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Better Business Bureau receives complaints of used car fraud

Rated 3.0. Votes: 4

Sometimes called an "extended warranty", a service contract is a promise to perform (or pay for) certain repairs or services. Although technically not a “warranty” as defined by federal law, service contracts may be arranged at any time and always costs extra. Warranties, on the other hand, ONLY come with a new car and are included in the original price. Vehicle service contracts are popularly referred to as "extended auto warranties" or "extended warranties". Use of the term "extended warranty" or "warranty" on this site is intended to refer to vehicle service contracts and not manufacturer's warranties.

In North Carolina, used car sales ranked fifth on the list of complaints to the Better Business Bureau, according to WRAL in Raleigh. Extended warranties offer potential car buyers an extra level of protection against used car scams.

Used car salesmen sometimes use unscrupulous tactics to sell a used car that may not be up to mechanical standards and has a high chance of breakdown. The repairs to fix such a vehicle can cost more than the car is actually worth.

David Allen was one such victim, according to the news source. After taking his recently-purchased used car to a mechanic, who found a host of problems, he asked for his deposit back. But the salesman wouldn't give it to him.

There's nothing worse than buying a used car only to have it break down a few weeks later. By purchasing an auto warranty from a trusted company like AA Auto Protection, consumers can avoid the scams of seedy salesmen.

Car buyers need to take caution when entering the market for a used car. But those with a bumper-to-bumper warranty can rest a little easier. ADNFCR-2896-ID-19787715-ADNFCR

5/19/2010 5:40:38 PM

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