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The Design and Defect Warranty
Basically, the Design and Defect Warranty covers the repair of all emission control related parts which fail during the term of the warranty. According to Federal law, the manufacturer must repair or replace the defective part free of charge if: It is within the term of the warranty; An original equipment part or system fails [...]
The Federally-Mandated Extended Emissions Warranty
Because of its wide-ranging coverage, the Federally-mandated extended emissions warranty can offer powerful protection to the buyer of a late-model used car. First, because of the sheer length of its coverage it’s probably the only warranty that’s likely to still be in effect by the time a car is sold to a second owner. Second, [...]
Extended Warranties and Service Contracts
Extended warranties are sold through dealerships. They can be backed by either the manufacturer or by an aftermarket company. The cost of purchasing an extended warranty can be high. Make sure you get your money’s worth. The coverage spelled out in an extended warranty often “overlaps” the terms of the standard manufacturer’s warranty. During the [...]
Implied Warranties Only
The term “IMPLIED WARRANTIES ONLY” means that the dealer does not make any specific promises to fix anything (even things that need to be repaired) when you buy the vehicle or after the time of the sale. But, state law “Implied warranties” may give you some rights to have the dealer take care of serious [...]
Warranty
The term “WARRANTY” means that the dealer will pay some percent of the labor and some percent of the parts for the covered systems that fail during the warranty period. Ask the dealer for a copy of the warranty document for a full explanation of warranty coverage, exclusions, and the dealer’s repair obligations. Under the [...]
The Used Car Rule and the FTC Buyers Guide label
In 1985, the federal government passed a law known as the Used Car Rule. The Rule, which is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), requires that every used car sold by a dealer must have a “Buyer’s Guide” label with pertinent warranty information on one of its windows. The FTC produces this window sticker, [...]
Money-Saving Tip
Research tells us that as many as half the cars on the road have at least one tire that is seriously under-inflated. That’s bad news, since the single largest reason for tire failure (blowouts) is under-inflation. Furthermore, underinflated tires do not handle as well, take longer to stop, and wear faster. Even a small degree [...]
Today’s tire choices
While not legal in all states, they offer even more traction in the toughest of conditions. Chains may also be an option if you live in an area where you get heavy snow, but only occasionally. They cannot be driven at highway speeds on dry roads. Although chains are easier to install than they were [...]
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