If a trip is coming up, compare the date and mileage when coverage could start with your departure date. A quote in hand does not show that a repair during the trip will qualify.
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What to check before you buy
Check waiting periods, eligible facilities along the route, and who must authorize towing or repairs. Save the administrator’s number and separately check any roadside benefits you already have.
Work through your own numbers
If a hypothetical offer requires 500 additional miles and you will drive only 120 before departure, 380 miles of that requirement would remain at the start of the trip. Check the time requirement separately.
For a closer look, see our related buying guide. The FTC’s auto warranty and service contract guide explains what to review before signing.
