What is a Vehicle Service Contract/Extended Warranty and why do I need one?
Every new vehicle comes from the manufacturer with a basic factory warranty. This written agreement states that the manufacturer will repair or replace most parts of the vehicle in the event of a mechanical malfunction for a limited amount of time or miles. This is usually Bumper-to-Bumper coverage. Once the warranty expires, you have nothing to protect you from expensive vehicle repairs. Sure, some manufacturers will include additional power train coverage along with their factory warranty, but this warranty only covers the 29 or so parts through which oil flows. (The typical vehicle contains 1,300 or 1,400 parts in total.) Warranty Direct coverage is protection that assures that you will be paid for both parts an labor required on covered mechanical systems in your vehicle for a specified amount of time and/or mileage. With the average length of vehicle ownership rising, the risk of failure and costly repairs is increasing dramatically. Free yourself from unexpected repair bills like
