Extended Warranties

Extended Warranties

An extended warranty, sometimes called a service agreement or a maintenance agreement, is a prolonged warranty offered to consumers. This portal is a place to learn about extended warranties and share opinions and advice about them.

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Why you don't need an extended warranty This holiday season, shoppers are expected to spend over a billion dollars on extended warranties for laptops, flat-screen TVs, other electronics, and appliances.And almost all of it will be money down the drain.Retailers are pushing hard to get you to buy extended warranties, or service plans, because they're cash cows. Stores keep 50 percent or more...  
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Now this is an interesting case. Late last week news got out that Apple is refusing to repair machines still under AppleCare from customers who smoke, citing health risks from second-hand smoke. Wait, what?  
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Wait! Yes, it is that shopping-Friday-after-Thanksgiving again. Let’s hope you catch this suggestion before you go and buy that extended warranty. It is not worth it. You will be wasting your money: “… “This holiday season, shoppers are expected to spend over a billion dollars on extended warranties for laptops, flat-screen TVs, other electronics, and appliances,” the Consumers Reports team wrote in its blog this week. “And almost all of...  
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Extended service agreements pick up where factory warranties end, offering cost-effective protection against unexpected repairs. Now, members of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) can purchase extended service coverage for t...  
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The Applecare warranties offered with Apple's equipment appears to be invalidated should your laptop come in contact with cigarette smoke. If you're a smoker with an Apple Mac, be prepared for a shock should your system require service - Apple won't ...  
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car extended warranty used car warranty Car Warranty - Bails You Out From Overwhelming Service Bill Car warranty is your salvage ticket when something goes wrong with your car in the future . General Motors paved the way to the idea of car warranty in the industry when it offered a three year coverage bumper-to-bumper warranty when it eliminated its long-term power train warranty. Choosing not to match GM’s comprehensive warranty coverage, they instead looked for other better options. Ford obliterated its $100 charge for warranty transfer upon sale of a car while Chrysler offered a minimum of $500 settlement for each car owner ... Read Full Story
Written by dazzled on
I’ve been checking out extended automobile warranties online, since my car warranty will expire soon. When you buy a new car, an automotive car warranty is always included and covers services, repair, and replacement of the car’s parts for a set period of time or miles. Once that time period or number of miles has passed, though, if you still want to have a warranty on your car you have to buy an extended warranty. If you buy a pre-owned car, used car warranties are available and you might want to look into them as a safety net. I want a warranty where I ... Read Full Story
Written by jarusarun on
Customers usually dread the expense that is involved in getting a car dealer warranty. Many times they pay more for less coverage. Many scams have been recorded and customer caution is strongly advised. At times, a car dealer throws in an extended car warranty without bothering to inform the customer. The dealers take advantage of the fact that customers tire of the paper work involved. When and as the discrepancy unfolds, it is either too late or there is many alternative explanations given by the dealers. They hire personnel who sell the warranties, and they are often responsible for giving misleading information. Extended warranties ... Read Full Story
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You’ve probably wondered if an extended car warranty will actually pay for itself, or if it’s just another way to spend your money. The chart below shows how much vehicle repair costs run. An average service contract holder makes 4-5 claims over the life of their warranty, so you can see the cost of an extended auto warranty is bound to pay for itself over time. The best thing you can do is get an extended car warranty quote for your car and then compare it with the cost of these car repairs. Then you’ll be able to make a solid financial decision. Component ... Read Full Story
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extended warranty quote Here's a thought. Instead of agonizing over the cost of an extended warranty plan for your automobile, why not save the manufacturer's rebate you get on your new car and use your savings for a discounted online extended auto warranty ? It may be hard to believe but most online car warranties are 40% cheaper than car dealerships, where they tack on a retail markup. You can get free quotes for warranties online, which can allow you to barter with your dealership, if need be, or it may just afford you the best deal out there and you won't even have ... Read Full Story
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