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# Costly Car Repairs You Can Avoid: A Guide to Saving
BY: Endurance
PUBLISHED October 22, 2024
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Did you know the average vehicle in the U.S. is over 12 years old? And going up!
As your car ages, it’s more likely to suffer from mechanical issues, leading to unexpected repair bills. However, with regular maintenance and the right auto protection plan in place, you can reduce the likelihood of breakdowns and avoid costly surprises.
In this FREE information guide, we share tips to keep your car running smoothly and explain how an  can help cover expensive repairs, giving you peace of mind on the road.
**Find out how to save on repairs with Endurance:**
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For nearly 20 years,  direct-to-consumer auto protection provider on the market. We offer vehicle service contracts, more commonly known as extended warranties, to drivers of older vehicles, high-mileage vehicles, and even salvaged and rebuilt titles.
If you break down on your next road trip or even on your regular drive to work, we’re here for you with standard perks like 24/7 roadside assistance, rental car reimbursement, and trip interruption coverage. You can also choose your own mechanic or  using our convenient partnership with the RepairPal Network.
Don’t wait until a . Find the right vehicle coverage by speaking with an Endurance plan advisor at (800) 253-8203. You can also  via email or check out  for plan details and instant pricing.
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Copyright 2025 Endurance Warranty Services, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Disclosure: A Vehicle Service Contract (VSC) is often referred to as an “auto warranty” or an “extended car warranty,” but it is not a warranty. A VSC does, however, provide repair coverage for your vehicle after the manufacturer’s car warranty expires. A VSC is a contract between you and a VSC provider or administrator that states what is a covered repair and what is not. Not all vehicles qualify for coverage, and not all repairs may be covered by the VSC you purchase. See contract for details. Not available in MA. In California Endurance sells Mechanical Breakdown Insurance (MBI) underwritten by Security National Insurance Company and administered through Endurance Warranty Insurance Services, CA License #6009544. MBI is not a manufacturer's warranty; it provides repair coverage after your manufacturer's warranty expires.
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* Extended Car Warranty Waiting Period: Why It’s Worth the Wait
# Extended Car Warranty Waiting Period: Why It’s Worth the Wait
BY: Art Royzengurt
Updated February 12, 2024
Have you ever noticed that when you’re online shopping you’re excited at first but soon your mood changes? You’re browsing through page after page of cool electronics or trendy clothes but your excitement level goes down once you get to checkout.
It isn’t the final prices that affects your mood, it’s realizing that you’ll have to wait for your items. Soon, thoughts of yourself using your awesome new TV or rocking those new shoes begin to fade. Your transaction ends and the waiting game begins. This is how some feel about an extended car warranty waiting period.
The one thing that customers find  about an extended car warranty is the waiting period. We understand the fatigue, who likes to wait? Just like online shopping: You’ve paid for your items and you’re extremely excited, but at the end of the day you can’t actually do anything until they’re in your hand. With an extended car warranty waiting period, you can’t actually use you contract until your car breaks down.
The truth of it is nobody wants to have to wait for something, especially if it’s waiting for their car to fail. But an extended car warranty waiting period is necessary. The reason companies make drivers wait to  is to ensure their vehicle is working properly.
### An extended car warranty does not cover pre-existing conditions.
Now some may say: Hey, that’s not fair! In fact, we get this a lot. A lot of consumers’ vehicles have already started to break down. They see our advertisements and think that they will buy coverage and the contract will pay for the current repairs. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work this way. You couldn’t call a health insurance company and try to take out a contract on your way to the emergency room. You can’t do that with us either.
### An extended car warranty waiting period is your money-back guarantee.
Another reason that companies use the extended car warranty waiting period is for YOUR benefit. You get a full 30-days (sometimes more depending on contract selection) to make sure you have the . If you decide you aren’t happy or interested, we’ll cancel and refund your money. It’s as easy as that.
### An extended car warranty waiting period helps save you money.
Instead of having to spend money to send a costly inspector out to make sure your car is in working condition, there’s the waiting period. If we had to pay for an inspector to go see every vehicle we provide coverage to, prices would be much higher. This lowers prices and .
You see, we don’t use a waiting period to make you suffer. We actually use it for your benefit. And we even make up the wait time at the end of your contract. Don’t wait until you have a pre-existing condition, call us today and get ready for the world of … in 30-days of course!
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