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Auto Warranties

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According to US News & World Report , you don’t need to purchase a warranty the moment you buy the car. If you want one, you can easily buy it later from a reputable third-party company. “The dealer’s extended warranty isn’t necessarily the best deal; in fact, it usually costs more . Plus, you’re in a high-pressure situation at the dealer and might not be able to read the fine print. Finally, if you buy the dealer’s extended warranty, you might be required to return to that dealership to get it honored – which could become a problem if you move.” So contact Warranty ... Read Full Story
Written by jarusarun on
There are many extended warranty companies selling to car buyers. The buyers should know some aspects regarding the warranty companies and what they sell; otherwise they can waste money. The extended warranties can be bought directly from the warranty companies or through online shops. Today there are many online extended warranty companies. But most of the buyers are afraid to apply online for fear of fraud. However, this is rarely the case; some online extended warranty companies are more reliable than the brick-and-mortar ones. The first thing that you have to notice when you select a company is its financial stability and claims-paying experience. ... Read Full Story
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warranty company Have you hit a few cars in your lifetime due to your own negligence? Are you a hard breaker? Do you sometimes find that you're past due for an oil change? Are you planning to drive your car for at least ten years until it simply doesn't start anymore? If so, then an extended warranty was created just for you. Even though a car is a major investment, many of us can't help but to drive how we want. Sometimes, our cars rank low on the priority list, with so many other expenses incurred on a normal basis. To help offset the ... Read Full Story
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Warranty Direct prides itself in creating long term customer relationships, not only to sell our services but to make sure the customer is advised on the best vehicle service contract for their lifestyle. Below is a letter from one of our newest customers praising our quality of service and professional way of doing business: Dear Warranty Direct, It is clear Warranty Direct is a cut above its’ competitors, and you’ll be proud to know Scott Richards embraces the company’s motto by the manner in which he delivers client services. Therefore, I’d like to take a moment to share with you my appreciation of Scott’s ... Read Full Story
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Have you been wondering what will happen if your car manufacturer goes bankrupt and can’t provide warranty coverage for your new car? This is a realistic concern that Chrysler car owners, among others, are struggling with. Kelly Levine, Warranty Direct Sales Director, was recently featured on America’s Car Show. You can listen to her podcast right here. What happens to your car warranty when the manufacturer goes bankrupt. Read Full Story
Written by rdowns on
Have you been wondering what will happen if your car manufacturer goes bankrupt and can’t provide warranty coverage for your new car? This is a realistic concern that Chrysler car owners, among others, are struggling with. Kelly Levine, Warranty Direct Sales Director, was recently featured on America’s Car Show. You can listen to her podcast right here. What happens to your car warranty when the manufacturer goes bankrupt. Read Full Story
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There are as many variations in warranty contracts as there are car models to choose from. Here are some of the important areas one needs to look at before choosing a warranty vendor. Administrator The Administrator is the company who is responsible for paying claims. This company is often not the company selling you the warranty. It is important to check into the Administrator's background and financial history. Check their Better Business Bureau record and run searches on Yahoo.com to see what consumers are saying about them. Ask them how long they have been in business. Find out if they sell coverage only on ... Read Full Story
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I quit smoking four years ago, but before that, I was a dedicated smoker for a solid decade. Luckily, I never had any Mac trouble that would necessitate a warranty replacement during that ten years, or I might’ve been out of luck. According to Consumerist, Apple has denied Applecare warranty service in at least two [...]  
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Auto Warranties and buyer beware are two car phrases that go together well. If you are considering purchasing an extended vehicle warranty take the time to read this informative article. Find out what to be on the look out for and what questions to ask.  
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This one is about after market car warranties: The Auto Warranty Industry Scam I’m sure you’ve heard of such companies as US Fidelis, Stop Repair Bills.com, National Dealers Warranty, Or Mogi right? Well about 9 months ago i got hired on at one of these companies above, and i feel it necessary to prevent anyone that reads this from making the same mistake that many of the people I sold to did. And for those of you that haven’t heard of any of...  
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This has to be the most bizarre excuse for voiding a warranty ever, but according to The Consumerist (http://consumerist.com/5408885/smoking-near-apple-computers-creates-biohazard-voids-warranty) at least two Mac owners have been told their Applecare warranties are no good because they smoke. In...  
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It’s well known that smoking can add health risks to your body, but Apple says it also poses a health risk to your Mac.The Cupertino, Calif.-based firm believes this to such an extent that two Mac users in different regions of the US have reported having their Applecare service plan voided on account of second-hand smoke damage to their Mac.In April 2008, Derek, a Mac user from Iowa, took his 2007 Macbook to the Jordan Creek Apple Store in...  
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Need another reason to quite smoking? This one’s a whopper—Apple is refusing to honor the warranties of Mac owners because the devices have become “contaminated” due to the effects of cigarette smoke. The Consumerist is reporting the AppleCare experiences of several customers, who are smokers, where Apple has refused to service their [...] Related Posts: Amazon releases Kindle app for the iPhone Release of Apple TV may bring iPhoto for...  
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In all the chaos of holiday shopping season, you can easily get talked into paying extra for some sort of extended service plan you don't want, or into signing up for a credit card that saves you 10% upfront  
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