Locate an Auto Repair Shop in Hialeah, Florida

My father owned 7 Studebakers. His last was a 1955 Speedster, Sun Valley Yellow and Hialeah Green. Neatest car I have ever seen, bar none. The day he traded it in on a 1957 DeSoto, a guy stopped him to look at the car. But Dad was a salesman and 50K miles in those days were high mileage. BTW the DeSoto salesman gave him the "orphan" pitch. Turns out they stopped making DeSotos before Studes. :) My Studebaker was a 1962 Lark 2dr, Riviera Blue. I loved that car. But living in the rust belt, the fenders rusted through in front of the doors and I had to get rid of it. BTW I paid $2200, new, for that car. When I bought it, I really liked the Daytona, hardtop, bucket seats, four in the floor, but it was $3500, way beyond my means at the time being I was an apprentice machinist. :(

I've learned a lot from reading the blogs on the Cabrio and see that a lot of folks have the same issues I do with the Cabrio convertible I just purchased. The roof automatic motor stopped working (I have a button to raise and lower it on my dash) AND the factory glue just above the rear window where the roof bends started coming unglued and slowly but surely, it's coming apart all the way across. Not good since we just skidded by Hurricane Ike here in South Florida. The guy I bought the car from gave me an upholstery shop number in Ft. Lauderdale who wants $400 cash to remove my top, sew up the roof and replace it. He also told me he would look at the motor to see why it wasn't working , but I'm sure. I saw some folks were buying glue for the seam. Anyone use glue and have success? In Florida? Does anyone in Hialeah or South Florida know of other upholstery locations that will remove, sew and replace a Cabrio top? If the top looks brand new, is it better to repair than to replace??? Any other recommendations in terms of vendors/mechanics/upholstery shops in the South Florida area would be GREATLY APPRECIATED! Thanks.

thanks for responding you said 595 & 441 thats pretty far i live in sunny isles....i need somebody closer to me.do you know the difference between the lanos woo sx and the not sx? somebody told me about a place in hialeah (?) you said dealer? are there still woo dealers?..you are right while we are on the subject 3 people never to be trusted 1) attorneys 2) cops 3) mechanichs.need i say more?.......again thank you so much you dont know how much this means to me. joe

Thanks for your comments. Here is a copy of what IS covered - I'm looking at the $1800 Deluxe Coverage - with a detailed list of WHAT is covered and HOW. (And no, I didn't have to pay to get the details - there was a link with my quote. Let me know what you think. Thanks. WARRANTY AMERICA LLC (In Texas dba WA Administrative Services, LLC) 5695 Yukon Street ~ Arvada ~ Colorado ~ 80002 ~ (800) 531-1925 ~ Fax: (303) 420-7543 Auto/ Truck Service Contract Coverage Pages ••DEFINITIONS•• • “BREAKDOWN” or “Mechanical BREAKDOWN” means the event caused by the total failure of any COVERED PART to work as it was designed to work in normal service. Please refer to the wording under exclusions for a listing of conditions under which the failure of a COVERED PART is not considered a Mechanical BREAKDOWN. • “ADMINISTRATOR or PROVIDER” refers to the party that is obligated to perform under this contract which is Warranty America, LLC (In Texas and New Hampshire dba WA Administrative Services, LLC) • “WE, US and OUR” refers to the party obligated to perform under this contract which is Warranty America, LLC (In Texas and New Hampshire dba WA Administrative Services, LLC). • “COMMERCIAL USE” means any vehicle used for Business purposes. Vehicles that are used in excess of manufacturer’s g.v.w.r. for excessive hauling and pulling or are in excess of 1-ton classification are excluded from coverage hereunder. Tow trucks, taxis, police vehicles and vehicle used for emergency purposes are excluded from coverage. • “CONTRACT HOLDER” means the purchaser or holder of this Contract. • “COVERED PART” means any part of the vehicle listed herein as a COVERED PART and not excluded from coverage by this Contract. • “LUBRICATED PART” means any parts, which requires lubrication to perform its function. • “PARTICIPATING LENDER” means any financial institution providing financing for the purchase of the Contract. • “REPAIR FACILITY” means any automotive REPAIR FACILITY at which the CONTRACT HOLDER seeks to acquire service under this Contract. • “WAITING PERIOD” means no claims or Roadside assistance benefits will be paid on any claims or failures that occur within the first 30 days and 1,000 miles from the “Odometer Reading” and “Sale Date” on the Declaration Page. In Arizona there is no WAITING PERIOD if the contract was purchased in conjunction with a vehicle. ••INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENT•• OUR obligations to perform under this Contract are insured under policy #22638-0 issued by First Commercial Insurance Company (“Insurer”), with office located at 2300 W 84th Street Hialeah, Florida 33016. For inquiries contact Associated Insurance Brokers 13499 Biscayne Blvd Tower Suite 4 North Miami, FL 33181 Phone (305) 919-9727 Fax (305) 362-5908. If the Claims Administrator fails to pay a claim under this Contract within 30 (thirty) days of proof of loss by you, the service CONTRACT HOLDER, you may make a direct claim against First Commercial by writing to the aforementioned address. When you receive this Contract read it carefully. Ensure that Part One, the Declaration Page is complete and accurate. Read all sections of Part Two, the Coverage Pages, carefully and if you are unclear about any information herein call the Administrator, for clarification. Purchase of this Contract is not required in order to purchase or obtain financing for the vehicle. This Contract is not issued by the manufacturer or wholesale company marketing the vehicle. This Contract will not be honored by such manufacturer or wholesale company. ••CONTRACT HOLDER OBLIGATIONS•• • The CONTRACT HOLDER hereby authorizes the PARTICIPATING LENDER to: (1) be listed as joint payee and receive any refund in the event this Contract is canceled, or (2) to cancel this Contract in the event the CONTRACT HOLDER defaults in his/her obligations to such lender. • In order for this Contract to remain in force, the CONTRACT HOLDER is required to follow the vehicle manufacturer’s required maintenance schedule. Some vehicle manufacturers require that the Timing Belt be changed at a specific interval. CONTRACT HOLDER must follow the vehicle manufacturer’s maintenance guidelines to avoid denial of a claim because of improper maintenance. The CONTRACT HOLDER must keep and make available verifiable, signed service/purchase receipts that show that this maintenance has been performed within the time and mileage limit requirements. • The CONTRACT HOLDER and the REPAIR FACILITY are required to obtain from US and an authorization number prior to beginning any repair covered by this Contract. • The CONTRACT HOLDER is responsible for paying a $100 deductible for each visit to the REPAIR FACILITY, unless lower deductible option has been purchased. • The CONTRACT HOLDER is responsible for authorizing and paying for any tear down or diagnosis time needed to determine if the vehicle has a covered BREAKDOWN. If it is subsequently determined that the repair is needed due to a covered BREAKDOWN, the Provider will pay for such tear down or diagnosis. If the failure is not a covered BREAKDOWN, the CONTRACT HOLDER is responsible for payment of such tear down or diagnosis. ••PROVIDER OBLIGATIONS•• If a covered Mechanical BREAKDOWN of the vehicle occurs during the term of this Contract, WE will: NO CLAIMS WILL BE PAID WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION CLAIMS 1-800-531-1925 Page 2 of 6 • Pay the CONTRACT HOLDER or the REPAIR FACILITY for repair or replacement, as WE, deem appropriate, of the COVERED PART(s) which caused the BREAKDOWN if the CONTRACT HOLDER has met his/her obligations as described in this Contract and if the BREAKDOWN is not excluded under the exclusions section of this Contract. Replacement parts can be of like kind and quality. This may include the use of new, remanufactured or used parts as determined by US. Labor will be authorized based on a nationally recognized labor manual. • Rental reimbursement is based on labor time charged to do the repair(s). Rental will not be authorized until the repairs have been authorized by US. One (1) day rental is allowed for parts delay, inspection of BREAKDOWN, and/or four (4) hours to do repairs. An additional day of rental will be authorized for every additional eight (8) hours of labor time charged to do the repairs. TO RECEIVE RENTAL BENEFITS THE CONTRACT HOLDER MUST SUPPLY US, WITH HIS/HER RECEIPT FROM A LICENSED RENTAL AGENCY. The limit on this reimbursement is up to $50 per day for up to three (3) days per BREAKDOWN or series of BREAKDOWNS related in time or cause. • Reimburse the CONTRACT HOLDER for motel and restaurant expenses up to $50 per day for a maximum of three (3) days in the event of a BREAKDOWN covered by the Contract, which occurs more than one hundred (100) miles from your home and results in a REPAIR FACILITY keeping the vehicle overnight. The maximum benefit per occurrence is $150. TO RECEIVE MOTEL AND RESTAURANT REIMBUR

From Warranty America's website: EFFECTIVE 11/1/2007 WARRANTY AMERICA, LLC IS NO LONGER INSURED BY CAPITAL ASSURANCE RRG - See memo below for details Memorandum To: ALL WA Producers and Agents CC: First Commercial Insurance Company From: Jason Currier, Paul Stratch & Ted Terry Date: 10/31/2007 Re: Change in Carrier Because Capital Assurance Risk Retention Group (CARRG) has asked us and all of their other clients to stop writing new contracts with them, WA has secured a new carrier for our products. We have decided to use an insurance company with substantially greater surplus than CARRG as this will provide greater carrier stability. WA is financially strong and will continue to administer and pay claims as normal for CARRG customers. WA's agreement with CARRG provided for WA to hold and control all CARRG reserves. CARRG shutting off their phone number should not concern you. We are still here processing and paying claims as normal. WA's ongoing operation and financial condition are not impacted by CARRG's inability to write new business. The carrier that we have chosen is First Commercial Insurance Company (FCIC) located at 2300 W. 84th Street, Hialeah, FL 33016. Their contact number is (305) 919-9727. FCIC is over five times larger than CARRG and with size comes financial stability. Here are some of the details of the change: 1. The insurance company statement will change to list FCIC as the new insurance company. 2. The declaration page will list our new policy #. 3. Two states (OR & UT) will be added to the non-approved list. We will be actively filing to provide those states again in the near future. 4. We will be providing a new Florida program shortly. 5. You will have the ability to sell a low cost product warranty (TracGaurd). Please call any of us if you have any questions. Business clients will appreciate that Warranty America has developed a portfolio of fully insured products that are competitively priced and professionally administered. We provide you with all the marketing tools needed to maximize your service contract sales penetration. Through innovation and customization of our programs we can meet any client's "special needs". Warranty America acts as a third party administrator, adjudicating claims for all of our programs "in house", as we believe that is the only way they will get the best attention to detail and service. Our nationwide Marketing Agent network is our most important asset and is always available to assist you. We can build custom programs upon request, and we are also happy to look at claims administration for other companies that are in need of a quality, reliable, and honest claims administrator. Please take the time to review the links above to learn more and contact us with any questions. This does not say current contract holders are covered by the new insurance company. Their repeated assurances that all CARRG claims will be paid make me nervous. Can't think why... I remember a similar situation a few years back. Something about Warranty Gold rings a bell.