Vehicle inspection services are something many people consider before buying a used car. Used car extended warranties do not require you to have an inspection, though. Whether you have an inspection or not, you still qualify for an extended warranty. Warranty eligibility is based around your car's age and mileage. Any aftermarket parts or an [...]
Pat Goss’ lifelong devotion to helping consumers understand car problems has earned him the title “America’s Trusted Mechanic” and “Master Technician” on the television program MotorWeek. Since Goss is an expert when it comes to automotive safety, performance, and care, CARCHEX decided to put him to the test. Fasten your seat belts and get ready [...]
A Honda car warranty provides protection long past your original Honda warranty. The longest you are protected by the manufacturer's warranty is five years or 60,000 miles under the powertrain warranty. The factory warranty is actually shorter, lasting only three years or 36,000 miles. While you may think waiting until after the original expires to [...]
With all the vehicle extended warranty programs available, finding the right one can be difficult. The hardest part is actually finding a legitimate one. All reputable auto warranty providers have several features in common. One important indicator is a company that has been in business for a while, under the same name. This means the [...]
CARCHEX offers outstanding products and customer service. That is why happy CARCHEX customers can be found all over the United States, even on the islands of Hawaii! Many people refer to Hawaii as a destination getaway, but few can call it home like Richard Jackson can. Richard appreciates the island’s beautiful, scenic views, but finds [...]
While shopping for a SUV for his wife, Thomas Gulisano from North Carolina came across a previously owned BMW X5 that was for sale. He was very pleased with his find because the vehicle was in his price range, in excellent condition, and seemed to be the perfect fit for his wife. To Thomas’s dismay [...]
Researching car warranty information is the first step anyone interested in a car warranty should take. A properly informed customer finds the perfect warranty for them at the right time. Two terms everyone should know are wear and tear and seals and gaskets. These two terms are the cause of most the repairs your car [...]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. fans appreciate and admire him not just because he is an amazing athlete, but because he practices good moral behavior as well. Crew Chief of #88 Chevrolet, Steve Letarte shares with us his memories from the May 2011 Sprint All-Star Race. Steve declares what happened that day to be his favorite Dale [...]
While driving down the road, or when stopped at an intersection or traffic light, many of us can’t help but cringe when we see a gas price sign on a near by corner. Long gone are the days when $20 got us full tanks of gas. Now, it seems as though we pay more to [...]
In this week’s video, Pat Goss tells us about the benefits of using CARFAX, a provider of vehicle history information, when buying a used car. We all know that flooding disasters, which are caused by rain, thunderstorms, and hurricanes have damaging effects on vehicles. “Flood cars” are vehicles that have become significantly damaged by floodwaters. [...]
