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Lauren Fix, The Car Coach: Extended Warranty For Your Car?

  • September 21, 2012

  We expect trouble-free operation from our vehicles, so does it make sense to buy an extended warranty for a new or used car? The average new car costs over $25,000. With that cost, owners expect trouble-free operation and longer…

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HSH.com: Are Home Warranties Worth Buying?

  • April 27, 2012

Lorraine Labonne-Storch opted not to buy a home warranty when she bought a home in New Jersey seven years ago. The home inspector had told her the boiler was on its last legs, but she didn't want to pay the…

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Minneapolis Star Tribune: Broken Phone? Be Glad for Warranty

  • December 19, 2011

Buying extended coverage for your tablet, smartphone or computer can be wise, especially for the accident-prone. With the array of personal electronics that most people have, it might be time to rethink skipping the extended warranty. Face it, many buyers…

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Popularity of Extended Warranties a Testament to their Value, Benefits

  • November 19, 2010

250 Million Sold Annually; 11 Million Alone for Laptops and PCs Tallahassee, FL – November 19, 2010 – Millions of consumers continue to purchase and fuel demand for extended warranty protection on their electronics, homes and motor vehicles. In a…

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The Washington Times: Sign on Dotted Line for Peace of Mind

  • September 16, 2010

Ten years ago, when Ryall Smith purchased his century-old town house on Capitol Hill, he decided he needed a little help when it came to the aging appliances within. He purchased a home-service contract, more commonly known as a home…

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Bankrate.com: 3 Buyers’ Tips on Car Extended Warranties

  • July 9, 2010

Whether you buy a new car or used car from a dealer, you'll surely be offered numerous extras, including a car extended warranty, before you sign the final contract. A car extended warranty might be a benefit if you plan to keep your car…

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The Washington Post: Do You Want the Extended Warranty? The Smart Answer is ‘Sometimes’

  • December 13, 2009

Hartford, Conn. -- Lloyd Wimbish of West Hartford has refused many a cashier's offer to spring for the extended warranty on a product. "I usually don't buy them," the retired spokesman for the Connecticut legislature's black and Puerto Rican caucus…

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Sales of Service Contracts and Extended Warranties Strong Despite Economy

  • November 12, 2009

November 12, 2009 (Tallahassee, FL) – Consumers remain committed to purchasing service contracts (sometimes referred to as extended warranties), particularly for electronic products and appliances, according to the Service Contract Industry Council. N.E.W. Customer Service Cos recently reported “the percent…

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Extended Warranties from Bankrupt Auto Dealerships Remain Viable

  • February 13, 2009

(Tallahassee, FL) February 13, 2009 – With hundreds of auto dealership closures nationwide – and more poised to close this year, the Service Contract Industry Council wants to assure consumers that service contracts from these dealers are viable and consumers…

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