If You Only Knew-Would You Accept These Collision Repair Procedures?
If you are ever one of the many who suffer the misfortune of an automobile accident, you'll need to quickly overcome the confusion, frustration and anger caused by the event to make sure your interests are protected. The Ford Motor Company has provided the examples below to highlight a few important repair procedures that might occur during your time in a body shop, along with suggestions on how to help make sure you and your vehicle come out on the right track.
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 22:05:00 PST

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Seven Ways to Save Your Sanity if You Have an Extended Warranty
Well chosen extended service warranties can afford you peace of mind. Don’t undermine this tranquility with disorganized or poor record keeping or failure to ask the right questions. Following is a short primer to help you keep the details together.
Mon, 16 May 2005 21:48:00 PST

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What to Consider When Considering an Extended Warranty
An extended warranty, or service contract, can help you manage the expense of car repairs and service in the event of failure. These warranties can be purchased directly from the dealer or from a third party. Many can be purchased online. If you are considering an extended warranty give some thought in advance to your goals. Extended warranties can be helpful for many, but they are not practical or necessary for all.
Mon, 16 May 2005 21:46:00 PST

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Broken Promises: When Warranty Protection Goes Awry
It can be very disappointing and stressful to learn that your warranty will not provide the coverage that you expect. Before you pull out the big guns be sure you fully understand the terms of your warranty, more accurately described as a service contact. If a thorough reading reveals that you have a right to services the provider has refused to provide you may have some recourse. Consider one or more of the following suggestions.
Mon, 16 May 2005 21:44:00 PST

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What About Warranties?
No one can argue with the benefits of peace of mind. When something goes wrong with your car whether from heavy use or simply time, it can be comforting to know that a warranty stands between you and a huge service bill. But does an extended warranty really provide peace of mind and save you from hefty repair bills? The short answer is yes, and no. To get the most from your extended warranty you must read the fine print and ask questions until you understand what you are getting, and what you can expect in the event of a claim.
Mon, 16 May 2005 21:40:00 PST

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