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Extended Warranties or Vehicle Service Contracts, can be a good idea.
Even the best cars / trucks break down and when they do, they are very expensive to repair.
What is an Extended Warranty/Service Contract?
A contract purchased to protect a vehicle against the unexpected costs of breakdowns,
for a specific period of time.
Allows repairs to be made in accordance with the level of coverage you purchase.
Ensures your vehicle is always in the best mechanical condition.
Why purchase an Extended Warranty/Service Contract?
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Peace of mind
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Allows repairs to be made when you need them
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Most include a Free Rental Car if your car is in the shop for covered repairs
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Protects you against the rising costs of repairs
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Added resale value- most contracts are transferable upon sale
What doesn't make sense is to pay the dealer a huge profit for simply printing the
contract. For example a 6 year / 100,000 mile service contract on a typical midsize sedan
might cost the dealer about $800, but they turn around and sell it to the consumer for
$1200! A lot of dealerships are setting up their own warranty companies. So when your car
does need a repair, guess who has to approve the claim - THE DEALER! Don’t buy a
warranty or service contract from the dealer.
We recommend Warranty Direct . They offer service contracts to meet your driving
habits. These contracts are honored at the repair facility of your choice and could end up
saving you a lot of money in unexpected repair bills.
Warranty Direct will save you as much as 60% off dealership plans by direct purchasing
from them. In addition, they are backed by "A" (Excellent) rated insurance
companies - Rated by A.M. Best. Your Warranty Gold service contract is absolutely reliable
and secure. This guarantees your coverage for many years.
Best of all, the will pay the repair facility of your choice directly by company credit
card. You do not need to pay for covered repairs up front and wait to be reimbursed. No
headaches trying to get your money back. You can get a free Auto Warranty Quote from there
home page.
What to look for when purchasing an Extended Warranty
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True Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage:
If the plan lists the items that are covered, it is Not
a bumper-to-bumper plan.
By definition, a bumper to bumper plan is exclusionary, that is,
it will only list the few components that are not covered.
Typically these include
cosmetic and maintenance items.
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Wear and Tear Protection:
This means that you are covered for parts that break as well
as those that wear out. All covered parts in a policy should include a “wear and
tear” provision. A lot of plans have wear and tear exclusions, such as struts, piston
rings, valves or other expensive components that wear out and will not be covered.
“Mechanical Breakdown” plans often have wear-and-tear exclusions, thus
offering you less coverage.
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Overheating:
Look for a plan that does not exclude damage due to overheating.
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Roadside Assistance:
You want a plan that offers a Free nationwide Roadside Assistance
plan.
You want to be covered per occurrence.
Not an out of pocket reimbursement plan, that
is tied to only covered repairs.
A good policy includes:
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Emergency Road Service* Towing * Mechanical First Aid * Emergency Tire Service * Battery
Assistance * Gasoline Delivery * Fluid Delivery * Emergency Lock-out Service * Nationwide
Coverage * Toll Free 800 Number * 24 Hours a Day/365 Days a Year.
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Car Rental:
Should your vehicle have to remain overnight for a covered repair.
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Trip Interruption:
Should your vehicle become disabled more than 100 miles away from
home and the repair is covered under your contract, reimbursement for lodging and meals.
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Nationwide Protection:
Repairs can be made at any repair facility in the US or Canada.
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Choice of Deductibles:
Most automobile plans offer $0, $50 and $100 deductible options.
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Renewals:
A plan that may be renewed for continuous one-year terms for as long as you
own your vehicle.
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Transferable:
The ability to transfer your coverage when you sell your vehicle, for a
modest fee, which will increase your vehicle’s resale value.
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