Posted on March 10th, 2008 by Warranty Direct
Here are some common terms you will need to know as you research extended warranties.
Administrator:
The company that authorizes and pays the repair facility for repair work to your vehicle. The administrator works with the repair facility to make sure your claim is handled properly. As they are the company that pays your claim, their financial strength is the most important factor in choosing a warranty company.
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
All four wheels are driven by the engine. AWD systems are superior to 4WD because they can be used under any road conditions. AWD systems use a center differential to allow the front and rear wheels to rotate at different speeds. AWD provides better traction than front or rear-wheel drive. Read more...
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Filed under: Glossary of Auto Warranty Terms, Warranty Direct
Posted on February 4th, 2008 by Warranty Direct
There are as many variations in warranty contracts as there are car models to choose from. Here are some of the important areas one needs to look at before choosing a warranty vendor.
Administrator
The Administrator is the company who is responsible for paying claims. This company is often not the company selling you the warranty. It is important to check into the Administrator’s background and financial history. Check their Better Business Bureau record and run searches on Yahoo.com to see what consumers are saying about them. Ask them how long they have been in business. Find out if they sell coverage only on the Internet or also provide coverages to car dealers, banks, credit unions and manufacturers. Many consumer oriented web sites recommend purchasing directly from the Administrator. Read more...
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Filed under: Extended Car Warranty Coverage, Warranty Direct
Posted on December 1st, 2007 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.
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. Read more...
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Filed under: Extended Auto Warranty Providers, Warranty Direct
