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No tricks, just contracts: What to ask before buying an extended car warranty 

Mohammed Ahsan
Mohammed Ahsan
Mohammed Ahsan
Reporter · Alpharetta, GA

Mohammed is a tech journalist with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Georgia. His previous work includes writing for NPR affiliate GPB News, where he focused on how technology intersects with daily life in Georgia.

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Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7:19 PM · 1 min read
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No tricks, just contracts: What to ask before buying an extended car warranty  — Kennesaw Technology news

What you’ll learn in this story: No tricks here — the questions that expose a weak extended warranty.That $2,000 treat for the dealer could haunt your car payment with interest.Why your factory warranty might already be the best costume — check if it transfers.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Forget ghosts and goblins. The scariest moment this Halloween could be sitting in a dealership’s finance office — after agreeing on a price — and being asked about an extended warranty. According to Consumer Reports, the finance and insurance office is often where buyers are offered add-ons after negotiations, including extended warranty coverage, also known as a vehicle service contract. Consumer Reports says an extended warranty can add $2,000 or more to a car’s price, plus interest if financed. The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) said extended warranties aren’t warranties at all under federal law. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) classifies them as service contracts, separat

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