Lkq corporation Hosed by lkq corp Internet

I recently purchased a remanufactured rear axle assembly through rockauto.com from LKQ corp. 1 month and 2000 miles later the axle seal started leaking. Contacted LKQ for a warranty claim they asked for pictures and had me send it to a licensed repair shop. I sent it to mayflower service ( a reputable repair shop). They pulled the leaking side apart and found serious issues with the workmanship and recommended I return the axle and get a replacement. I called lkq and put them in contact with the repair shop, they instructed the repair shop to remove the axle and ship it back to them and that they would need to inspect the axle and if they discovered a manufacturer defect that they would send out a new ( remanufactured ) axle. They informed both mayflower repair and myself that this would take approximately two weeks.

So not only would my truck be taking up space in there shop for two weeks (maybe longer) but i would be without my truck for that period of time. Obviously that was not going to work for the shop nor would it work for me as i run a construction business and rely heavily on my truck. So i called lkq and explained that i could not be without my truck for that long. They simply told me that they would not pay for a rental and that i had no other options other than to purchase another rear axle install it, send the defective rear back to them and await for their inspection results. Complete disaster. $1500 later and the worst part is is my truck was still driveable before I put the LKQ unit in and now I am going to be without a vehicle for two plus weeks. Save yourself the headache and stay away from lkq corp.