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Mouse Print* -- Here We Downsize Again - Winter 2022 (Part 2)

We continue presenting more grocery items this week that have been subject to shrinkflation. Cottonelle now joins Charmin by also cutting the number of sheets on each roll, for example. That is our Mouse Print* story this week.

Car Dealer Service Depts Ranked

J.D. Power questioned over 67,000 owners of 2019-2021 vehicles to find out how satisfied they were having their car serviced at the dealership. They were asked to rate the service quality, how good the service advisor was, and any amenities offered. For luxury cars, Lexus dealerships scored the highest. For mass market cars, Mini and Buick topped that list. See how the other brands ranked. Obviously, service at individual dealerships can vary.

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Get 4 More COVID Test Kits Free

As of last week, even if you already got a free set of COVID test kits for home use, Uncle Sam is giving out another four at CovidTests.gov. MrConsumer ordered them last Tuesday and they arrived on Thursday. What great, fast service!

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Consumer Alert

Got Damage After an Oil Change? You Could Be Forced Into Arbitration!

A Maryland consumer took her car to a Jiffy Lube for an oil change, and says she wound up with engine trouble because of a cracked oil pan. Now she needs a new engine. Jiffy Lube says not so fast because of the fine print on the back of her receipt.

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