What you should know about your car extended warranty?
If your vehicle is already under warranty, the warranty covers most categories of maintenance and repair, and its coverage is in sync with how long you anticipate owning your vehicle,...[READ MORE]

Warranty Buyer Wizard

The price of your warranty

The total price of a warranty to the consumer is comprised of several components. Consider a simple formula: P = I + A + T + M; where...
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Who's who in warranties?

While Warranty Week readily admits its data is incomplete, it has prepared an excellent draft (Version 1) set of estimates for who's who in the warranty industry...[READ MORE]

Dealer vs. Direct: That is the question

Fact #1: Most dealers bring their auto industry experience to bear when selecting the warranties they offer their consumers...[READ MORE]

Buying a warranty online

Beware of online marketers promising extreme discounts. Online marketers often claim discounts of 60% off dealer costs...[READ MORE]

How important should price be relative to other factors?

The challenge for online warranty providers is the same as the challenge for consumers, finding the right blend of coverage and price ...[READ MORE]

Extended Warranty vs. Auto Service Contract

A service contract is a promise to perform (or pay for) certain repairs or services. Sometimes called an "extended warranty," a service contract is not a warranty as defined by federal law...[READ MORE]

Warranty vs. Mechanical Breakdown Insurance (MBI)

In some states - including California, Maryland, Maine, and New Hampshire - the sale of automobile service contracts through anyone other than an auto dealership is illegal...[READ MORE]

What is covered and not covered: Inclusionary vs. Exclusionary

Powertrain warranties cover the engine, transmission, and other parts of the drivetrain only, which is defined as the 29 parts of the vehicle through which oil flows...[READ MORE]

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