When you buy a new car it comes with a manufacturer’s warranty. This factory warranty covers specific problems that arise under the agreed terms. An extended auto warranty covers repairs when the original factory warranty expires. Extended plans for used cars are very similar, or in some ways better, than the original factory warranties. Let’s [...]
There are special circumstances when an extended auto warranty makes a lot of sense. Warranties help cover unexpected car repair costs. Let’s look at where this kind of coverage really pays off. City Driving If you live in the city, your car stops and starts frequently. This is one reason why average city gas mileage [...]
An extended auto warranty can be a big help to cover the cost of unexpected repairs. However, there are scam artists out there that just want to take your money. Here are some indicators that you are dealing with a dishonest warranty provider. They Don’t Let You See The Contract First Some scammers try to [...]
If your car’s factory warranty is about to expire or if you are buying used, then you should think about an extended car warranty or a CARCHEX Extended Vehicle Protection Plan. These plans cover repair costs when the original warranty has expired. But are Vehicle Protection plans or Auto Warranties really worth it when compared [...]
Sometimes there’s confusion about auto warranties and service contracts. For example, brake pad change is unlikely to be covered under the warranty – but there are exceptions. Also powertrain warranties apply only to certain car parts. So what is covered and when? Let’s look at some common terms and clear up the confusion. Factory And [...]
In the old days, your car might have started to run poorly before it completely broke down. Cars were simpler machines back then, but today’s computerized models have changed the world of car repair completely. Modern auto repair costs are rising, and an extended auto warranty might be your only protection against this trend. Many [...]
An exclusionary extended warranty - formally referred to as ”bumper-to-bumper” coverage by consumers and dealers - was essentially the best vehicle protection coverage money could buy. It used to be thought that this level of coverage was only available through the manufacturer's extended warranty. CARCHEX has Exclusionary Vehicle Protection Plans as well. This type of [...]
When you buy a new car, it comes with a factory warranty. So if anything goes wrong with the vehicle the repairs are covered. But factory warranties expire. If you want to retain the same kind of coverage that a factory warranty offers, then you can purchase an extended vehicle protection plan. Let’s see exactly [...]
An extended vehicle protection plan is a good thing to have. These plans can cover the cost of repairs for as long as you own your car. But there are a lot of hidden benefits that extended car warranties offer that you might not know about. Let’s take a look. Real Savings Warranties are not [...]
Nobody likes having to get their car repaired. Maybe the worst part is waiting for the phone call telling you how much it costs. You are at the mercy of the mechanic or dealership – but it doesn’t have to be this way. Extended car warranties and other tactics can minimize or even avoid auto [...]
