June 2011 News

Choosing a Car Warranty you can Afford

30/06/2011 14:00:00

Once you have determined that having a car warranty is in your best interests, the next step is to find the ideal balance between the benefits and the cost.  Many consumers have to budget each expense carefully, and paying for a car warranty plan is no exception.  If you need to stay within a budget but still want the best warranty c ...

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When the Dealer Does not Offer Used Car Warranties

29/06/2011 11:00:01

While many used car dealers offer car warranties of some type, others do not offer any type of warranty protection.  When that is the case, the buyer is left to come up with some sort of plan.  Fortunately, there are a number of independent providers who offer used car warranties that are often affordable and provide an equitable lev ...

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Checking Ratings Before Buying a Car Warranty

28/06/2011 11:00:01

There are a number of ways to evaluate a car warranty before making a decision on which plan to purchase.  Along with comparing terms and pricing, it is often helpful to find out what others have to say about both the warranty plans and the providers who issue those plans.  That is where the idea of consulting different rating servic ...

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Ask Before you Renew an Auto Warranty

27/06/2011 14:00:00

Renewing an auto warranty is good idea, especially if you plan on keeping the car for a couple more years.  In many cases, there will be no significant change in the terms and provisions found in the warranty plan.  However, depending on the general condition of the car and the policies and procedures held by your warranty provider, ...

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Obtaining Replacement Copies of Your Extended Auto Warranty

24/06/2011 11:00:01

There are very good reasons for keeping an extra copy or two of your extended auto warranty.  It never hurts to have a spare copy around the house, even while keeping one in the car itself.  In addition, it is sometimes helpful to keep a copy in a strongbox or other safe place, along with other contracts or important documents.  ...

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Using Your Car Warranty as Motivation to Maintain Your Automobile

23/06/2011 11:00:02

One of the side benefits of having a good car warranty is that getting the most benefit from the cover requires that you keep to a regular maintenance schedule with the car.  In many instances, the terms of the warranty will also require that you make use of shops that are approved by the provider, which will use authorised replacement pa ...

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Are all Extended Auto Warranties Alike?

22/06/2011 11:00:01

As many consumers know, extended auto warranties offer benefits that are more comprehensive than those offered with basic car warranties.  What everyone may not understand is that not all extended warranty plans are the same.  Depending on the make and model of the car involved, and the type of plans offered by the dealer and other i ...

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Searching for Car Warranty Coverage Online

21/06/2011 11:00:01

In the past, finding the right car warranty usually involved looking into local providers who offered different warranty plans and choosing the plan that was the closest to what you had in mind.  Thanks to the internet, it is now possible to compare car warranty deals from several different providers without making visits to several offic ...

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Do you Need to Upgrade Your Auto Warranty Coverage?

20/06/2011 11:00:01

As your circumstances change, it may be helpful to review your auto warranty coverage and determine if the benefits are still in line with your current needs.  It is not unusual for consumers to purchase a plan when buying a car, only to find that a couple of years later things are a little different.  The good thing is that it is of ...

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Why pay for a Car Warranty?

17/06/2011 14:00:00

Some buyers see little sense in purchasing a car warranty, especially when the purchase involves a used vehicle.  While it is true that the initial investment in a used car is not on a par with buying a new car, securing a warranty plan is still a good idea.  Here are a couple of reasons why. A used car warranty provides pro ...

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Deciphering Your new Car Warranty

16/06/2011 14:00:00

One way to make sure you understand your new car warranty is to take some time to break the terms and provisions down into sections that you can easily understand, and use for referral as and when needed.  Doing this type of breakdown of the warranty plan is not as hard as you may think.  In fact, it can be managed with nothing more ...

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Deciphering Your new Car Warranty

15/06/2011 11:00:01

  One way to make sure you understand your new car warranty is to take some time to break the terms and provisions down into sections that you can easily understand, and use for referral as and when needed.  Doing this type of breakdown of the warranty plan is not as hard as you may think.  In fact, it can be managed wi ...

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How Well do You Know Your Car Warranty?

14/06/2011 14:00:00

A sad fact of life is that rarely can an owner articulate the type and extent of coverage he or she has in a car warranty.  Most of us tend to simply give the warranty options a quick glance when buying a car, accept the documents, then banish them to the back of a drawer.  There the documents remain until something happens with the ...

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Do Local Laws Affect Car Warranty Benefits?

13/06/2011 14:00:00

Depending on where you live, the structure and benefit offered in car warranty plans are likely influenced to some degree by governmental laws and standards that are designed to provide some sort of basis for the creation of contractual obligations between consumers and providers.  While most consumers do not give a lot of thought to this ...

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Is an Extended Auto Warranty Less Expensive in the Long Run?

10/06/2011 14:00:00

One of the factors that sometimes inhibit consumers from going with an extended auto warranty is the higher cost of the coverage.  While there are situations in which the budget is already so tight that it is impossible to stretch to the extra cover, it is important to think not only of the upfront expense but also what failing to secure ...

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Protecting Your Rights Under a Car Warranty

09/06/2011 14:00:01

A car warranty is a wonderful tool, as long as the consumer understands how to use it to its best advantage.  Unfortunately, many car owners make the mistake of never looking at the specifics of a warranty plan until something comes up.  Depending on what has transpired, it may be too late to make use of the warranty.  If you re ...

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Helping a Friend Find the Right Car Warranty

08/06/2011 14:00:01

From time to time, you may be called upon to help a friend compare and finally purchase a car warranty that is right for his or her situation.  This sometimes comes about when the friend purchases a car from a dealer who does not offer warranty plans or when the car is purchased from a private owner.  In either scenario, you can do y ...

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How to Find Used Car Warranties

07/06/2011 11:00:01

Finding used car warranties online is not as difficult as you may think.  In fact, there are many providers who make it easy to compare their plans with the competition, point by point.  In addition, you can make use of consumer protection forums to get opinions from people who have done business with these providers in the past.&nbs ...

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Review Before you Renew Your Auto Warranty

06/06/2011 11:00:01

When the time rolls around to renew your auto warranty, the instinct is often to simply renew the same plan without much thought.  However, it would be a good idea to spend a little time looking at the provisions of that current warranty plan and also compare those terms with plans offered by other providers.  Depending on the specif ...

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When Auto Warranty Plans Seem too Confusing

03/06/2011 14:00:00

Sometimes auto warranty plans can seem a bit intimidating.  The language used in the terms and provisions of a warranty agreement can be difficult for some people to understand, especially consumers who are not used to the use of legal language found in most contracts.  When you are having trouble understanding the terms found in dif ...

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Why a Used Car Warranty is a Good Idea

02/06/2011 11:00:01

Many car owners see the wisdom of securing a decent car warranty when buying a new car.  After all, keeping the new car under warranty means that if something goes wrong with the car through no fault of the owner, there is a good chance the issue will be covered under the terms of the warranty plan, and repairs can be made at minimal expe ...

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Are all Car Warranties Essentially the Same?

01/06/2011 14:00:01

One of the more common misconceptions about car warranties is that they are more or less the same.  While most people acknowledge that there is some difference in the general scope of coverage offered by a basic warranty and the benefits offered with an extended plan, they still tend to think one warranty is pretty much like any other.&nb ...

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