Area car dealers: Warranty security not a high priority for buyers

On Monday, car dealers welcomed Obama's reassurance that the government would back up new car warranties even if manufacturers can't. But warranty security is far down on the list of concerns facing new car buyers.

Letter: Warranty should cover it all - Dubuque Telegraph Herald

Letter: Warranty should cover it all Dubuque Telegraph Herald I said, "Here is the cardboard that I put under my car, it shows where it is leaking again and how bad." They pulled my car in and I was told, "Oh, that's something different. That will cost another $400 or so to fix." What good is a 30-day warranty or ... and more »

Kimmel & Silverman blazed a trail in warranty law - The Times Herald

Kimmel & Silverman blazed a trail in warranty law The Times Herald “The law says that if the manufacturer breaches that warranty by failing to fix the car or product within a reasonable amount of time, or can't fix it, the consumer is entitled to a refund, replacement or money damages, plus, the manufacturer's got to ...

Change your car's oil for peace of mind - Globe and Mail

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Change your car's oil for peace of mind Globe and Mail At signing, the sales manager at Mazda dutifully informed us that if we failed to follow Mazda-recommended maintenance intervals, which requires an oil change every four months or 8000 km (whatever comes first), we would be putting our warranty in ...

The Three Year 'Pinch' Is Helping New Car Sales - TheStreet.com

The Three Year 'Pinch' Is Helping New Car Sales TheStreet.com Typically, people in the market to buy a new car or truck will also consider used models that are 3-4 years old. It makes sense, since a 3-year-old car in good shape is likely still under part or all of its warranty and is often a decent option for ... and more »