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Extended Warranties and Service Contracts

government consumer-protection guidance Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Advice, March 2023 (page modified 2025)

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“A service contract costs extra, is separate from the included warranty, may duplicate it, and should be compared on costs, coverage limits, and claims process”

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