Consumers Warned Of Auto Warranty Calls

Wisconsin’s Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be wary of phone calls telling you your auto warranty is about to expire.

Almost 4,000 consumers around the country have filed complaints over the calls.

"It's coming from and independent third party trying to profit from the scares and problems we have in the manufacturing sector," said Ran Hoth with the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection said it has these concerns about the calls:

# Some appear to come from the auto manufacturer. In most cases, they don't. They are from a completely separate company.
# The callers are violating Wisconsin's No Call list.
# Most imply that your factory warranty is about to expire. Actually, these companies have no idea when your warranty expires or even if you have a warranty. Some consumers, out of fear, sign up for the service contract when they have plenty of time and mileage left on their factory warranty.

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