Posted on August 12th, 2008 by Warranty Direct
Auto warranty buyers are smart to perform online research. Buyers should be able to make a well-informed decision when they buy a warranty for their vehicle and also make sure they buy their extended car warranties from a reputable company.
Independent Research Firms
A company’s transparency with their customers is key. During online research, searchers are bound to come across web sites that profess to perform “independent” research, when in actuality they are simply a portal site for an extended auto warranty broker. They’re easy to spot when they conveniently recommend only one “Editor’s Top Choice” throughout the site or blog while claiming to be an independent research firm. Often, these sites print misinformation about other warranty companies in an effort to fool the consumer.
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Filed under: Consumer Affairs, Extended Auto Warranty Providers, Researching Auto Warranties
Posted on May 28th, 2008 by Warranty Direct
All new cars come with several warranties, from bumper-to-bumper coverage to those that cover specific components like the powertrain, emissions system and rust perforation. A new car can come with 6 or more warranties which can be daunting for its new owner to wade through.
Bumper-to-bumper: Often called the basic warranty, a bumper-to-bumper policy covers virtually every component on a new car. Most exclude regular maintenance, like fluid top-offs and oil changes, but a few luxury brands — most notably BMW and Saab — have separate free-maintenance provisions. Bumper-to-bumper warranties usually expire faster than powertrain warranties. American and Japanese cars typically come with a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty while luxury and more upscale brands carry a 4 year/50,000 mile warranty.
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Filed under: Extended Auto Warranty Providers, Extended Car Warranty Coverage
Posted on May 5th, 2008 by Warranty Direct
Did you know that in most instances, the company you are buying your warranty from has nothing to do with paying your warranty claims?
The safest way to buy an extended automobile warranty is to buy direct from the warranty administrator.
Extended Warranty Administrator – This is the company that actually issues the warranty and is responsible for paying any claims. This is the company that should come under the closest scrutiny by consumers. Buying coverage direct from an administrator offers the most security as your money goes directly to the company responsible for fulfilling the obligations under the warranty contract. You will also be able to obtain the same coverage they sell through car dealers and avoid the car dealer’s markup. Administrators will offer you pre-sale counseling and after sale support.
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Filed under: Extended Auto Warranty Providers
Auto warranty buyers are smart to perform online research. Buyers should be able to make a well-informed decision when they buy a warranty for their vehicle and also make sure they buy their extended car warranties from a reputable company.
