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 ...

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 ...

Join the Ignition TV Buyer’s Guide team as they debate whether extended service plans are worth the money, advise a viewer ...

We evaluate thousands of data points including plan costs, warranty plan inclusions and exclusions, customers reviews and more to determine the best car warranty companies. 4,000 Customers Surveyed We ...

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 ...

Editorial Note: Content was created in partnership with Money Research Collective. Cars.com receives a commission from the partner links contained within the content. By Kiah Treece An extended car ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s important to carefully consider your options and be choosy.

Black Friday and the holiday buying season are here, and once you're in the store paying for your new hella cheap TV, or maybe something a little nicer, you might be offered an extended warranty.