Posted on December 10th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
If you are in the market for a new car this holiday season be on the lookout for options and add ons that your dealer might try to offer you. Some of them are worth it but some are just a big waste of money. MSN Autos says “Beware of these overpriced and often unnecessary add-ons to your new-car purchase. Here are eight of the most common dealer options and how to avoid them.” Read more...
- Rust-Proofing: Some dealers charge up to $800 for this service, which sometimes amounts to no more than spraying a coating from an aerosol can in the wheel wells.
- Fabric Protection: For a couple of hundred dollars, some dealers will try to sell you fabric protection for your car’s interior that will repel stains. You know it as Scotchgard.
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Posted on September 21st, 2009 by Warranty Direct
With all the uncertainty in today?s market it is more important than ever to ensure you are dealing with a financially stable company, especially on the internet. Some states regulate the sale of Vehicle Service Contracts, they have already made that research a lot easier for the consumer.
In order to circumvent these special licensing requirements set forth, there has been a recent influx of product warranties being offered on the internet by a variety of extended warranty brokers. Product Warranties are not licensed, are not closely regulated, and do not have to be guaranteed by an insurance company. Even if a product warranty purports to be backed by an insurance company, the insurance company may not be licensed, financially strong, or actually back the warranty. Read more...
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Posted on June 29th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
The Net is sometimes called the Web Of A Thousand Lies, and not without reason.
Just because it’s on the Internet, it doesn’t make it true. And nowhere is this more true than when looking at "Miraculous Systems That Will Run Your Car Off Of Water." Usually put together with some sort of patter about how the Big Oil/Automotive Conglomerates Don’t Want You to Know About This Big Secret.
Let’s put a fork in this one. It’s bull.
What’s happening with those hydrolysis cells is this: You’re using the electricity in your car’s battery to crack water into hydrogen and oxygen, in a low density gaseous form, to run your car off of. You split the water into its component parts, it goes into your engine, gets burned, and boosts your gas mileage. Read more...
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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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