September 13th, 2006 by admin
Ford�s Ignores Consumer Cut-Backs With Expedition EL Model
Gas prices have caused a considerable decline in the purchasing of SUV and other gas-guzzling car models but apparently not 
enough to make some auto makers resist exploring new large and luxurious territory. Ford is releasing a version of the Expedition called the Expedition EL in 2007 to test the ground for large vehicle purchasing. At the same time Ford is releasing the emissions-reducing PZEV Focus in consideration of environmental and energy issues at the forefront of the public’s concern, it is attempting a big, very big new SUV.
The pursuit of the SUV market still clinging to their transportation treasures is an example of just how popular SUVs were a decade ago. For a company like Ford to continue manufacturing full-sized SUVs that are by no means cost efficient and energy saving and expect a level of profitability says that SUVs are still hot to trot despite a market drop off. Interested in the Ford Expedition EL and other 2007 SUV models like it? Whew, you’d better be just as interested in warranty coverage for your new toy. You don’t want to neglect an extended warranty to extend your Expedition EL’s very pricy future.
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September 12th, 2006 by admin
Window Stickers Make Models Valid or Vulnerable
In 2008 car buying will include a scrutinized look at a sticker other than the one with the price. The NHTSA has mandated that vehicles other than pickups must display crash ratings on a star scale of 1-5 on a window sticker. Auto manufacturers will be asked to essentially post the level of safety standard upheld by the vehicle for the world to see.
As we watch car buyers paying more and more attention to safety features, posting crash test ratings will certainly make or break a buy. No suave car dealer can get around a less than 4-star rating. I guess there’s always good warranty coverage and health insurance if your car is on the low end of the rating scale.
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September 11th, 2006 by admin
Travel Safety Is Top Priority
The innovation of vehicles with safety features such as side-impact airbags, collision avoidance, and roadside assistance proves that customers want safety first when on the road. The priority for vehicle owners is obvious: safe transportation. Automobile Digest covers this topic in an article inspired by an annual JD Power survey that automobile buyers are looking for safety features and are willing to pay top dollar too.
Not only are vehicles interested in their personal physical protection, but the protection of the automobile is right in line with travel security. Expensive unanticipated repairs can prevent a car owner from ensuring absolute safety when there is no warranty coverage. Lack of warranty protection over a vehicle makes it tempting to fix a problem the cheap way, leaving a car vulnerable on the road as well as its inhabitants. Travel safety is a top priority and one of the most secure safety measures a vehicle owner can take is investing in an extended warranty to put a vehicle back in top shape without draining your wallet.
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September 8th, 2006 by admin
While Fuel Is Prevelant, Car Owners Get Protection
Automotive Digest reports a disappointing prediction about the gas price relief the country is experiencing as of late. Unfortunately drivers have already been made well aware of the inconsistency driving gas prices to sky high settings and influencing little relief over the course of the year. The idea of long-term lower gas prices are an unlikely guarantee.
The end of summer brings a drop in gas prices for at time but vehicle owners shouldn’t get too used to seeing the dollar per gallon rate a little less demanding at gas stations. Even though auto owners have learned to put little stake in a permanent return to lower gas prices, periods of relief can motivate attention to other aspects of car maintenance.
The tension on the wallet that comes from high fuel costs can make car owners hesistant to fork over for needed car repairs, tune-ups, safety programs, and warranty coverage. Will gas prices linger? Likely not, but as long as there’s relief at the pump it’s a golden opportunity for car owners to afford looking into warranty coverage and other automotive necessities.
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September 7th, 2006 by admin
Automobile Repair Locations With Extended Hours
A new and relieving trend in automobile care that has repair shops staying open later and welcoming customers after traditional hours has been initiated by a particular chain of auto mechanic locations. Automotive Digest’ online publication highlights All Night Auto’s attempt to service the public who has difficulty making an appointment within the typical working day. It’s likely that All Night Auto’s encouragement of extended hours will pursuade other repair locations to follow their lead while vehicle consumers hope for it.
What does this mean for an extended warranty? Will warranty providers team up with an extended hour mechanic shop in the near future? Perhaps negotiations are already underway. It only makes sense as millions of citizens rwho ely on a vehicle in proper condition for transportation can’t expect a malfunction to occur within a limited timeframe. The advent of extended auto repair locations may turn out a new trend in extended warranty coverage – one that enables a car owner to seek repairs at all hours.
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September 6th, 2006 by admin
Automotive Trends Show Longer Car Ownership
Motorists are opting for a longer lifespan of their current vehicles rather than hitting the car dealerships prior to a real need for automotive replacement. Perhaps it’s the higher gas prices or the fact that extended warranties are offering longer and more invasive coverage, but the latest trend is to milk a car for all it’s worth.
Newly manufactured cars are likely to be an investment for the long haul as well as more environmentally friendly models are being produced, encouraging consumers to be wiser car owners. As vehicle consumers pursue more wear out of their vehicle, the need for extended warranties will climb. Entering the winter months is the best time to consider an extended warranty on an automobile that one hopes to see through a few extra years.
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September 5th, 2006 by admin
On The Brink Of Car Making Revolution
Auto manufacturers are done with the old and bringing out the new, pleasing an ever-so-ready public. Despite protesting from a few soccer moms, Ford is moving past the minivan madness of the past few decades to focus their manufacturing attention on SUV distribution instead. The decline of the minivan marks a truly 
revolutionized approach to vehicle manufacturing. Ford will be releasing a new line of family sized automobiles that are more SUV-style.
As car manufacturers attempt to revitalize the auto industry with the restructuring of their products to appease America’s posh community of vehicle consumers, extended warranties are rising in car ownership importance. Covering your nice new minivan replacement will protect your investment and prevent it from becoming a money-guzzler. Since auto manufacturers are producing car models intended as much for comfort and luxury as basic transportation, the coverage counts even more. As the expense of owning a new car is set to increase, a thorough extended warranty is a vehicle owner’s saving grace when damage is done.
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September 4th, 2006 by admin
Purchase a Warranty You Can Bank On
Consider yourself fortunate to be an observer rather than a victim of the misfortune caused by GM’s Dex-Cool antifreeze. It is easy to stand back and be
unfazed by such an occurrence; especially if you don’t have one of the particular models mentioned parked in your garage. But what if it did happen to you? Are you going to endure the horror of going so far as dragging your vehicle manufacturer into court to debate warranty coverage?
Prevent an incident like this from getting as messy as these GM customers are experiencing. Look into an extended warranty and make sure you purchase one from a reliable company who it won’t take a court visit to drag the coverage out of. If the source of a basic, specific, or extended warranty has any history of refusal, take it as a sign and move along. There are warranty providers who would be more than happy to assist and serve you and your vehicle.
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September 1st, 2006 by admin
Extended Risk Coverage
General Motors auto maker is feeling the burn from Dex-Cool antifreeze vehicle damage. It appears that GM drivers have been regularly complaining about the antifreeze being a source of added wear and tear on automobile engines and are fed up with consequential repairs not covered in the manufacturer’s warranty. At this point, GM has been accused by multiple customers and faces lawsuits by exasperated vehicle owners.
No one wants to buy a car imagining the damage going on under the surface from a fluid chosen by the manufacturer. As nightmarish as it is, GM’s Dex-Cool situation is one of many similar manufacturer fault situations that vehicle owners get heated about. The warranty provided by a car manufacturer is only as good as that auto maker’s ability to produce a dependable, quality, ethical product. Where there’s an antifreeze causing havoc in intake gaskets, there is a likelihood of lacking coverage. An extended warranty can protect a car owner from occurrences such as this so don’t hesitate to enroll in a warranty that will pull you out of an expensive, unanticipated manufacturer mistake.
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August 31st, 2006 by admin
Ford’s PZEV Focus
Out of respect for Ford, we will follow up yesterday’s not-so-charming report on the Ford dealership warranty 
fraud with a heart-warming reference to Ford’s PZEV Focus. In an attempt to raise awareness about Ford’s Focus model’s direct comparison to hybrid fuel efficiency, Ford is smacking PZEV labels on its Focus in California.
Along with auto manufacturers’ attempts at lower fuel emissions comes the mandatory requirement that the car must be covered by an extended warranty for a minimum of 15 years or 150,000 miles. According to the article cited in Auto Spectator, the manufacturer must provide this warranty to cover the PZEV standard in a guarantee that the car will remain emissions conscious.
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