Needed BBB + ChatGPT to Keep Pressure on Caliber’s Bad Repairs
Thankful that I had ChatGPT to help me organize messages (saved a lot of time, let me respond in minutes with clear, thorough notes) and that the TDI, BBB, and AG were there to help keep pressure on. Without that support, I would have been buried in back-and-forth with the shop and insurer. My vehicle was repaired here after a collision. Since their “completed” repair, I’ve had multiple issues: a recycled/damaged door was damaged/defective, uneven gaps, bent hinges and a plastic panel that was glued back instead of replaced. Their own technician even admitted they cannot make the repaired/recycled door match the original. I’ve already spent ~$2,000 at a Honda-certified shop to fix problems that only appeared after Caliber’s work. Despite all this, the vehicle has still not been restored to pre-loss condition. My advice to others is to document everything and use every channel available; don’t assume this shop (or USAA) will make things right without constant pressure.
By Jay B.

