Most denied warranty claims aren't denied because the repair wasn't valid. They're denied because the documentation wasn't there to prove it. A repair order with labor lines and part numbers is not a warranty claim. It's a starting point. What actually wins a warranty claim — with an extended warranty company, a parts supplier, or a manufacturer — is visual evidence. Photos of the failed component. A thermal image showing the heat signature on the valve body. A labeled photo of the parts you pulled off the car next to a ruler. A timestamped label on the part bag that matches your RO date.
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~$89.99Print dated, labeled stickers for every removed part — directly from your phone or computer, wirelessly, in under 10 seconds. A thermal label on a part bag with the RO number, date, vehicle info, and tech ID is the kind of detail that makes warranty claims bulletproof. No ink cartridges, no ribbon — thermal printing is fast, cheap per label, and the labels don't smear or fade. The Rollo is the go-to for small shops that want wireless convenience without the enterprise price tag.
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~$49.99A 1080p borescope that connects wirelessly to your phone. Use it to photograph failed components inside the transmission case, document valve body scoring, capture images of clutch pack condition — all before you pull the unit. These photos go directly into your claim file. A wireless camera means the tech doesn't need a second person holding a phone — they shoot the documentation themselves in real time. Waterproof, 16.5-foot cable, LED adjustable brightness. Genuinely useful for inspections beyond warranty documentation too.
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