Interesting storyThe dangers of the skateboard battery - road hazard debris. In this case the battery cover was scuffed, so the dealership voided the warranty on the battery, forcing the owner to do a road hazard insurance claim. The quoted cost of the battery replacement was $60,000 for a $50,000 car.
Once go public got involved Hyundai tried to to a formal damage assessment of the battery but ICBC told them to get lost. The claim is complete and you have no legal right to the vehicle. A bullet once fired can't be un fired.
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