
Judging by all the fine print and the number of consumer complaints these plans generate, we say no way.Ĭonsumers’ Checkbook has long advised against purchasing any type of mini-insurance policy, including home warranties, service contracts for electronics, trip protection plans, water-and-sewer line coverage, and others.

Or robocalls warning you that your car’s warranty is about to expire.Īnnoyances aside, you’re probably wondering whether these plans are worth the thousands of dollars you’d pay for coverage.

You’ve likely experienced a sales pitch for a vehicle service contract, also known as an extended warranty, whether it’s from rapper-turned-actor Ice-T or from ESPN’s Chris Berman hawking plans for CarShield.
