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The Vehicle Protection Association (VPA) is a non-profit trade association representing over 50 companies in the automotive services contracts industry. Our members include marketers, administrators, insurers, software providers, and finance companies.
Browse our site to find many useful resources related to vehicle service contracts.
- Certification
- Certification
- Certified Companies
- Members
- December 2009 Horizons Newsletter
- Login
- Members
- November 2009 Member Newsletter
- VPA Member Logo Use Instructions
- News
- Nationwide Automotive Protection Receives Certification from the Vehicle Protection Association (VPA)
- News
- Vehicle Protection Association (VPA) Announces Certification of StopRepairBills.com
- Vehicle Protection Association (VPA) to Hold Annual Meeting in Las Vegas on September 13, 2010
- Vehicle Protection Association Acts In Advance of Missouri Attorney General Enforcement Cases Against Certain Automotive Service Contract Vendors
- Vehicle Protection Association Adopts New Name
- Vehicle Protection Association Applauds New FTC Robo-Calling Regulations
- Vehicle Protection Association Approves Industry Standards
- Vehicle Protection Association Launches Certification-Audit Program to Evaluate Member Companies
- Vehicle Protection Association Offers Members On-Line Learning Program for Recently Approved Standards of Conduct
- Vehicle Protection Association Supports Proposed Statutes That Seek to Put an End to Call ID Spoofing
- VPA Offers Regulatory Training to Members
- Resources
- Are auto manufacturers involved with the creation and sale of vehicle service contracts?
- Are Automotive Protection Products Insured?
- Are Automotive Protection Products new?
- Are Automotive Protection Products regulated?
- Benefits of Purchasing a Vehicle Service Contract
- Can I purchase extensions and upgrades to my vehicle service contract?
- Can my claim amounts exceed the amount of money I paid for my vehicle service contract?
- Consumer Feedback
- Consumer Tip: Maintain Your Vehicle
- Customer Complaint
- Do I have to pay for my vehicle service contract in full at the time of purchase?
- Does the VPA offer a list of Automotive Protection Products that it believes are high-quality offerings?
- Does the VPA provide a list of trusted organizations and businesses?
- Does the VPA support the sale of Automotive Protection Products?
- Horizons April 2009
- Horizons August 2008
- Horizons August 2009
- Horizons February 2009
- Horizons March 2009
- Horizons May 2009
- Horizons October 2008
- Horizons October 2009
- Horizons September 2009
- How are vehicle service contract claims paid?
- How big is the market for Automotive Protection Products?
- How can I know that a given Automotive Protection Product is a good offering?
- How does a vehicle service contract deductible work?
- How does a vehicle service contract work?
- How does the Vehicle Protection Association (VPA) ensure that I, as a consumer, am protected from fraud, false advertising, or other exploitive practices?
- How to Purchase a Vehicle Service Contract
- If I get a vehicle service contract, can I still work with my local mechanic?
- Protection Products FAQ
- Questions to Ask When Purchasing a Vehicle Service Contract
- Regulatory Guide
- Resources
- The Difference Between a Manufacturer’s Warranty and a Vehicle Service Contract
- Types of Vehicle Service Contracts
- Vehicle Service Contract BBB and Insurer Ratings
- Vehicle Service Contracts FAQ
- VPA Member e-Newsletters
- What are Automotive Protection Products?
- What are the benefits of Automotive Protection Products?
- What does a vehicle service contract cover?
- What happens if I sell my car? Is my vehicle service contract transferrable?
- What happens to the money I pay for my vehicle service contract?
- What if I want to cancel my vehicle service contract?
- What is a vehicle service contract?
- What is an extended warranty?
- What role do Automotive Protection Products play in the overall economy?
- What should I look for when considering purchasing a vehicle service contract?
- What vehicle upkeep am I responsible for in order for my service contract to remain valid?
- What's the difference between a vehicle service contract and a manufacturer's warranty?
- Where can I take my vehicle for repairs?
- Who can I contact if I have a problem with my automotive service contract or its provider?
- Why do I need a vehicle service contract?
- Why do I need a vehicle service contract? Isn't my car covered by the original warranty?
- Why should I buy a vehicle service contract now? Especially if I still have a manufacturer's warranty?
- Will purchasing a vehicle service contract subject me to telemarketers and mailings from companies that may not be reputable?