Warranty Purchasing Tips

A car is one of the biggest investments you’ll make. By protecting it with an extended warranty, you can hold on to it longer and enjoy driving it every day (especially because you’ll know that your repairs are covered). But not all extended warranty companies will honor their commitments or be around to cover your claims.

One of the best ways to protect yourself is to review the contract first and keep the following in mind

1. Immediate Coverage: Some companies impose a waiting period for your coverage to begin, so they have your payment for one to several months before you have the right to use your coverage!
2. Reasonable Coverage Limits: Look for any limits to the number of claims, dollar per claim, or maximum amount of claims that the contract will cover. Is that limit reasonable, i.e., up to the total value of the vehicle? Some scam contracts impose limits that are hardly more than the cost of the contract itself!
3. One Deductible per Visit: Mechanical failures generally involve multiple parts, and it’s not uncommon to need more than one type of repair in a single visit. Make sure that your contract stipulates that you will be charged only one deductible per visit, regardless of number of parts or repairs needed. Some of the better companies even allow that one deductible to cover any previously repaired components for the life of the contract.

For more tips about buying an extended warranty, read the following links:

• Do's and Don'ts of Buying a Warranty
• The Three Must Haves
• Buyer Beware

Purchasing EasyCare Services

EasyCare services - extended warranties, dent repair, KeyCare, DriverCare and others - are sold at more than 2,000 automotive dealers nationwide, and are also available directly through EasyCare.

To find a dealer nearest your home, please visit Find an EasyCare Dealer.

You can also purchase EasyCare services by calling the EasyCare Customer Care Center at 1-800-230-2434.

To get a free, no-obligation quote for an extended auto warranty, please visit Request an EasyCare Quote.

Renew, Add, or Transfer EasyCare Extended Warranty

It's easy to renew your EasyCare vehicle service contract or to add a new extended warranty for another vehicle you own. It's also possible to transfer your existing service contract to a new owner when you sell your vehicle.

To renew, please visit Renew My Service Contract.

To get coverage for another car, truck, or SUV, see Add Another Vehicle.

To transfer your warranty, please visit How to Transfer.