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.
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... Read Full Story
In many industries, there are warranties and guarantees that go along with a product and service. These guarantees are only as good as the company servicing them, as well as the stipulations that cover them. The key here is, there is no such thing as a free lunch. Wheter it's energy savings or home retrofits - you typically get what you pay for... When talking to a customer about a warranty or guarantee, HZG is explicit in the details as to how the warranty functions. It is important to... Read Full Story
The Coverage…
There are many different levels of coverage available.
Exclusionary Warranties – These are the highest level of coverage one can obtain and are often referred to as bumper-to-bumper warranties. Like a new car warranty, they will cover ALL parts of your vehicle except a small list of exclusions. The exclusions are typically for routine maintenance (oil changes, tune-ups), cosmetic items (seat fabric, carpeting, body molding), and consumable items (battery, brake pads, wiper... Read Full Story
Warranty Direct White Paper - How to Research and Select a Warranty Provider
As more consumers learn that there are alternatives to the high price of dealer sold extended warranties, the number of companies and web sites offering them have exploded. How do you know which companies you can trust? How can you research the companies? What resources are available to you?
Warranty Direct, the oldest and largest provider of direct-to-consumer automobile warranties provides you this comprehensive... Read Full Story
The Extended Warranty Contract…
There are as many variations in warranty contracts as there are models of cars. If you know where to look, comparing them is quite easy. Never take the marketing hype on a web site or the explanation of a salesperson as to exact coverage details. Read the contract – the devil is in the details.
Definitions…
Each car warranty contract will have a section called “Definitions”. The terms defined here are used throughout the contract. Knowing what they mean and... Read Full Story
