Posted on January 30th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
It is important to check a used car’s history record before making the decision to buy it.
There are many vehicle history report services available to you. They don’t give you a 100% warranty that the car is perfect, but the few dollars you spend for a history report can end up saving you a lot more in the long run.
The history report can provide you information on the following topics: Read more...
- Flood damage
- Junked titles
- Lemon histories
- Lien activity
- Odometer rollbacks
- Service and repair history
- State emissions inspection results
- Totaled in an accident/salvaged
- Vehicle use (taxi, rental, lease, etc)
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Posted on January 28th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
How do you purchase the best tires for your car without leaving your couch?
The best starting point for your search can be accessed from your laptop. There are many sites available to you, so take a stab at it and start “surfing” the web.
A great place to start is at ConsumerSearch.com. You can find lots of general information about what to look for, pricing, consumer recommendations and it also provides a list of other sources that could be essential to making the best tire purchase online. Some of the top listed sources are: Consumer Reports, The Tire Rack and Car and Driver. Read more...
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Filed under: Maintenance
Posted on January 26th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
Don’t be a victim – hang up!
Don’t be fooled by one of the most obnoxious and deceptive marketing campaigns conducted via mail and phone selling outrageously priced extended car warranties.
A major red flag is the following words: “Final Notice: Expiring Auto Warranty.” The strategy is to be proactive and in charge of your own purchasing, do your own research on extended car warranties.
Sadly, some are falling into the trap of these cruel campaigns and are driving people crazy. Not only is it an invasion of privacy, but illegal. For those that are sold on this overpriced warranty often experience trouble using it. So please be aware of this scam. Read more...
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Posted on January 22nd, 2009 by Warranty Direct
Step 1
Check out your car warranty booklet. It will probably look similar to your owner’s manual, only smaller.
Step 2
Figure that for the duration of your basic warranty, pretty much everything will be covered. Exceptions typically include your wipers, fluids, belts, tires, battery, accessories, windows, emissions system and oil filter.
Step 3
Take a good look at your owner’s manual for warranty information on your tires and battery. Some car manufacturers carry separate warranties for accessories.
Step 4
Think of drivetrain (or powertrain) warranties as ones that cover the things that make cars go, i.e. the engine, driveline and transmission.
Step 5 Read more...
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Filed under: Extended Car Warranty Contracts
