the run-around of things to try before they might give her a new machine. And this has been going on for over half a year now. So we are all frustrated at the moment.

The sad thing is that I know that other companies are easier to work with for warranty issues like this. My personal machine froze up completely after setting it up for an embroidery then going to hoop up the material and coming back to it being frozen. The company I got my machine from didn't even bother with trying to replace a part on the machine. I just had my whole machine replaced. A much better solution than what we're struggling with with this other company.

If I didn't already appreciate other brands better than the rather plain Jane machines of this company, I wouldn't with the knowledge of how the customer is treated with warranty issues.

[blog-carinspectors]

Can I file a Lemon Law claim for a vehicle I bought at an auction?

Do you know about theLemon Law claim for a vehicle? Lemon laws aim to protect buyers should they end up with a vehicle plagued by significant defects that just can't seem to get fixed. These regulations shield consumers from making new car purchases in all states. However, coverage gets a bit complex when it comes to used vehicles bought from places like auctions.

So what sort of protection might you have if your auction-sourced ride turns out to be a lemon? Well, that depends on where you reside. Nearly two dozen states extend lemon law coverage to used cars. Auction vehicles sit in a gray area given their unique nature. Proving eligibility could prove tricky. There are lemon law experts who can help you get the compensation you deserve! 

Opt for car inspection services in Los Angeles to spotlight issues early. Investing a little now can save you a lot of money!

Lemon Law Eligibility for Auction-Bought Vehicles

Only a handful of states explicitly exclude auction buys from lemon law claims. A few others offer limited protection should defects persist after multiple repair attempts.

If a registered dealer buys at auction and then resells to you within a set window, you may have a case in certain areas. However, eligibility sits in a gray zone overall given the sold "as-is" nature of these vehicles.

Several key factors impact potential coverage under lemon laws:

State: Each state wields its own lemon law with specific provisions around auction vehicles. Research rules in your region.

Vehicle Type: Some states omit certain types of protection, like salvage and classic vehicles. The car's classification affects applicability.

Warranties: If auction buys come with valid manufacturer or dealer warranties, lemon laws likely apply. Scope hinges on warranty details.

Seller: Understanding seller identity and licensing provides invaluable context. Dealer sales may qualify where private ones don’t.

Since requirements vary so widely, purchasers should take precautionary steps before acquiring an auction vehicle:

Research lemon laws in your state, especially for auction buys.

Dig into the car's history for defects or prior lemon claims.

Consult consumer law attorneys to discuss protections for your situation.

Remember - auction vehicles carry heightened risks. Seek out independent vehicle inspection services to spot issues early. Arming yourself with knowledge goes a long way should you get stuck with a lemon!

Filing a Lemon Law Claim

Unfortunately, filing a Lemon Law claim for a vehicle you bought at an auction in the USA is not straightforward. Generally, Lemon Laws protect consumers who purchase vehicles from licensed dealers, but coverage for auctioned vehicles varies significantly by state.

Successfully filing a Lemon Law claim for a car bought at auction presents a tricky process. General protections focus on new cars bought from licensed dealers. The rules surrounding as-is auction purchases are vague. Still, relief may wait at the end of a long process depending on your state’s provisions.

Here is a roadmap of what to expect with each turn:

Research Particulars for Your State

Go to attorney general and consumer protection sites for specifics around auction cars. Dig into eligibility criteria, claim options, and help resources to orient your trip.

Validate Vehicle Qualifications

Do aspects like persistent defects after several repair attempts and short ownership tenure align with your state’s Lemon Law vehicle definitions? Validating these early steers your journey in the right direction.

Gather Evidence to Support Your Case

Purchase agreements, registration documents, and repair invoices all make filing a claim easier. Communication records with sellers and manufacturers prove invaluable too.

Attempting Repairs Through the Manufacturer (Maybe)

If allowed in your state, inform manufacturers of defects and request repairs according to their process guidelines. Document everything extensively should you need to veer off-course later.

Filing an Official Lemon Law Claim

If manufacturers can’t remedy issues, formally file through your attorney general, designated

state agency, or approved arbitration program. What entity you file with varies by region.

Hiring a Lawyer 

Consulting lemon law attorneys offer an authoritative guide when paths diverge. Legal advice and representation help you throughout the process!

Perseverance and preparation ensure you have a smooth claim filing! 

Conclusion

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When I saw my Pal by using a designer-wanting bag, I used to be so envious and wanted to get one particular myself.​ Till I discovered that it absolutely was a pretend, and I Nearly fainted! I was so mad, being aware of that she had in all probability been jipped of her dollars.​ To create matters worse, the bag was not even properly-produced nor did it look pretty much as good as the actual factor.​ A few days later on the strap broke and that is when she recognized it absolutely was a phony!

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However, in the event you end up in the need for your designer-on the lookout bag, you'll find choices like 'vintage shops' or maybe branded outlet merchants.​ These shops have awesome bags that may look great and past for a longer time than a regular pretend bag.​ Certainly, it will Charge in excess of a phony, but good quality never comes low-cost.​

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I bear in mind trading in my laptop computer for the money needed to invest in my 1st reproduction bag.​ I couldn’t believe that this dream of getting a designer handbag was finally within reach.​ And when it arrived, I felt like I was in heaven! It had everything - lovely leather, a delicate strap plus a brilliant lining that matched the colour of my gown.​ I felt like a celeb.​

It was the perfect dimension for my on-the-go Life-style.​ Any time I was out and about, I could very easily slip it over my arm, carry all my Necessities, and continue to seem trendy.​ I could also slot in all my knick-knacks plus much more which produced it the proper companion for weekend journeys and receiving about city.​

The better part of possessing a duplicate bag was that it had been much more inexpensive than a designer model.​ Don’t get me Mistaken…I even now like designer makes, but the cost tag just doesn’t usually fit in my spending plan.​ With duplicate bags, I had been ready to help save a ton of cash and however get an excellent searching bag.​

Irrespective of every one of the fantastic functions of the reproduction bag, there was a person down side - the durability.​ I envisioned the bag to last me for awhile, but right after about six months of applying it, the fabric began to break down.​ The bag just didn’t hold up in specified weather conditions.​ This wasn’t a large offer for me as I just replaced the bag with a more moderen just one, but this could possibly be well worth thinking about for anyone trying to find a far more long-lasting accessory.​

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I have also used several different other replicas - together with a Kate Spade impressed duplicate.​ I believed this was a particularly excellent get mainly because it gave me the texture of a designer bag without breaking the bank.​ I gained plenty of compliments for it, and it felt like it was just the best dimension.​ In addition, it experienced plenty of element to make it glimpse quite distinctive.​

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