"I never thought this warranty would end up being the best decision I've ever made."

SAN BERNARDINO—James Gonzales, the only man who fell for a telemarketer's sales pitch to purchase an extended warranty, has received a brand-new car after submitting a simple claim for a faulty O2 sensor. The unexpected windfall has left the world in disbelief and has stirred a wave of regret among those who passed on the offer.

Harris, a 42-year-old accountant from San Bernardino, California, never anticipated such an outcome. "I just wanted a new O2 sensor," he remarked. "I never thought this warranty would end up being the best decision I've ever made."

The story began when Harris received a phone call from an overly enthusiastic telemarketer, offering him an extended warranty on his aging vehicle. Despite the skepticism Gonzales decided to take a chance. The decision seemed mundane until his car's O2 sensor malfunctioned. Upon submitting a claim, Harris was informed that his extended warranty entitled him to a complete vehicle replacement.

This remarkable occurrence has left many car owners rethinking their stance on extended warranties. "I never considered those calls to be anything but a scam," said Linda Perkins, a neighbor of Harris. "Now, I'm kicking myself for not listening."

Adding to the surprise, the company that issued Harris' warranty, AutoShield Plus, has announced it is no longer accepting new customers. "You guys should have trusted us, we are pausing all new warranty sales," stated a company representative. "You guys talked so much crap on us and we just wanted to help."

As the news spreads, it has sparked widespread regret among car owners worldwide. Social media is abuzz with individuals sharing their missed opportunities and lamenting their skepticism.

"I thought I was smart ignoring those calls," tweeted user @CarSavvy123. "Now I'm just jealous of James!"

For now, Gonzales is enjoying his new ride and the unexpected benefits of being the one person to take a telemarketer's offer seriously.