Continental Warranty
580 Walnut
Cincinnati Ohio 45202
U.S.A.
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Continental Warranty - Comprehensive Covererage - What A Joke! BEWARE - BE VERY CAREFUL!! Awesome saleman - Awesome scam artist! Warranty coverage far from comprehensive!! Cincinnati, Ohio
1Author
3Consumer
2Employee/Owner
I ordered this warranty for my 2001 Honda Odyssey with 135000 miles on it. My salesman went over and over everything that it covered. I've had 2 major repairs since I purchased the warranty and neither was covered - a catalytic converter and the air condition compressor. When I called about coverage, they said only the engine, the transmission, and the water pump are covered. What a joke!!! Both of those are major parts. I would have thought if the a/c wasn't covered, at least the catalytic converter would be, it's engine related!! Obviously not. I spend way to much money to get the minimal coverage I have.
I immediately asked for a refund and I was told I would have to provide about a copy of my contract, proof of mileage, date I want the contract cancelled, and I could send if via mail or fax, then they would tell me how much my refund will be, according to the mileage and date of cancellation. I want a full refund. It's a joke!! BEWARE!! I should have checked the internet immediately. My salesman was excellent, and excellant scam artist. BE VERY CAREFUL!!
Jmartin
Port Neches, Texas
U.S.A.
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Updates & Rebuttals
#1 Employee
AUTHOR: Lonnie - Lynnwood (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Friday, October 10, 2008
POSTED: Friday, October 10, 2008
Anyone reading this complaint should know the following facts:
First and foremost we never claim to cover catalytic converters, they are emission items that don't fail or breakdown they simply wear out. We give every client 30 days to review the contract and in the contract it points out that we do not cover emissions items. We are very clear and up front on that point.
Secondly all of our plans except one cover the Air Conditioning Compressor, that plan is the car guard plan. It only covers engine, transmission, water pump and timing belt. It is our most basic plan and it is never referred to as Comprehensive or bumper to bumper.
The client who is writing this complaint had a full month to read his policy over and cancel if he was unsatisfied. I find this complaint not only illegitimate but also it is a small example of why consumer blog sites like this stain a reputable company when they have lived up to their end of the bargain.
Anyone reading this here are some suggestions:
A. Go to our website. www.continentalwarranty.net, all of our plans are listed on there. We list our components and have direct link to our insurance companies on that site.
B. When you read complaints on sites like this, and other consumer blog sites keep the following in mind, for every one complaint there are 50 happy and satisfied customers. Any legitimate company you do business with have some complaints, and in some cases we have made mistakes and we certainly have had sales people oversell a contract. But our process is sound, we give every single customer a fair opportunity to review the contract prior to final obligation.
Anyone who has questions or concerns about our policy, please contact me at lpitts@continentalwarranty.net or call 1-866-989-9100 Extension 1620
Lonnie Pitts Welcome Center Manager
#2 Consumer Suggestion
AUTHOR: M.k.z. - Boulder (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, October 11, 2008
POSTED: Saturday, October 11, 2008
Lonnie,
I agree that this customer's claim is not warranted. If he had thirty days to look over the agreement and failed to do so, then the surprise of the "non-covered" items are his fault, no one else.
However, when you state that for every complaint there are 50 happy customers, where is that from? That sounds like a "fact" and I would love to see where you found this bit of info from.
#3 Consumer Comment
AUTHOR: Erin - Houston (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, November 20, 2008
POSTED: Thursday, November 20, 2008
I agree that he should have read the terms in the 30 day time period that he was given. My only concern is that he was told that he would have to provide a copy of his contract. I do not see why that should be required. Should the provider not already have this documentation on file. With that being said it does sound like everything was handled according how the contract was written.
I normally advise people not enter into a contract with out seeing it first, but having the 30 day release agreement is the next best thing. Every contract that I have seen either specifically mentions what it does cover or is very clear on what it does not cover.
It sounds to me like this is a case of an unsatisfied customer that did not read what he signed.
#4 Consumer Comment
AUTHOR: Mike R - Jersey City (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, December 04, 2008
POSTED: Thursday, December 04, 2008
How come you do not let you customers see the contract before they purchase the plan? Other companies do. And no, it is not a well formulated plan overview, but an actual contract. I talked to your company once, and that's what i was told. Luckily I went with the other company, and what do you know, the contract is the same that I got in the e-mail before I bought the plan. Word for Word. They called you for info, got bad info, and it is their fault. That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard. I think the problem is that if you show people that contract before hand they would never buy it. Am I wrong?
#5 Ex-Employee
AUTHOR: Former Employee - Los Angeles (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Friday, December 05, 2008
POSTED: Friday, December 05, 2008
You're correct, but there's another hidden agenda.
If Continental Warranty gave out sample contracts, then the whole "you have to put down a deposit now" thing wouldn't work as successfully. Looking at the paperwork is part of the "benefit" of putting down that deposit!!!
Anyone of course reading this that has questions, comments or concerns let me know via email.
Continental Warranty former employee
former8882440925@gmail.com