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Warranty Wisdom
Insight into Extended Service Agreements
Motor Trend, one of the revered Automotive Authorities in the industry
has given some insight to consumers re
garding Warranties, Service Contracts,
Repair policies or Protection Plans for your vehicle. Whatever the name
your Mechanical Break Down Insurance (MBI) goes by this article reinforces
what the Auto Warranty Buyers Review stands for. EDUCATING CONSUMERS!
Although this article may appear to lean in the favor of conducting business with a Dealership, The Warranty Wisdom information reinforces what reputable agents will tell you up front when purchasing MBI.
IBM services to help reduce Warranty Expenses
Auto Manufa
cturers spend in the area of $14 billion a year to repair vehicles
under Warranty. This less than enchanting news leads manufacturers to find
ways to reduce Warranty costs on each vehicle under manufacturers warranty.
The complexity of today's vehicles designed to help the driver feel more at one with the road via sophisticated software and electronics appears to represent another potential repair area.
Sources State Ford to Recall Econoline Vans
2003 –
2004 Ford Econoline recall
Ford will be recalling 234,000 Econoline Vans built in 2003 thru 2004. The recall will replace the Anti-lock braking unit.
2005 Mercedes Free Maintenance while under Warranty Period is
now a thing of the past!
Moving away from their well known protocol,
Mercedes Benz will no longer offer free maintenance
for new vehicles under their warranty period beginning
with the '05 model year. Mercedes-Benz owners under
the new program will not be charged for their first
visit between the 1,000 to 3,000 miles and additionally,
their tire rotation at 6,500 miles. The customer will
pay for everything thereafter, including labor.