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Extended contract sales now can mean future shop profits

Ford Motor Co. says 40 percent of its new-vehicle buyers get extended warranties

December 18, 2017 05:00 AM

The growth in sales of vehicle service contracts in recent years means more work — and more income — for dealerships’ fixed operations.

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