Posted on January 1st, 2009 by Warranty Direct
Affordable extended vehicle warranties are now available for California car owners through Warranty Direct.
The policy is called Mechanical Breakdown Insurance and it provides repair or replacement services for the operational failure of a motor vehicle due to a defect in materials or normal wear and tear.
In order to get the best mechanical breakdown insurance quote possible it’s helpful to have a clean driving record. It is also beneficial to provide proof of attendance to a defensive driving course.
Additionally, make sure your car is well equipped with a security system, air bags, anti-lock brakes, etc.
It’s always a good idea to do plenty of research when deciding on an insurance provider. Get a lot of quotes and don’t forget to read between the lines.
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Posted on March 14th, 2008 by Warranty Direct
Lemon Law:
The general definition of a Lemon Law vehicle: A vehicle with (a) major, repeated problem(s) that has been repurchased by, or had its purchase price renegotiated with, the manufacturer. The state then earmarks these as Lemon Law or Buyback vehicles. These vehicles are ineligible for coverage.
Maintenance Guidelines:
This is the normal, routine maintenance that is recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle to keep the vehicle in optimum condition. These include such things as oil changes, tune-ups, checking fluid levels, tire rotations, wheel alignments, belts, hoses and others as described in your owner’s manual.
Manufacturer’s Warranty:
This is the standard warranty that every new vehicle sold comes with. All factory-installed parts are covered against defects. Typical manufacturer warranties are 3 years or 36,000 miles or 4 years or 50,000 miles. Check your manufacturer’s warranty manual for warranty information or visit our Manufacturer’s Warranty page. Read more...
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Posted on February 14th, 2008 by Warranty Direct
Extended Warranty Contracts – What They Don’t Want You to Know
The Internet is littered with web sites selling cheap extended warranties. These companies hope you’ll be blinded by low prices and not do the necessary research into what kind of coverage they are really offering. Cheap warranty contracts are full of clauses that will cost you dearly in the long run. Here are a few examples from 2 of the leading “cheap” warranty providers that have popped up on the Internet recently. Items that are underlined are the areas you should be very careful of.
THESE CLAUSES DO NOT APPEAR IN WARRANTY DIRECT CONTRACTS Read more...
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Filed under: Consumer Affairs, Extended Car Warranty Coverage, 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
