“Would you like an extra guarantee on the purchase of your device?”, It often sounds at the checkout of electrical chains. It seems like a smart investment: use your washing machine, fridge or oven for five years. But what really happens when your device breaks? How much does that extra warranty cost and what do you get in return? Is it a good investment or lost money? HLN consumer expert Safia Yachou investigated it.
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How electrical chains earn from your extra warranty: “With devices below 300 euros, it almost never provides financial benefits”
Bytaketonews
Oct 5, 2025