Company Response
7/10/2025
In the case of Ms. Cofield, complaint number 99037302, we have investigated this matter with the full cooperation of the franchise-owned Byrider.
Ms. Cofield purchased a 2020 Jeep Compass on October 22, 2024 from the Byrider location on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, South Carolina. The purchase included a 24-month, 24,000-mile service contract, whichever comes first. Byrider has written policies and procedures that govern our sales and underwriting processes. The terms of the retail contract, including the payment amount, annual percentage rate and total sales price were fully disclosed to Ms. Cofield both in writing and verbally prior to and at the time of closing. Ms. Cofield reviewed and signed the Retail Installment Contract which secured her vehicle purchase. The interest rate disclosed was within applicable state limits. All closings are conducted and recorded through Secure Close to ensure consistency and proper disclosure.
Following Ms. Cofield's initial complaint in December, Byrider acted in good faith to address her concerns. As a gesture of goodwill, we extended her service contract by 6,000 miles.
Most recently, Ms. Cofield's vehicle was inspected at our Charlotte location and subsequently referred to a local repair facility that specialises in transmission related issues. Although the recommended repairs were not covered by the service contract, Byrider agreed to cover the full costs of repairs, which were completed on or before June 2nd, as agreed.
While a refund is not an available option, we remain committed to assisting Ms. Cofield with resolving any remaining concerns. We encourage her to contact our General Manager, Audrea Perry, to explore further resolution options. As Ms. Cofield has since moved outside our service area, the responsibility for transporting the vehicle for inspection and repairs lies with her. However, in the interest of continued support, Byrider is willing to share costs to allow us the opportunity to inspect the vehicle. We have been quoted $528 and are prepared to cover half. Ms. Cofield would be responsible for paying $264 upfront and we will cover the remaining balance.
Audrea Perry contacted Ms. Cofield upon receiving this complaint to discuss her service issues. Ms. Cofield has an appointment scheduled for July 16, 2025, at the Charlotte location. Ms. Perry has offered to pay for Ms. Cofield's Uber ride home after dropping off the vehicle and has requested an update on the diagnosis once it's complete.
Byrider strives to achieve the satisfaction of every customer. We apologize for any inconvenience this mechanical issues may have caused, and we value Ms. Cofield as a customer. We look forward to our continued relationship.
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