Buying A
New Car
Considering a Service Contract
Service contracts that you may buy with a new car
provide for the repair of certain parts or problems. These contracts are offered
by manufacturers, dealers, or independent companies and may or may not provide
coverage beyond the manufacturer’s warranty. Remember that a warranty is
included in the price of the car while a service contract costs extra.
Before deciding to purchase a service contract, read it
carefully and consider these questions:
- What’s the difference between the coverage under the
warranty and the coverage under the service contract?
- What repairs are covered?
- Is routine maintenance covered?
- Who pays for the labor? The parts?
- Who performs the repairs? Can repairs be made
elsewhere?
- How long does the service contract last?
- What are the cancellation and refund policies?
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