UK Car Warranties
If you’ve tried to buy an extended car warranty in the UK then you’ll probably be aware that the process is more complex and more costly than it should be. Cheaper car warranties are now being promised, but how do consumers go about finding the best deal?
The basic principle behind car warranties is a sound one. The idea is that you pay a flat fee and in return you receive cover in case your vehicle runs into problems.
Given that it all sounds so simple, why is it that buying a warranty always seems so difficult?
Many UK car owners complain that they are consistently paying too much for their policies. One problem has undoubtedly been the way that the UK car warranty market has traditionally operated.
Independent car warranty companies have looked to sell their policies to car dealerships and other car retailers. Those retailers have then sold the warranties on to consumers.
This approach enabled warranty companies to get easy access to market, while allowing car retailers to make a little extra when selling vehicles.
The big losers in this scenario have often been car owners. With a seemingly limited choice, we’ve been forced to purchase warranty agreements from car dealerships, often leading to us paying inflated prices.
The situation now looks set to change. A number of specialist warranty firms have realised that they can get access to consumers via the internet. They are now, as a result, looking to sell direct to car owners.
Such a change in stance brings with it the promise of lower prices and an increasing amount of transparency.
If we can compare prices online then we’re in a much better position to find the best deal.
UK consumers can finally take advantage of lower prices to get discounted rates on car warranties.
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Diminished Value- The Biggest Secret in the Insurance Company
Portland, Ore., 2008 – The Appraisal Group of America is an expert in the field of Diminished Value. If you’ve never heard of it before it’s important to know because it could cost you thousands of dollars. Any consumer seeking to recovery the maximum possible from automobile accident appraisals should find out all they can about this hidden fact.
If your car is newer than 2002 and the accident was not your fault, Diminished Value is due to you and can be paid nationally by every insurance company. Diminished Value Claims can be worth 20-50% of the vehicle’s resale value, typically worth in the thousands. Typical claims for Diminished Value scenarios can run around $4,000 -$15,000 for a single claim and estimates on luxury high end vehicles can get even higher amounts.
Research shows that 55% of consumers would not buy a car if had been in an accident and over 80% would want a huge discount on the price before they would consider such a purchase. A study completed by the State of Florida determined “uncompensated losses” due to “decreased value” were estimated to be worth over twenty billion dollars in the United States.
When a demand for diminished value is made, insurance companies may deny diminished value has happened. Claimants need to support their diminished value claims with an expert appraisal that can determine that diminished value has occurred. Appraisal Group of America fights to get you the settlement that you’re entitled to – all across the nation.
Jack Donnelly – LTC US Army (Ret) a total loss client says it all -
“Thanks for your tenacious persistence in prosecuting my claim with USAA… Without your expertise I never would have gotten the over $21K plus tax from them. I have recommended you to friends and will continue to do so in the future.”
Terry Fisher, Automobile Diminished Value Expert gets consumers millions of dollars for Diminished Value Claims. Even if your claim has already been settled, you can still file a separate Diminished Value claim as long as the repairs are recent.
You can contact Terry Fisher at Autoloss.com and get a free quote online for your diminished value appraisal. Call them Toll-Free at (877) 655-1661.
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