Nolan Reeve
Writes about warranty law, repair rights and refunds, with the statute linked so you can check it.
Nolan Reeve is a pen name. The research, writing and editorial decisions behind these guides are the work of one person operating GadgetRights, who writes under this name for privacy reasons. Questions and corrections reach a real human at hello@gadgetrights.com.
How these guides are researched
- Primary sources first — statute text, FTC guidance, and manufacturers' own warranty documents.
- Sources are linked at the end of each guide so you can check the claim rather than trust the byline.
- Every guide carries a visible "last reviewed" date, because consumer law changes.
- Where a rule varies by state, the guide says so instead of inventing a national answer.
Corrections
If something here is wrong, write to hello@gadgetrights.com. Corrections are made and the review date updated. Being corrected is better than being cited incorrectly.
What this is not
Not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship. For a specific dispute, contact your state attorney general's consumer protection office or a licensed attorney.
All guides (35)
Amazon returns and warranties: how the process actually works
Sold by Amazon, third-party fulfilled by Amazon, and third-party self-fulfilled are three different situations. Knowing which you bought decides everything.
Right to repairAppliance repair rights: why fridges are different from phones
Appliance warranties are structured differently, parts are more available, and the economics of repair are better. What that means for you.
Warranty claimsBattery capacity loss: when is it wear and when is it a defect?
Manufacturers cover batteries that fail but not batteries that age. Where the line sits, how to prove which side you are on, and what to do about it.
Repair decisionsCracked screen: your four repair options compared
Manufacturer repair, authorised service, independent shop or DIY. What each actually costs you in money, time and risk to the rest of the device.
Right to repairHow to choose an independent repair shop
The six questions that separate a good repair shop from a bad one, and the answers you want to hear.
Repair decisionsYour drive failed: data recovery options and what they cost
What to do in the first hour, when software recovery works, when you need a lab, and how to avoid making it worse.