LIBERTY, N.C. — There’s nothing quite like the sound of a muscle car. For Jerry Shelton, a bright orange 2014 Dodge Charger was a special gift for his son — but that gift turned into a months-long repair nightmare.
“He knew he was getting a car, just not what kind,” Shelton said.
Soon after the surprise, the car’s check engine light came on. Shelton took it to a garage for diagnostics and repairs. But what started as a routine fix spiraled into a $2,500 bill and a five-month wait…