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Auto Warranty News

Avoiding Auto Warranty Scams and Rip-offs

8/22/2010 10:32:45 AM

Awaiting 2 votes

With some many car warranty companies out there, who can you trust? No one wants to be a victim of a scam or a rip-off, or to have reason to make a complaint. With any high-ticket investment, what a customer spends in time can help save more time later, and money now.

8/22/2010 10:29:35 AM

Rated 3.5. Votes: 2

Tiffany Ash always dreaded when she had to take her car in for the yearly state inspection. No matter where she went, or what kind of car she had, the mechanics always found problems. This year, though, she wasn't worried. She had an extended warranty for her vehicle. So no need to worry about repair costs. Although that was a nice change, other things were the same as ever.

8/6/2010 1:50:06 PM

Rated 3.3. Votes: 3

August - one month before school starts again, and the long descent into winter. People make the most of the waning days of summer, driving to places not quite as pleasant as they will be in winter. But, as more cars drive, more break down. That makes August a busy season not only for motels, but for mechanics. Packing an extended auto warranty can be more valuable than the sun block.

8/6/2010 1:47:32 PM

Rated 3.5. Votes: 2

After considering all of the terms, prices, coverages, and competitors, it's easy to forget why you were looking into an extended warranty for your car at all. But, keep your eye on the ball. All the time taken searching for the right option is worth it.

7/11/2010 9:32:52 PM

Rated 3.3. Votes: 3

Unless you are fortunate enough to be able to pay cash for your cars, you probably finance. Depending on the lender and your credit score, interest rates for vehicle loans range from 6% all the way to 20% (more in some states). Many buyers opt for a car warranty during the purchase process through a dealership, because it only raises their payments $15-$20. For less than $1 a day, that’s a bargain for the security an auto warranty offers. The hidden cost, though, is that since the warranty price is included in the car loan, the customer is paying interest not only for the vehicle price, but for the car loan.

7/11/2010 9:29:40 PM

Rated 4.5. Votes: 2

Phil Colasurdo got his dream car, a 2007 Nissan 350Z roadster. Being only gently used, but still not new, it was a relative steal. At 37,300 miles, it was only just out of the factory warranty period. That being the case, Colasurdo declined to get an extended warranty. After all, what could go wrong at such low mileage? A lot, as he found out.

7/11/2010 9:26:50 PM

Rated 3.8. Votes: 4

Everyone knows that a quality car warranty is essential to controlling auto repair costs. Taxes, parts, and labor will be picked up by the extended warranty administrator. The driver need only contribute a small deductible. But most people – even many warranty owners – do not realize that practically every auto warranty comes with other benefits, such as roadside assistance, towing, and trip interruption reimbursement.

7/11/2010 9:24:16 PM

Rated 5.0. Votes: 2

This is the first week of summer. That means vacations, cookouts, camping – and high temperatures. Whether on long trips or short ones, people depend on their vehicle’s air conditioning system to provide relief. Having a quality extended automobile warranty for your vehicle can help ensure your wallet does not get hot from expensive repair bills.

7/11/2010 9:18:40 PM

Rated 3.5. Votes: 2

The densely-populated urban corridor stretching from Boston to Washington, D.C, is referred to by geographers as the “megalopolis,” Greek for “great city.” The Megalopolis is home to some of America’s largest cities, largest buildings, largest personalities…and largest vehicle repair bills. That is because labor rates in the megalopolis are 20-30% higher than in less urban portions of the county. With no sign of declining repair costs, drivers are turning to extended warranties for their automobiles, to help reign-in expenses.

7/11/2010 9:16:01 PM

Rated 4.5. Votes: 2

The economic downturn has famously reduced the demand for new cars. The lower price of new vehicles has, in turn, depressed the market for used cars. Drivers who privately sell their vehicles are almost guaranteed to get more for it than if they trade their car to a dealer. These days, private sellers are adding an extended warranty for the automobile their selling, as a way of boosting the car’s value.