Article: SCIC Issues Tips For Buying Automobile Service Contracts and Avoiding Scams.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC) today issued consumer tips and information on purchasing and using service contracts (sometimes called extended warranties) and avoiding scams. The SCIC (http://www.go-scic.com/) advocates for the regulation of the service contract industry and works with state legislatures and regulators to implement consumer protection laws.

"The vast majority of service contracts are sold by reputable, licensed companies that abide by current regulations, adhere to high principles of customer service, and are protected by financial reserves and/or insurance," said Timothy J. Meenan, ...

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