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Lloyd Lenington
Country: United States
On Friday afternoon on 11-13-2009, I went to there high pressured membership meeting.They told me how much I would be saving, like 50% on furniture and so on. They didn't tell me about a 30 day membership pass.I was one of those stupid people that signed up. Over the weekend I found out that my mother from another state, was put in a home because she couldn't be taken care of at her home.  On Tuesday 11-17-2009, I called up and tried to cancel my contract, they said the person I needed to speak to is in a meeting.I called them two more times that day and every day after that telling the receptionist of my financial problems.One guy did finally call me back and said he would have to call some finance place, even after I paid for it all on 11-13-2009. I called about once a week after that, even though I knew I was getting put off. I did look on their web site about a month later and I didn't find any good deals at all, or the things I was looking for wasn't there. If you can help I would appreciate it.        Thank-you  Lloyd Lenington

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    Dooug Daneliak
    I have sent you a very detailed email stating my problem plase respon
    deejdoug@aol.com
    727-458-3620
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    sammy
    you right guys, this people are looters. they wants money.
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    Mike
    I purchased this warranty and they sent me a copy of the contract and what it covers...now that my car is in need of service the contract I have is not the same as the one they are reading to me over the phone and nothing I need is covered.  I am out 1300 dollars and can't get anyone on the phone that has cares.  It seems to me that this a VERY BAD SCAM ... Zack Harp is the one i've been calling but no reponce.
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    Dick Fluke
    I have learned that we all have similar issues with this company.  They deny in a regular basis due to not getting you vehicle in the shop on time.  What this tell me is that they either dont know or dont want to know the facts.  Then they stone wall you on the phone.   Never letting you talk to a senior person.  Check out the BBB website.  They have a rating of D.  This is a total scam.  I've never been said sorry to so many times.   You can tell they teach their people how to never ever let you talk to a senior person.  I've never seen anything like it.  Myself and my family have 5,000 dollars worth of worthless service plans with them.  

        Dick Fluke   Ltsrope@gmail.com
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    D.REDINGER
    OK MR. A. BARDMAN I WILL SEND YOU AN EMAIL AND WE WILL SEE WHAT HAPPENS. I FILED A CLAIM ON 4/14/11 FOR A SHIFTING ISSUE, WHICH YOUR OFFICE SAID TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE SHOP. YOUR COMPANY WOULDN'T RETURN CALLS TO THE SHOP OR MY HUSBAND OR MYSELF. I FINALLY HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS ON 4/28/11, YOUR COMPANY STATED THEY NEEDED MAINTENANCE RECORDS. WE HAD DONE 3 OIL CHANGES IN THE 6 MONTHS THAT WE HAVE OWNED IT. BUT YOUR COMPANY STATED THAT THEY WERE INSUFFICIENT RECORDS AND DENIED OUR CLAIM, BUT ACCORDING TO THE CLAIM WEBSITE Claim #28024273:
    Date and Time: 2011-04-14 08:55:13
    Customer Info: D Redinger, Description: SHIFTING ISSUE


    We are currently processing your claim. Please return shortly for a response.

    My husband spoke to one of your reps again today and he was no help and transferred him to the voicemail of Zach a supervisor, which makes the 6th voicemail that my husband and myself have left with no return call.
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    M Crum
    I have a DBW account currently. I am looking for current and past customers who are unhappy with the company. If you would be interested in filing a class action suite against this company. Please contact me at jl44511@yahoo.com Thanks!
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    S Linn
    I've just experienced the same basic story.  Bought the warranty approximately 3 months ago. My car started to get warm in traffic and so I took it to a shop who said the supplimental fan needed replacing.  Directbuy warranty denied the claim because they determined that I had neglected to vehicle. This determnation was made without them seeing the vehicle or returning the calls from my machanic. I tried to speak to a supervisor and after an extended hold period was informed that no supervisors were available. THIS IS A TOTAL SCAM !!!  I am onboard if anyone would like to file a class-action lawsuit. I can be contacted at newzealand95825@yahoo.com  IN FACT I WILL INITIATE THE LAWSUIT, MY FATHER IN LAW IS A CONTRACT ATTORNEY NAD THE COST SHOULD BE NEGLIGABLE.  PLEASE CONTACT ME AT newzealand95825@yahoo.com
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    S Linn
    I would also suggest that we all take the time to file a complain with the national and state Better Business Bureau.

    http://necal.bbb.org/

    Also, please contact the insurance commissioner in your state.  I spoke with the WA insurance commissioner office this morning and there are questions of fraud if Directbuy are marketing and selling insurace or service policies in your individual state.  

    You can google search (XX being your state)

    XX insurance commissioner
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    TypeR
    I have been reviewing a lot of these complaints and majority of them never mentioning when they purchase the service contract and files the claim.
    By what I have read so far they offer a 30 day and 100 mile black out policy and then if you read there term conditions"*Terms and Conditions are subject to change at any time without notice. Please view your vehicle service contract and paper work that was sent out to your home. Please read your contrat carefully. NOTE: This is not a contract of insurance, vehicle service, warranty, extended warranty, or implied warranty. A vehicle service contract is not intended for false use or to repair problems that a vehicle may currently be experiencing. Any known or unknown pre-existing condition may be determined by the repair facility or by the administrator. Claims made within 90 days of contract start date are especially subject to review to ensure that your vehicle service contract was not purchased falsely.  " this is also applies to all service contract.
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    charl
    Hi

    I purchased a warranty from Direct Buy just about thirty days ago. After reading the reviews I'm scared to call them for  repair.  My check engine light went on and I was told it's  transmission code.  The car seems fine and is driving. You  wouldn't know anything was wrong with it.  Just the light.  Any suggestions? Thanks.
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    1 buddy
    I have experienced very similar issues as was described in Direct Buy Warranty Complaint blog website.  

    My warranty was purchased for a down payment and a follow-up 12 month payment plan.  My last payment was made 1 month ago.  The truck was not starting right away and was losing power and cutting out while driving.  My vehicle was taken into the Chevrolet Dealership I originally bought the truck from.  The certified mechanic was given my DB card and instructed to do a diagnostic check.  The prognosis was a broken fuel pump.  The mechanic called DB as instructed on the warranty contract card.  The DB rep told the mechanic the claim was denied, because if the truck was able to be driven, the fuel pump was not broken.  I followed up several times, received the same response and when asked to elevate the issue, was consistently told that no supervisor was  available.  My mechanic followed up as well and each time was told no one was available or that he would be transferred – he was then disconnected.  I finally went through a different number to reach a supervisor, who told me the claim was denied again.  After long discussion, including a request for a refund, the supervisor put me on hold and told me he was talking to the DB mechanic/technician.  The technician, who I was not allowed to speak to directly, said it could not be the fuel pump and that it sounded like a fuel filter.  They told me to replace the fuel filter and if that did not correct the problem, that they would ok the claim.  I forwarded this information to my mechanic who informed me that in this model of truck, the fuel filter is actually a part of the fuel pump.  My mechanic then called DB and again, who said that the fuel filter is not a part of the pump based on the DB data base they referred to.  My mechanic then faxed the GM parts database to them supporting the part makeup.  For three days now, neither the mechanic nor I can get any response other than the claim was denied.  Both of us have left messages.  When we request to speak to a supervisor, they take our names and number and tell us someone will contact us.  A supervisor is never available (which appears to be a common theme with DB).  Like many other on this site, I had a fully covered part go bad, that has been denied coverage. As well, my Chevy dealership told me that they also have had several instances in the past where DB has approved the claim, but never paid.  This forces the dealer to hold on to your vehicle until they get paid.  

    I plan to contact the BBB and my state insurance commisioner.  I have had service contracts in the past that were great to work with.  Direct Buy is a complete fraud - they are banking on people taking no for an answer.

    If anyone has any helpful hints, I'd love to hear them.
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    La Monte
    Tom, if that be the case Direct Buy could have informed their insured that they were denying the claim and the grounds for the denial.  Instead they have their insured take the car to another shop and then have refused to respond.  If the insured was trying to hide the fact that their was a problem within the first 30 days it doesn't appear that they are trying to hide that fact they laid it out in their complaint.  I was going to take out a 48 month policy on a 4X4 truck and after reading all of these complaints about Direct Buy I plan on crossing this company off my list.  Another real problem with their contract is that if you have a dispute with them and they are refusing to pay the claim you have to take the matter to arbitration in NEW JERSEY how about those apples.  Does anyone other than a New Jersey resident have the time to litigate the matter in NEW JERSEY, I doubt that.  I would advise everyone to take a good long look at this company before they jump in.
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    LaMonte
    Isn't it interesting that with all of these complaints that the Californi BBB doesn't have one complaint on file against Direct Buy, why???  Well a business has to pay BBB to conduct a report on them so they do not register with the BBB pay no fees to BBB therefore no adverse report.  There is something real fishy about this procedure.  Again because of this Buyer Beware of these scam artists.  All of the companies are not the same I took out a service contract when I bought my corvette and I immediately had problems with the AC and took it to the Chev Garage.  They looked at my policy and said that it was fantastic and the company has paid for all the repairs and have not denied any of the repairs.  They didn't require service records and were not concerned about any issues regarding pre-existing condidtions.  I plan to get another contract with them on the used 4X4 I just purchased.  Only problem is that I have to purchase this service contract through a dealer even an independent car sales lot can write it.  It is the best I have ever seen.  Of course it wasn't cheap and I did purchase the platinum (best) policy.  Maybe the old statement "you get what you pay for" it true in this instance.  I really feel bad for all the people that are stuck with Direct Buy and good luck on cancelling your service agreement with them and expect to get any money back.  The Attorney Generals Office needs to get involved and put these people out of business for once and for all.  Throw them in jail where they belong.
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    Patrick
    I can give you examples that will make your hair curl. Tomorrow, if they do not cover my claim I am filing a suit with the AG is my state and NJ. I am hoping to turn the NJ complaint into criminal. I know business and I know the warranty business. The is simply a fraud.
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    Patrick
    That clause is pretty standard for shady operations who know they will have complaints that will require litigation. I went ahead and filed against them in my state. They are in violation of the warranty contract terms by fraudulently denying claims. My lawyer thinks we will prevail.

    Scammers are always looking fr a way out. Enough complaints to the NJ Attorney General's office could bring criminal charges. How about at little RICO thrown at these guys. No doubt it is a corrupt enterprise.
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    Patrick
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    Kirk
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    Over the course of years you learn that not every one who complains tells the truth or understands their contracts they sign. However I know there have to be some legitimate complaints some where on this site.  So, just reading of all of these complaints has scared me off. I learned the hard way to always google a company to at least see what people are saying. What I do know is that all of the happy people don't usually tell their story. This makes it hard to really determine if a company is a scam or the complaints actually represent only a small fraction of their business. Never-the-less, I think I will pass on this company. I really like to belive these complaints are a small portion of their overall client based they have because their prices and coerage seem so fantastic, but now I am a bit nervous and will look for another company.
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      Chuck replies to Kirk
      I can only say, I wish I was as smart as you were!
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    roboteq1
    I purchased a policy for my 03 Deville ( platinum plan ) I took my car into the dealer and was told among other things- that I needed a C.V. boot. the warranty clearly states that this is a covered part, but I was denied because it is a "wear & tear item" excuse me- EVERY MOVING PART ON THE CAR CAN BE CALLED WEAR & TEAR. Same story- was not allowed to speak to a supervisor ( the dweeb answering the phone - Zack- told me he was a supervisor. I got angry & said I wanted a refund- the info they sent back indicates they are keeping ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS for the time I had the warranty with no claims, yet in thier selling, they say that if you dont use the warranty you get a full refund. CROOKS-DO NOT BUY FROM THEM!!!!
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    Bamma Barry
    Did you guys recieve my dispute sent Sep. 13th?


    VSC # 581030


    CLAIM # 28037538

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