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.

Should You Buy an Extended Warranty?

We've all been there. As we head to the register to buy a new laptop or cell phone, we face the aggressive sales pitch to buy an extended warranty. And many of us do spring for this additional service contract.

Canada's First Insurance-Broker-Sold Extended Vehicle Warranty, High Road Warranty, Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary

VANCOUVER , Jan. 27, 2012 /CNW/ - High Road Warranty, the first extended vehicle warranty sold exclusively through Canada's network of insurance brokerages, celebrates its first anniversary February 1, ...

Simple clear advice in plain English

Why does my extended warranty start on the day of purchase? Should an extended warranty begin on the date of purchase or date of delivery? In recent years I have purchased a number of PCs and related items and bought extended warranties.

First Person: I'll Never Buy Another Extended Warranty

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