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As Summer Heats Up, So Can Auto Repair Costs

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.

Modern vehicle air conditioners are more than just a fan blowing air through Freon. They are bursting with electronics, valves, resistors, tubes, and other exotic parts. And they are all costly to repair. The major components, such as the compressor and condenser, have an average repair cost of $1200-$1500. That’s enough to ruin anyone’s summer vacation plans.

Consumers who enroll in a car warranty along with making their warm-weather plans may have a more carefree time than those who do not. A quality auto warranty will cover all the major parts, and most minor ones, of any air conditioning system. Drivers with a sudden A/C failure can simply go to any repair facility, have the problem fixed, and drive away. No huge bills, no using a high-interest credit card.

Companies like AA Auto Protection specialize in offering a comprehensive range of extended warranties for practically all makes and models. With no-interest financing available, it’s possible to budget for both an extra trip, as well as the security offered by a car warranty.

7/11/2010 9:24:16 PM

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