The sticker price for your Mercedes is just the beginning of the car buying process. Something that all car buyers need to factor is the “cost of ownership” for their new car. Ownership costs are the total costs to purchase and operate a vehicle over a period of time. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class has the highest [...]
A broken clutch can literally leave you stranded in the cold. When a clutch breaks, it cannot engage the gears, i.e. it’s dead in the water, which can be quite costly without an extended Jeep warranty. A common and well-documented problem with many manual Jeep Patriots, especially model year 2008, is the failure of the [...]
Choosing between buying a new or a preowned car is a complicated endeavor. However, in terms of total cost of ownership—and putting emotions aside—purchasing a preowned car is almost always the better financial decision. The reason: depreciation. Typically, a vehicle will depreciate around 40% in the first 3 years. Edmunds.com ran a test to compare [...]
America’s Trusted Mechanic and CARCHEX spokesperson Pat Goss provides a list of recommendations for drivers to ensure their car is reliable as we head into the winter months. Drivers should take these simple steps to ensure their car is in good working order when on the road. None of these tips cost a lot but [...]
You decide to buy a new car and there’s tons of decisions: paint color, interior, automatic locks, heated seats, navigation system, sunroof, anti-theft system, and the list keeps going. During the new car buying decision process you always want to choose to purchase an extended auto warranty. Your automobile is most likely your second largest [...]
Yaris, Corolla, Matrix, Camry, Solara, Prius, Venza, Avalon, Rav4, Highlander and Sienna. These are all Toyota models that have front wheel drive. Any front wheel drive car can have long-term problems with the drive axle and consequent CV joints. A drive axle and CV joint repair or replacement can cost the owner upwards of $500 [...]
We’d like to introduce you to Jackie Byrd, a valued CARCHEX customer and owner of extended vehicle protection. Check out Jackie’s Pontiac G6 Convertible and her positive experience working with CARCHEX: Do you want to tell your story? If you are a CARCHEX customer and want to share your story about your car and your [...]
One of the most common mechanical problems with Ford vehicles (especially F150s) is an ejected spark plug. Fords do have other common issues, but an ejected spark plug can have dangerous implications and render your vehicle useless. If you have extended warranty coverage, like a Ford car warranty from CARCHEX, you could save you money [...]
Last week, Pat Goss shared his first seven tips to help you pick the right extended vehicle warranty. This week Pat is back with 8 more tips to make sure you don’t get scammed when you purchase an auto warranty. Tip # 8 – Check the Seller's Credit Rating. You should be wary of extended [...]
Next to your house, your automobile is probably your biggest investment. That is why it is important to find the right company to protect your vehicle. Many companies who claim to provide extended vehicle warranties are scams and just plain shady. Car Expert and CARCHEX spokesperson Pat Goss shows you how to choose an extended [...]
