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Buying an Extended Warranty Online? What to Request Before Sharing Payment Details

Buying an Extended Warranty Online? What to Request Before Sharing Payment Details

Save the quote and independently confirm who is selling and administering the contract before entering payment information.

What to check before you buy

Request the complete form for your state, a copy of the payment schedule and a contact number you can verify independently. Ask whether advertised benefits are in the quoted plan or require a different option.

Work through your own numbers

Make one line for each unresolved item: seller identity, exact form, final price and payment recipient. If the sales page and the written offer disagree, get a corrected quote before checking out.

For a closer look, see our related buying guide. The FTC’s auto warranty and service contract guide explains what to review before signing.

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