Reader’s Question: Why should I get a car extended warranty plan when my car manufacturer already provides a factory warranty on my vehicle? Jonas Houston, TX Good question. This is best answered by knowing how long you plan to keep your vehicle. If it’s at least for the next five years (or at least beyond [...]

Reader’s Question: I have just purchased my new car here in Maryland. My dad says that it is better if I get extended warranty, but I disagree because I already have the original manufacturer’s warranty. What exactly is the difference between the two? Mary Baltimore, MD As with a lot of other products, vehicles initially [...]

Reader Question I bought a new Honda Odyessy for my wife and they tried to sell me (PUSH ME) to buy an extended auto warranty contract for it with a price of $1100. Does this sound like a good deal or a rip off? Dan, Little Rock AK   First off I would not buy [...]

Reader Question I am trading in my old Ford Mustang for a new one, but I owe some money still on it. I was told that I would get more money from the old car if I trade it in at the dealership and I could use that money to get a service contract on [...]

Reader Question Can the car dealer sell me a used vehicle from their lot without having an extended warranty contract on it? I bought this Mustang used from a Ford dealer, and they said it does not have any warranty…but they are the dealer, shouldn’t they warranty it? Steph Phoenix AZ   Dealers must post [...]

Reader Question Does the phrase Bumper to Bumper coverage really mean with auto extended warranty contracts? I am thinking of buying a contract from the Ford dealership…and I am confused! William, Washington DC Bumper-to-bumper auto warranty covers all the non-wear items of the car. Emission parts can be covered for 2-8 yrs and if, taken [...]