Q: I was shopping for cars last week and got very confused. Some of the vehicles had extended warranties, some had service contracts available, while others were listed “AS IS – NO WARRANTY”. What is the difference? – K. Donohue, Greensboro, NC
A: Great question. A warranty is very different than a service contract. A warranty is generally included in your purchase and has no additional charge. A service contract is generally purchased by the customer and is offered through a third party administrator. Under the Magnuson-Moss Act, “service contract” means a “written contract to perform, over a fixed period of time or for a specified duration, services relating to the maintenance or repair (or both) of a consumer product.” If you buy a vehicle and the Federal Buyers Guide is marked “AS IS – NO WARRANTY”, Caveat emptor (Latin for “Let the buyer beware”).
You will find the dealers warranty/service contract information (or lack of) listed on the Federal Buyers Guide. It is a Federal Law that each vehicle display this document. If this document is not in clear view, ask the dealer to provide it for you. If they can’t provide it quickly…RUN!
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