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GM to Try Money-Back Guarantee

Firm hopes 60-day refund period will rouse sales

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 10, 2009 4:46 PM CDT

(Newser) – General Motors is offering a good old money-back guarantee as a ploy to entice buyers to its showrooms, USA Today reports. Buyers will be able to get a full refund on any new GM model within 60 days of purchase. The automaker plans to announce... Read full story »

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