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Coverage

1.Maximum Warranty Length (Years)-The maximum number of years your car is covered by the warranty. Sometimes it will be less if you reach the maximum number of miles on your plan first.

2.Number of States-The number of states the company sells warranties in. 

 

3.Multiple Plans-Does the company have more than one warranty to choose from?

4.Exclusions Included on Policy-Are the parts and systems of the car that are not covered in the plan clearly stated in the contract?

5.Mileage Restrictions-The company will not cover a vehicle that has more than a predetermined number of miles. Most companies don’t cover vehicles with more than 150,000 miles on the odometer.

6.Roadside Assistance-Does the company provide roadside assistance?

7.Rental Car-Does the company provide a rental car or a reimbursement for a rental car?

8.Towing Service-Does the company include towing service if you have a mechanical failure?

 

Claim Services

1.Payment Plans (Months)-The maximum number of months you can spread out the warranty payments.

2.Money Back Guarantee (Days)-How many days does the company give you to decide if you want to cancel the policy for a refund?

3.Choose Your Own Repair Service-Does the company let you choose the repair shop?

4.Claim Paid Directly to Repair Facility-Does the company pay approved repairs directly to the shop so you don"t have to wait for reimbursement?

5.Contract Preview Online-Are the contracts you will be entering into available for you to preview online? It’s always a good idea to read the contracts thoroughly before signing.

6.Transferable Plan-Can you transfer the warranty when you sell your car?

7.Cancellation Policy-Is there a policy in place that allows you to cancel the warranty mid-contract?

8.Online Quotes-The company webpage gives you a quote after you provide information about your vehicle online. This form is usually found at the company’s homepage.

9.Quotes by Phone-You can get a quote by talking to a sales representative by phone.

10.Deductible-Do you have to pay a deductible when you get repairs done?

11.Warranty Starts on Day of Purchase

 

Help & Support

1.24/7 Contract Support-The company has someone to help you any time, any day.

2.Live Chat

3.Telephone

4.Email

5.FAQs-There is a webpage that answers frequently asked questions.

6.Social Media-Does the company have a Facebook, Twitter or other social media account you can interact with?

 

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