Extended Warranty Story

[Kent]

Al Powell wrote:
> I got the car back three days later.  Under that warranty, I paid 10% 
> of repairs, so it cost me $100 to get the car back.  Including the 
> warranty and co-pay, I had just invested $500, and by doing so, I 
> saved $500 on the cost of the rack.  In other words, I paid for the 
> warranty with that repair, and still had a warranty left.

Of course, if his suggestion to "keep an eye on the rack" had raised 
the proper red flag, you could have said, "Fix it before I buy it," and
saved yourself $500.

When asked by any sales person if I want the extended warranty, I ask, 
"Do you think I need it? Maybe I shouldn't buy this ______ if it isn't 
reliable." They change their tune fast.

Regards,
Kent McLean
'89 200 TQ