For many people, handling the claims process with auto warranty companies is like pulling teeth. It can seem like a long and grueling process that leads to being told that you aren't covered. Some perfectly legitimate car warranty businesses have been accused of being scams, frauds or cheats for no other reason than the customer [...]
While shopping for a used car, Joe from Rochester, New York came across a couple of good looking prospects. The two cars were located close to each other, but were about three and a half hours away from his home. Joe did some research online on out of state car buying and found CARCHEX. The [...]
In Episode 2 of our “Stump Pat” video series, we continue our quest to stump America’s Trusted Mechanic, Pat Goss with the toughest car care questions from real people we meet. While walking around Baltimore Maryland’s Inner Harbor, our CARCHEX host finds Mark Barker, visiting Maryland all the way from Nashville, Tennessee. The drive from [...]
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 [...]
