There are two primary ways for used-vehicle dealers to provide peace of mind to their customers. The first is through a certified pre-owned (CPO) program backed by the auto manufacturer. The second is ...

Digital Trends contacted several vehicle service contract companies to present their side of the story. All of them declined to respond when provided with written questions about their insurance ...

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The average new-vehicle loan is for over five years, with more and more lasting for six or seven years, according to data from Experian. That’s longer than the typical manufacturer’s warranty, and ...

When purchasing a used car, buyers often face a decision between opting for a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle or purchasing an extended warranty. CPO vehicles and extended warranties both offer ...

Loyal Ford owners tend to keep their vehicles for years, long after the factory warranty expires. When the original manufacturer’s coverage expires, these owners are faced with the choice of extending ...

Ford remains one of the most popular automakers in the U.S., with the F-150 consistently ranking as a top-selling truck and its growing electric vehicle (EV) lineup expanding its reach. However, ...

Consumer experts have long recommended against buying Extended Service Contracts with products, since they are rarely cost effective. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research examines the ...

A couple of years ago, as my 2013 Tesla Model S approached the end of its 50,000-mile warranty, I debated long and hard whether to opt for Tesla’s extended warranty, which they call an Extended ...

If you’re buying a new hybrid, should you consider purchasing an extended service agreement (usually marketed as an “extended warranty”) as well? More than anything, the answer to that question ...

Ted Bacino purchased a used 2017 Mustang from a Palm Springs Ford dealer. He paid nearly $2,000 extra for an extended warranty to cover any repairs. Two things are noteworthy about this. First, the ...