Warrantybynet Offers Motorists Ways to Save Money on Automotive Repairs During the Summer Traveling Season
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BRICK, N.J.--May 22, 2003--The official start of summer is this weekend, and for automobile owners who do lots of driving, peace of mind is hard to come by--especially when every little noise might lead to a costly automotive repair.
Fortunately, there is a solution. Extended warranties along with proper maintenance go a long way toward easing the burden of prohibitive repair costs.
According to David Gartenberg, president of Warrantybynet, "The last thing you want is to spend a lot of money on a car, and then face hefty repair bills. With today's sophisticated cars running on computers and sensors, you need a professional to diagnose and fix the car's ills, and professionals cost money. Labor rates range from $60-80 an hour, sometimes as high as $100, so it doesn't take much to rack up an astronomical bill."
These pointers from Warrantybynet may help you decide if an extended warranty is right for you and your car.
| -- | Check out the repair history for cars of your make, model and year. You can do this online at http://www.carfax.com. |
| -- | Make an educated "guesstimate" regarding the cost of repairs for the next several years. If you're not good at guessing, visit http://www.autocheck.com for help from experienced automotive professionals. |
| -- | Share this figure with your mechanic, who should be able to tell you if you're on the money. |
| -- | Consider a cap on the repair expenses you're willing to incur. Compare that cap to the cost of extended warranties. |
| -- | Choose an extended warranty in your price range by shopping online--and make sure it comes with a money-back guarantee. |
| -- | Once the warranty is in place, make sure you keep up on the scheduled maintenance. |
With transportation costs ranking as the third highest consumer expenditure - housing and food are first and second, according to the Center for Debt Management - it's no wonder automobile owners seek out savings through extended warranties and proper maintenance. Consumers can save several hundred dollars when shopping online for an extended warranty compared to buying one through their local car dealership.
About Warrantybynet
Warrantybynet, one of the largest and most financially stable extended warranty companies on the Internet serving several hundred thousand customers, currently offers direct-to-the-consumer coverage for 50 different makes or of new and pre-owned cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles and sports utility vehicles throughout the United States. Warrantybynet is the Internet marketing arm of Automobile Protection Plan, Inc., an offline provider of extended warranty programs since 1994. Offering both excellence and convenience, all Warrantybynet programs are fully reinsured by companies rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best and Co., and all claims are paid directly to the repair facility of the customer's choice.
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