Not always a scam: What to know about extended car warranties
No doubt car warranties have gotten a bad reputation.
Well, many of the phone calls you might receive are scams; others offer coverage. An expert weighs in on how much coverage you can get for your vehicle.
Check out the video above for the full Trust Index story.
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Jason is Local 4’s utility infielder. In addition to anchoring the morning newscast, he often reports on a variety of stories from the tragic, like the shootings at Michigan State, to the off-beat, like great gas station food.
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