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Warning about auto warranty offers

NBC12 -- RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) -

Maybe you've gotten one of those car warranty expiration offers in the mail. Consumer advocates say many of them are traps, attempts to get you to sign up for something you may not need or you could end up with little coverage. We found out how the offers end up in your mailbox and how to determine a real, versus a deceptive offer.

If you have car, there's a good chance one of these offers has popped-up in your mail. They grab your attention with phrases like, request for immediate action or time sensitive material enclosed. The pitch, your car warranty is about to expire and they can provide coverage. Michael Allen, with Virginia Auto Dealers Association says be suspicious. He says, "If you see and envelope and you can't tell who it is from, that should send up a

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Submitted May 21, 2012 By: angel4me

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goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:10,954 Points:1,927,715 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 9:58:59 PM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse This is buying insurance for something that everyone gets. No way to come out ahead on this.
robaloma Champion Author Houston Posts:2,611 Points:693,575 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 7:09:00 PM Ignore robaloma Report Abuse never buy these ever. Big waste of money and they don't hardly cover anything.
sydb7 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,563 Points:1,920,875 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 12:49:51 PM Ignore sydb7 Report Abuse Avoid the scam!!
nb52 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:7,790 Points:1,548,800 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 5:31:14 AM Ignore nb52 Report Abuse Pay attention.
bcok Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,126 Points:1,544,495 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 12:26:07 AM Ignore bcok Report Abuse Screw the warranty. Let's see the guaranty. Can't they grow some b...s and back their work with the work they put in to it.
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,723 Points:733,790 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:51:01 PM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse Well put PaylessKY
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,735 Points:1,583,400 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:29:23 PM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse I received several of these after purchasing my vehicle. They all went in the trash. Anything with my name and address went to the shredder. I don't accept offers from cold calls, mail offers or e-mail offers from sources I don't know.
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,483 Points:665,125 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:26:18 PM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse As P. T. Barnum once said "There is a sucker born every minute."
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,723 Points:733,790 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:25:40 PM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse Mostly just 2 scam people - companies that do the hard sell to force you to sign up by making you think you have to . . . and that they are affiliated with the dealers and manufacturers Tigerpaw46 - What I meant was not directed at the dealers. I have generally gotten great markdown / deal and bought from dealer at time of car purchase. I have gotten my money's worth. I was speaking about the 2 large after market companies that start sending "your warrantee is about to expire" letters. One car, (purchased used with no warrantee) I continued receiving these "about to expire" letters regularly well into the 14th year into the car's life. My next car, I started receiving these letters starting 9 months after my new car purchase when I already had a 7 year / 75k mile warrantee. That is why I call it a scam - or maybe cold calls, high pressure tactics, and deceptive communications might be a bit kinder description
miser709 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,268 Points:1,071,675 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:18:09 PM Ignore miser709 Report Abuse I never buy auto warranty products.
regout Champion Author Quebec Posts:2,965 Points:834,655 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:14:17 PM Ignore regout Report Abuse I'll be careful.
bluegrasser1 Champion Author Richmond Posts:15,943 Points:2,617,570 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:12:56 PM Ignore bluegrasser1 Report Abuse ok, good news source
otherdave Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,403 Points:1,271,110 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:12:48 PM Ignore otherdave Report Abuse Missouri needs to get a handle on these crooks!
69Bonne Champion Author Gary Posts:1,165 Points:476,075 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:12:30 PM Ignore 69Bonne Report Abuse Just a bunch of scams.
1fulltank Champion Author Buffalo Posts:7,913 Points:1,546,260 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:09:30 PM Ignore 1fulltank Report Abuse Buyer beware.
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,502 Points:1,512,030 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:08:18 PM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse Maintain your car properly and be alert for recalls. Extended warranties are all ripoffs, in my not so humble opinion.
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:10,547 Points:1,860,320 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:07:47 PM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse I never purchase them, just another way to TAKE YOur Money!
Colts13 Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,586 Points:550,910 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:07:12 PM Ignore Colts13 Report Abuse I never open those, they go in the shredder.
Ray_10589 Champion Author New York Posts:4,956 Points:1,184,935 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:06:50 PM Ignore Ray_10589 Report Abuse do not buy
mpg611 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,347 Points:571,960 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:06:15 PM Ignore mpg611 Report Abuse I get those in postcard form at least once a month. Makes a good snack for my paper shredder.
Bleeder Champion Author Virginia Posts:8,038 Points:1,700,375 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:05:22 PM Ignore Bleeder Report Abuse Some good advice.
emptypockets2008 Champion Author Michigan Posts:14,648 Points:1,307,715 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:04:58 PM Ignore emptypockets2008 Report Abuse they are all a bunch of bologna
USCCRN Sophomore Author Long Island Posts:145 Points:104,240 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:04:52 PM Ignore USCCRN Report Abuse I despise scammers.
FreeeBee Veteran Author Atlanta Posts:343 Points:224,595 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:02:42 PM Ignore FreeeBee Report Abuse Auto warranty is a Big scam. I always thought so.. never got me in any so far.. Thanks God.
jem069 Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,553 Points:690,005 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:01:41 PM Ignore jem069 Report Abuse Ok
TIGERPAW46 Champion Author Florida Posts:7,136 Points:1,357,630 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 11:01:25 PM Ignore TIGERPAW46 Report Abuse True some are scams. But the Auto dealers get a big kickback if they sell you a maintenance agreement. That also raises the insurance cost of the warranty you get and sometimes you can buy a policy from the exact same insurance company that the dealer is using. [Edited by: TIGERPAW46 at 5/22/2012 12:04:09 AM EST]
oldiesman Champion Author New York Posts:6,440 Points:2,196,695 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:58:38 PM Ignore oldiesman Report Abuse Most cases ripoffs.
Holly123 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:3,212 Points:792,160 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:56:46 PM Ignore Holly123 Report Abuse I guess you really have to read all the fine print to avoid scams.
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,723 Points:733,790 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:54:33 PM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse Mostly just 2 scam companies that do the hard sell to force you to sign up by making you think you have to . . . and that they are affiliated with the dealers and manufacturers
tarheelcoastie Champion Author Greensboro Posts:5,206 Points:1,113,105 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:54:19 PM Ignore tarheelcoastie Report Abuse Even the manufacturers' warranties are rip-offs! Shame of the DMV for selling vehicle registration info - seems like they have been doing it for decades!
luvmyburgi Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,841 Points:962,170 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:53:29 PM Ignore luvmyburgi Report Abuse As already posted ......BUYERS BEWARE!
ScottE Champion Author Orange County Posts:4,352 Points:2,200,530 Joined:May 2002	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:51:13 PM Ignore ScottE Report Abuse Oh those "Damm Speculators". Insurance cos. TOO!
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,272 Points:590,355 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:46:16 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse Buyer beware....
seabrz7 Champion Author California Posts:1,400 Points:224,810 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:45:53 PM Ignore seabrz7 Report Abuse Agreed JUNK mail...trashcan, umm rather recycle paper can.
Focus2 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,896 Points:1,920,395 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:44:46 PM Ignore Focus2 Report Abuse Lots of scams going on and someone could be renting out your home on Craig's list.
gd83goldwinger Champion Author South Bend Posts:1,428 Points:504,980 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:43:45 PM Ignore gd83goldwinger Report Abuse Common sense it's junk mail. Treat as that.
USAv8tor Veteran Author Long Island Posts:348 Points:138,665 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:43:37 PM Ignore USAv8tor Report Abuse I hate scams.
Mermaan Champion Author Boston Posts:1,572 Points:421,235 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:43:04 PM Ignore Mermaan Report Abuse If it's too good to be true......
ItsMorph Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:33,452 Points:3,188,105 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:41:34 PM Ignore ItsMorph Report Abuse Just lease a new car every three years. Problem solved!
Saturn93 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:7,292 Points:1,640,885 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:40:45 PM Ignore Saturn93 Report Abuse Consumer Reports has long shown that almost ALL extended warranties are a rip off for the consumer, and a good deal for the seller.
pinkelefant Champion Author Sacramento Posts:19,601 Points:2,663,530 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:39:21 PM Ignore pinkelefant Report Abuse I'm waiting for my next one.
Taurus1 Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,140 Points:1,676,425 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:34:55 PM Ignore Taurus1 Report Abuse I've gotten lots of those.
mfeldstein Champion Author Ottawa Posts:8,181 Points:1,932,430 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:32:55 PM Ignore mfeldstein Report Abuse The best warranty is following your car manufacturer's maintenance schedule to a T.
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,992 Points:1,782,400 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:31:54 PM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse Always beware of tricks which can be played on customers who may be in need. There are a number of cons in the market. This a useful story.
bvrbill Champion Author Eugene Posts:3,235 Points:520,800 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:26:38 PM Ignore bvrbill Report Abuse Lots of scams out there.
themaninthehat Champion Author New Orleans Posts:1,824 Points:472,265 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:24:14 PM Ignore themaninthehat Report Abuse SPAM floods my accounts everyday.
AKmailman Champion Author Alaska Posts:5,643 Points:1,560,265 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:24:11 PM Ignore AKmailman Report Abuse there's a sucker born every minute
rickone All-Star Author Detroit Posts:555 Points:395,385 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:21:36 PM Ignore rickone Report Abuse Interesting - Thanks for posting.
PizzaMon Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:5,134 Points:1,863,405 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:21:05 PM Ignore PizzaMon Report Abuse These mailings are immediately tossed in the circular file.
jim48656 All-Star Author Michigan Posts:662 Points:225,155 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 10:20:13 PM Ignore jim48656 Report Abuse Car warranties are a huge waste of money.Consumer Reports says do not buy.