Why do I keep getting phone calls about my car warranty?

If you own a vehicle and a phone, you may receive calls from scammers posing as representatives of a car dealer, manufacturer or insurer telling you that your auto warranty or insurance is about to expire. The call will include some sort of pitch for renewing your warranty or policy.

How do I get rid of warranty calls?

How to Stop Extended Car Warranty Robocalls

  1. Say that you already purchased a policy.
  2. Ask to be put on the Do No Call List.
  3. Block the caller.

Were calling about your cars extended warranty?

Any legitimate caller will leave a message,” Bartholme said. If you already have an auto warranty, call your provider. The FCC urges call recipients not to respond to anyone who is pressuring them to act quickly or to pay over the phone. If you have done either of these things, move quickly to protect yourself.

How do I stop spam calls about my car warranty?

Just hang up the phone. Screen incoming calls: If you have caller ID and don’t recognize an incoming call, don’t answer. If it’s important, they will leave a message and you can investigate the number to ensure it’s legit before calling them back.

How do I stop the car warranty in the mail?

Register your phone number with the National Do Not Call Registry. You may register online or by calling 1-888-382-1222 (TTY: 1-866-290-4236).

Is a car warranty worth it?

When it comes to the long-term cost of your car, extended warranties are generally “a bad deal,” says Gillis. In a Consumer Reports survey, 55% of people who purchased an extended warranty never touched it. Among those who did use the warranty, most saved less on repairs than they paid for the contract.

Why do I keep getting calls about extended warranty?

“The warranty calls exist because they’re really easy to do and they work,” Quilici explains. “Most of them are designed to sell people some sort of extended service contract (not a warranty) and use illegal robocalls as a form of lead generation.” There could be two reasons these people are calling.

Can I get a refund on extended warranty?

How to get your money back. You can cancel an extended warranty at any time and you’ll get a prorated refund for the unused portion of your policy. If the warranty was included in your loan, your car payment won’t drop, but you may pay off the car sooner after the refund is deducted from your balance.

How do I stop dealer warranty calls?

File a complaint: While it takes a few minutes, this can help officials track down scammers and end these dangerous calls. You can file a complaint with the FCC here. Or file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission here.