Extended auto warranty companies charge far more than the stated deductible
A vehicle owner with an extended warranty and a stated $300 deductible was billed over $7,000 for a covered repair after a 92-day repair process, with no rental car coverage provided despite the extended delay. The gap between promised deductible terms and actual out-of-pocket costs leaves warranty holders financially exposed.
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