"The owner took the car to the dealership, where they were charged more than $100 in diagnostic fees to confirm the port was broken. The dealership then quoted another $150 for the replacement part and installation, promising the part would arrive in a few days. However, 'a few days' turned into weeks, and weeks turned into three months."
"After searching online, I found a replacement port for just $30 (thanks, eBay), which arrived in three days. The install itself took only minutes. Problem solved. But I wanted to prevent this incident from happening again, which is why I recommended my favorite USB-C magnetic swiveling breakaway connectors."
A vehicle's dashboard USB-C port broke when a smartphone cable was yanked during sudden braking to avoid kittens in the road. The dealership charged over $100 in diagnostic fees and quoted $150 for replacement, with a three-month wait due to backorder. A replacement port was sourced online for $30 and installed in minutes. To prevent future damage, magnetic breakaway USB-C connectors were recommended and installed. These connectors safely disconnect under stress, protecting both the port and cable from damage during unexpected incidents.
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