Returned the "Fob" for Money Back
By Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (74712)
East Tawas, Michigan
April 5, 2024 1:25pm CST
Jay drove me to the Kia dealership in Bay City, Mi. This was where the Jeep Compass repairs are done and it's the company that manufactures this vehicle.
We waited about 45 minutes, to get the new key fob reprogrammed. The man who took care of us was exceptionally kind and he knew his job well.
First he apologized, because we'd traveled such a long way, for absolutely nothing. The fob that I'd been sold had no inner connection, to be reprogrammed. There was nothing inside it!
No, this didn't cost us anything, but my blood was boiling. The store I bought this fob from, knew exactly what I was up against!
This morning I approached the business counter, expecting someone to pick an argument with me. Instead, a very sweet lady gladly refunded my money, no questions asked. I thanked her and left without one word of anger.
$27.00 isn't a lot of money, but it's definitely too much to pay for an item that I can't use! This key would basically open my car door and that's all. It wouldn't even work to start up my Jeep
What a scam:(
Photo: Borrowed from Pixabay
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@kobesbuddy (74712)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Apr
I had gotten the key cut, at the Hardware store. I figured, this would be their feeble excuse, to keep from refunding my money. Nope, it didn't happen:)
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@kobesbuddy (74712)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Apr
We drove 65 miles to get that fob reprogrammed. I think that was a dirty trick, they must have known, what would happen! Jay was very angry, when we would possibly be charged $110, even if the new fob was faulty. The young man who took care of this, refused to charge us a penny:( That was one blessing!
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@sallypup (58069)
• Centralia, Washington
5 Apr
@kobesbuddy That was one Sunday drive. I hope the scenery was lovely.
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@kobesbuddy (74712)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr
@sallypup In Tawas, our dry cleaners building burned. So, Jay had dry cleaning to pick up in Bay City, also.
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@kobesbuddy (74712)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr
I was sure they'd give me a song and a dance, but they didn't:)
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@Deepizzaguy (94813)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
5 Apr
Sorry to learn that you had to deal with the trouble with your auto.
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@kobesbuddy (74712)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr
Cars are always expensive, a big pain in the neck:(
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@kobesbuddy (74712)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr
I got a refund one other time, for a trailer hitch that Jay couldn't use.
@kobesbuddy (74712)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr
If they refused to refund my money, I would have stood my ground!
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@grenery8 (2444)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
7 Apr
@kobesbuddy at least in the usa good customer service is still applyinghere, it feels you have to persuade some staff.
@GardenGerty (157652)
• United States
6 Apr
I am glad you did not have to argue for your refund.
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@kobesbuddy (74712)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr
I had the key cut, so I thought they'd refuse to refund the money.
@sweetloveforeve (13106)
• Portugal
10 Apr
Sorry about the situation that you been through. I am happy that they refunded you the money. It was the minimum they could do. It wasn't fair that they didn't refund it.
@kobesbuddy (74712)
• East Tawas, Michigan
10 Apr
We drove 65 miles to find out, I'd been scammed.
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@kobesbuddy (74712)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr
If something can't be used, it's crazy to pay for it!
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@kobesbuddy (74712)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr
They knew this would happen, I wish they had forewarned me.
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@kobesbuddy (74712)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr
If they hadn't refunded my money, my blood pressure would have soared!
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@kobesbuddy (74712)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr
The key works to start and drive the car. At times, I need to manually lock the doors. (No big deal!)
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@kobesbuddy (74712)
• East Tawas, Michigan
8 Apr
That company produces fobs, with nothing inside to reprogram. Auto Zone sells these fobs, for those crooks!
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@LindaOHio (157047)
• United States
6 Apr
I'm glad you got your money back. I hope you and Jay have a good weekend.
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@kobesbuddy (74712)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr
Thanks Linda, our weekend was great:)
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