Worry-free summer road trips with extended auto warranty
 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.
Summertime is just around the corner and for many Americans, a road trip to the beach or the mountains is an adventure they don't dare to miss. But long drives on a hot summer day can be straining on vehicles and ruin the fun. Prepare for this early by getting an extended auto warranty.
Imagine a trip to the desert on a hot and humid day or an ambitious Los Angeles to Cape Cod drive and the car's air-conditioning suddenly stops. That's a serious summer spoiler. If it's just a simple case of freon leaking out, maybe a do-it-yourself guide could help. But if it is something serious, there's nothing more important than getting it repaired.
Test for leaks typically costs between $100 to $500, depending on the patches that are needed. For major repairs, car owners should be prepared to pay for labor hours needed to fix it - $70 per hour is a conservative estimate -- and replacement or upgrade of major parts of the A/C system, which could jack up the bill to at least $1,000.
With an extended auto warranty, motorists can spare themselves from paying these unexpected expenses. For instance, an extended auto warranty from AA Auto Protection can offer coverage that is comparable to the original manufacturer's coverage that came with vehicle.
That's the same as buying a manufacturer's bumper-to-bumper warranty on top of damage by routine wear and tear coverage, which are not offered by regular car warranties. So save yourself from any worries this summer by getting cars road-ready for the long haul.
4/8/2010 5:37:09 PM
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