Are Extended Warranties Worth The Money? (CBS News)
Ask these questions: If you can use the plan elsewhere, how easy is it to use? Do you have to pay the bill up front and get reimbursed? Does the company whose plan it is offer any payment to the repair facility via a credit card over the phone so you don't have to pay any out of pocket expenses? How easy is the plan to use at the repair facility that will be dealing with it? Being on the phone, on hold, waiting to get authorization could cause a major delay in getting your vehicle repaired in a timely manner. Will a representative from the auto warranty company have to come out and inspect the vehicle? That will also add delays to the repair process.
Are Extended Warranties Worth The Money? (CBS News)
Ray Martin reviews the new types of extended warranties and tells you whether they're worth considering the next time you buy a large appliance, or even a small one.
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"GoldenEye" and "Casino Royale" director Martin Campbell spoke to this week to HollywoodInHiDef about the Blu-Ray edition of Daniel Craig's debut outing as 007, the impact of the technology on the industry and home users, and turning down Bond 22.
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Consumers frown on extended warranties (The Record)
This year, Americans will spend an estimated $6 billion on extended warranties for electronic goods. But as consumers' comfort level with technology grows -- and as they've wised to the often-crass economics of such plans -- the popularity of warranties is showing signs of waning.
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Are Extended Warranties Worth The Money? (CBS News)
What exactly is covered? Know what's covered -- and what's not covered -- by the extended warranty you're considering. Does the service contract cover breakdown as well as wear and tear? Under a "breakdown" warranty, coverage is extended only to parts that break. Such a policy can prove less inclusive than is desirable, since not all parts fail due to breakage. Some need to be replaced because they've worn down over a period of time; a "wear-and-tear" warranty extends coverage to worn-down parts in need of replacement. Additionally, some "entry level" contracts don't cover ABS brakes, so if your vehicle has this feature, you should consider upgrading to this level. And overheating -- regardless of its cause -- isn't covered in many warranties. Thus, if overheating occurred due to problems with an expensive part such as your radiator, you'd be stuck with a hefty repair bill. Before committing to a warranty, take the time to fully explore the ins and outs of its coverage implications. The distinctions between the various plans might seem slight, but they can prove quite important.
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