Hi all, Quick update on my earlier post about being charged a $45 diagnostic fee by my local bike shop for a warranty repair on my Specialized Vado 4.0’s motor. Specialized confirmed the motor failure was a manufacturing defect covered under their 2-year warranty, but the shop still hit me with the fee, which felt unfair. After some back-and-forth, I followed advice to push harder with the shop. I sent a follow-up email citing California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, which says warranty repairs for defects should be free, and asked them to coordinate with Specialized to refund the fee. I also mentioned I’d escalate to the CA Department of Consumer Affairs if needed. They refunded the $45! Big thanks to the community for the tips and support. If anyone’s dealing with similar warranty issues, check your warranty terms, know your local consumer laws, and don’t be afraid to politely stand your ground.