Returned the "Fob" for Money Back

@kobesbuddy (78833)
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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@AmbiePam (120746)
• United States
5 Apr 24
I’m glad you got your money back as you should have.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Apr 24
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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@sallypup (69176)
• Centralia, Washington
5 Apr 24
You held your anger in far more than I would have. I'm glad you got your money back.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Apr 24
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 (69176)
• Centralia, Washington
5 Apr 24
@kobesbuddy That was one Sunday drive. I hope the scenery was lovely.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr 24
@sallypup In Tawas, our dry cleaners building burned. So, Jay had dry cleaning to pick up in Bay City, also.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Apr 24
I'm glad you got your money back without getting angry.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Apr 24
@kobesbuddy I'm glad they didn't.
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr 24
I was sure they'd give me a song and a dance, but they didn't:)
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@Deepizzaguy (122162)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
5 Apr 24
Sorry to learn that you had to deal with the trouble with your auto.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr 24
Cars are always expensive, a big pain in the neck:(
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@Deepizzaguy (122162)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 Apr 24
@kobesbuddy I know what you mean.
@LindaOHio (222408)
• United States
6 Apr 24
I'm glad you got your money back. I hope you and Jay have a good weekend.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr 24
Thanks Linda, our weekend was great:)
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@LindaOHio (222408)
• United States
7 Apr 24
@kobesbuddy Glad to hear it.
@dya80dya (36805)
5 Apr 24
This is good. I was refunded when I couldn't use something.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr 24
I got a refund one other time, for a trailer hitch that Jay couldn't use.
@GardenGerty (169477)
• United States
6 Apr 24
I am glad you did not have to argue for your refund.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr 24
I had the key cut, so I thought they'd refuse to refund the money.
• Portugal
10 Apr 24
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 (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
10 Apr 24
We drove 65 miles to find out, I'd been scammed.
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@besweet (9831)
• Ireland
5 Apr 24
Glad that you got your money back. I always return faulty items too.
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@besweet (9831)
• Ireland
6 Apr 24
@kobesbuddy Yes it is, that's a good point.
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr 24
If something can't be used, it's crazy to pay for it!
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@LadyDuck (502484)
• Italy
6 Apr 24
I am glad you received a refund and no questions were asked. That was a scam.
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@LadyDuck (502484)
• Italy
7 Apr 24
@kobesbuddy I am glad you could get your money back.
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr 24
They knew this would happen, I wish they had forewarned me.
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@wolfgirl569 (135745)
• Marion, Ohio
5 Apr 24
Glad you had no problems returning it
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr 24
If they hadn't refunded my money, my blood pressure would have soared!
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Apr 24
No wonder you were so annoyed. What do you do now? Does it still work to lock the car?
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Apr 24
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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@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
7 Apr 24
What a run around! Glad you got it sorted, but would love to know how it happened you got a duff fob
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
8 Apr 24
That company produces fobs, with nothing inside to reprogram. Auto Zone sells these fobs, for those crooks!
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