I guess a guy wants to come on with a statement then run and hide...
Claims of chevy giving personal assurances, nonsense.
Everyone who`s ever bought a car thought they were buying a quality veh., there`s no way you would go into a deal otherwise.

 

Had the bumper to bumper extended to 4 year 48,000 mile , part of the deal. No extra charge. Will trade in before warrantee expires.

 

Something I do on my cars is to spray linseed oil into the seams and under the car using an inexpensive sprayer. Works like a charm and the dirt/salt/etc hoses off. A local mechanic who was responsible for maintaining the public works vehicles told me about this. He pointed out that even the late 70s early 80s era trucks that were dinged and dented still had rust free bottoms on their doors and fenders. If you try it wear a disposible painters coverall and a hat because it don`t wash out.

 

If you buy the service contract when your car is new, you'll spend half as much than if you buy the service contract after the factory warranty is over.

Example:

Buy now; $700 for 5 year/60,000 miles.
Buy 3 year and 36,000 miles later; $1400 for 2 more years and 24,000 more miles.

So if you plan to keep your car long, buy now rather than later to save.

I know this for a fact because I'm in the car business.

By the way, they are not called "extended" service contracts. They are just called "Service Contracts". Legally speaking.

 

I sell service contracts all the time (not on cars but its the same idea), and one of my main selling points is that the longer you wait the more it will cost. Also if you keep a contract on it signing up for a new contract is also cheeper because they know that everthing has already been fixed and kept in top shape.

 

Ok, when you`re telling about/selling someone a "Service Contract", do you have a rationale why the original mfg. cover is overlapped with the "SC"?
Of course this is after you`ve given them your personal assurance that this is the finest, safest, highest quality,( and you don`t even know why they would want to extend service, because used as intended, it should never need repairs) item you sell.

 

well, when mine comes out of warranty im gonna have the father in law chop the top 4 inches

 

I got the impression from the previous (to remain un-named) poster`, that some dealers believe the HHR is such a well built veh. that they don`t even offer an extended warranty/service contract.
"Contract, schmontract, you don`t need no stinking contract, here take my card, you break down, you call ME, I`ll bring you MY car `til yours is fixed, no charge."

 

From the Chevrolet website:

CORROSION PROTECTION
Chevrolet vehicles are designed and built to resist corrosion.
All body and sheet metal components are warranted against rust-through corrosion for 6 years/100,000 miles (whichever comes first).
Application of additional rust-inhibiting materials is not required under the corrosion coverage and none is recommended. See your Chevrolet dealer for terms of this limited warranty.


As you can see, they do not say "Rustproof".

 

My speculation on overlapping coverage is probably for legal reasons. Since it's a contract, it must be effective immediately. Also there are different kinds of service contracts available. You may have a Maintenance and Repair contract that covers oil changes, tire rotations, etc. That would have to be effective immediately. Hopefully that will give you some insight on why the coverage overlaps.

With today's technology, every vehicle from a major manufacturer is well built. Maintenance is key to having a trouble free car. We all know that as well built as anything can be, there are going to be some unforeseen issues that will arrive. Vehicle service contracts are similar to auto insurance. You certainly hope you will not have to use it, but you do not want the risk or uncertainty of paying for an accident repair or theft.

If anyone is interested in knowing more about service contracts, I suggest going to www.gmprotectionplan.com