Archive for March, 2007

Back “in the day”, the word most frequently associated with used cars was “lemon”, not warranty. Any type of guarantees or warranties for a used vehicle was unheard of. With the passage of consumer protection laws and an educated consumer base, you can now purchase a used vehicle with a great deal more confidence then […]

“Ford Motor Co. said Friday it will sell a subsidiary that offers vehicle service contracts and related products to dealers to a private equity fund. Terms were not disclosed. Ford’s Automobile Protection Corp. is being sold to Trident IV LP, a private equity fund managed by Greenwich, Conn.-based Stone Point Capital LLC. The Dearborn-based automaker […]

As you shop for your new car and consider new car warranties and extended warranties and all the bells and whistles on the options sheet, it doesn’t hurt to day dream about the cars you wish you could buy. A great site to peruse is Super Cars.net. Pictured here is the 1936 Delahaye 135 Figoni […]

Buying a new car is exciting and sometimes confusing. Often the consumer is presented with the option of buying an extended warranty and wonders why that would be necessary with a brand new car. Depending on the individual circumstance, an extended warranty can be an excellent safeguard against future emergency expenses. How Stuff Works.com offers […]