Electric Vehicle Warranty and Repair Electric vehicles (EVs) have been gaining in popularity over the past decade. They can offer a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gas-powered vehicles. However, as with any new technology, there are many questions about EV repairs and warranties. With many new EV models on the market, it’s…
New And Used Extended Car Warranty Guide Canada If you’re buying (or own) a new or used car, deciding what extended warranty protection to get can be a challenge. There are likely several different providers and coverage options to choose from. It’s important to make an informed decision. You want to have the right protection…
How Do I Check If My Vehicle Is Still Under Warranty? When purchasing a used vehicle, you need to know if it comes with some of the original manufacturer’s warranty. If you bought your vehicle brand new, keeping track of warranty expirations isn’t always easy. What’s covered and for how long will differ from brand…
Beware of The Increasing Costs of Vehicle Repairs It wasn’t that long ago that a fairly handy and determined automobile owner could do most of their own vehicle repairs. Need to replace an alternator? Easy — grab a repair manual or look the information up online, pick up the necessary replacement parts, and take a…
The Difference Between Comprehensive And Powertrain Warranty What’s the difference between a comprehensive and powertrain warranty? If you’ve ever bought a brand-new vehicle, you may have noticed something about the warranty coverage. There are a bunch of different warranties! Manufacturer warranty coverage varies from brand to brand. It can include varied protection for specific parts…
Frequently Asked Questions About Insuring Off-Warranty Vehicles Are you interested in purchasing an extended warranty for your off-warranty vehicle, but still have questions about what is available to you and how the coverage works? You’re certainly not alone. We here at Obvi recently launched our brand-new off-warranty program, and we want interested customers to be…
When you buy an extended warranty product, how do you know that you’re making a secure purchase? It’s a fair question and one that many drivers ask for a reason. For decades Canadians had no choice, and there were companies that sold extended automobile warranties that weren’t always honest or reputable, and these companies gave…
One of the questions that Obvi team members receive regularly goes something like this: “Will dealerships honour your warranties?” This question has its roots in how the world of automobile extended warranties used to be. For a long time, extended warranties could only be bought from dealerships or directly from manufacturers, and drivers would be…
How does Obvi handle my claims? How do I make a claim? In the event of a claim, you can take your vehicle to any licensed repair facility in North America, including dealerships, and instruct them to forward the estimate to claims@obvi.ca. Once received, we will review the claim, approve it and pay the shop…
5 Tips For Trading In or Privately Selling Your Vehicle So, you’ve decided that, for one reason or another, you want to switch from your current car to a new one, either by trading it into a dealership or by selling it privately. What’s the next step you should take? There are a few, actually!…
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