By Charles Aquino Leave a Comment A few months ago, I woke up to an unexpected and terrible surprise—my electric gooseneck kettle had stopped working. I couldn’t make my preferred method of pour-over coffee. I searched through my receipts and…
Hannah Lutz published and article in Automotive News entitled Another Reason to Pitch the Value of Service Contracts. Lutz cites a recent survey conducted by AutoMD which found 74% of respondents said the cost of replacement parts would effect their vehicle…
Tim Meenan was quoted in the June 2016 Kiplinger's Personal Finance regarding what to know about warranties on appliances. The article lists seven things you should know about warranties on appliances: 1. Yikes! Your new stove is electronic. 2. You…
When an Extended Car Warranty Is Worth It In our survey, only about half of people who bought an extended warranty for a used car filed a claim By Mark Rechtin May 03, 2016 Most new- and used-car dealers…
By Rick Popely
CARS.COM — Most certified pre-owned vehicles come with at least one year of basic, comprehensive warranty coverage backed by the manufacturer, plus a powertrain warranty that usually stretches beyond the original time and mileage limits. Will those CPO warranties be enough or should you buy a used car that isn’t certified — typically cheaper — and buy an extended warranty instead? Here are some points to consider before choosing to buy a CPO vehicle instead of an extended warranty, or, more correctly, an extended service contract:
~ This Presidents' Day, Car-Buying Consumers Can Look to Service Contracts for Protection ~ Presidents' Day is shaping up to be one of the biggest car-buying holidays of the year, and reports say five of six new car sales will…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – You’ve raised your kids to be independent, to be able to think for themselves. Now they’re off to college, and you wonder whether the lessons really sank in. Fortunately, there’s a way to lift at least some…
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed a lawsuit on February 22, 2016 against a Missouri-based auto service contract company for deceptive tactics. This is at least the second complaint filed in as many years by the Minnesota Attorney General against…
