Last reviewed June 18, 2026
TruthTuned Consumer Protection Guides help drivers examine dealership add-ons, vehicle contracts, financing products, maintenance plans, repairs, and ownership decisions using written questions instead of sales labels.
These resources provide general education. They do not replace the actual contract or advice from a qualified legal, insurance, financial, or repair professional.
Dealer add-ons and contracts
- Dealer Add-Ons Explained — a category-by-category decision framework.
- Dealer Add-On Checklist — a printable worksheet for price, provider, coverage, exclusions, and cancellation.
- Vehicle Service Contracts — coverage, claims, exclusions, cost, and cancellation.
- GAP Products Explained — compare dealer, lender, and insurer options using the actual agreement.
- Prepaid Maintenance Plans — compare included work with a realistic pay-as-you-go basket.
How to use these guides
- Ask for the actual agreement before signing.
- Record the cash price and financing effect.
- Identify the provider, administrator, and claims contact.
- Read coverage and exclusions together.
- Confirm cancellation and refund handling in writing.
- Retain every signed agreement and submission receipt.
Article and video pairing
TruthTuned pairs written guides with companion videos when a verified video is available. The written article remains the source page for tables, contract questions, citations, reviewed dates, and updates. A video should summarize the decision framework and link back to the corresponding article; it should not introduce unsupported claims or replace the contract text.
| Topic | Written guide | Companion format |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer add-ons | Live | Explainer + printable checklist |
| Service contracts | Live | Coverage/exclusion walkthrough |
| GAP | Live | Loan-specific question walkthrough |
| Prepaid maintenance | Live | Contract-versus-service comparison |
Editorial standard
TruthTuned does not call every add-on a scam, promise a claim result, or invent typical pricing. Conclusions are limited to the reviewed documents and cited consumer resources. Commercial relationships must be disclosed and cannot determine coverage.