PUBLIC COMPLAINT - SAVAGE KIA (READING, PA) & JM&A GROUP / FIDELITY WARRANTY SERVICES
I am posting this publicly due to the unacceptable and prolonged handling of my vehicle by Savage Kia in Reading, PA and JM&A Group / Fidelity Warranty Services. What should have been a routine warranty diagnostic has turned into a weeks-long breakdown in communication, accountability, and urgency, leaving me without my vehicle, financial loss, and under extreme stress during the holiday season.
Key Dates & Timeline
December 3, 2025: Engine light illuminated
December 8, 2025: Vehicle dropped off at Savage Kia (Reading, PA)
December 8-27, 2025: Vehicle remains undriveable and partially disassembled
Multiple days with no updates or returned calls
Major Failures by BOTH Parties
I was told my vehicle likely required a short block replacement
I received conflicting and inaccurate information from Savage Kia service staff
JM&A Group/Fidelity repeatedly requested additional inspections and documentation with no clear explanation
I was advised by dealership staff to either trade in a vehicle with a known engine issue or continue driving it until it worsened
My approval for an engine tear-down was not properly documented, delaying the process
Warranty inspections were delayed due to poor documentation handling
I was informed the technician assigned to my vehicle was out of the country, bringing further delay.
Communication between Savage Kia and JM&A Group/Fidelity has been disorganized and ineffective, forcing me to act as the middleman
Financial Impact
Because of these failures, I have been without my vehicle since December 8, 2025 and forced to pay for transportation myself:
$904 in rental charges
$300 rental deposit
$1,204+ out-of-pocket and increasing
This financial burden is a direct result of delays, indecision, and lack of urgency by both Savage Kia and JM&A Group/Fidelity.
Why This Is Unacceptable
I have owned the vehicle less than two years
The vehicle has been properly maintained
I purchased an extended warranty specifically to prevent situations like this
I complied with every request immediately
I have received no clear timeline, no accountability, and no resolution
At no point did either party demonstrate ownership, transparency, or concern for the real-world impact this situation has caused. I have spent weeks chasing updates, correcting misinformation, and absorbing costs while my vehicle sits unresolved.
Final Statement
This experience has been exhausting, financially damaging, and completely unacceptable. I am sharing this publicly because private communication has failed and neither Savage Kia nor JM&A Group/Fidelity has shown meaningful urgency or accountability.
I strongly caution consumers to think carefully before servicing a vehicle at Savage Kia (Reading, PA) or relying on JM&A Group / Fidelity Warranty Services for extended warranty coverage.
I am requesting immediate escalation, clear communication, and resolution. read more