Glossary / General

extended warranties

23 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Extra insurance you can buy for your car that pays for repairs after the original warranty ends, but it usually doesn’t cover everyday wear items.

Technical Definition

Extended warranties are aftermarket or dealer-provided insurance plans that cover repairs beyond the manufacturer’s original warranty period. They often exclude common wear-and-tear items and may have limits on coverage.

Hear It Discussed

"Here's another one. Extended warranties are a scam. Now this was something that I think was very popular because people, and this can still be the case depending on the extended warranty company"
Outdated Car Advice! | Ep. 343 TFL Car Chat 41:46

"One of the things I had in the article in the newsletter yesterday about extended warranties was some dealers will negotiate the price of the warranty with you, especially the dealers on my show."
Car Pro Radio Show May 16 26 Hour 2 CarPro Radio Show 26:03

"Good afternoon. Hey, I was calling about extended warranties. You've been talking about them on and off for the past couple of weeks, and as you know, I'm a regular listener, and I don't disagree..."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - March 21, 2026 - Hour 1 - Ron's Late Night Adventure Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 26:27