Car Warranty Buying Tips and Tricks
Car Warranties can be one of the most confusing maintentance items for any vehicle. There is a ton of conflicting advice out there on whether you should buy a warranty for new cars, used cars, or at all. This is a List of some basic car warranty advice that should help you to get the maximum value for minimum hassle out of a potential vehicle warranty.
Car Warranty Buying Tip #1: Know your Coverage
These days when you buy a new or even a used car they often come with an existing warranty. Ranging from 30 days or a few thousand miles all the way up to several years and a hundred thousand miles or more.
What Kind of Warranty Coverage do you Already Have?
Read your Auto Warranty before you Buy
If your new or used car already has a warranty that you feel meets your needs, it may not be in your best interests to purchase an additional vehicle warranty. My new truck I bought in 2006 had a 3 year 60,000 mile warranty covering some parts of the vehicle and a 5 year 100,000 mile warranty covering other parts. In cases like this it often makes more sense to just put a little money aside each month to cover any unforseen repairs. New cars often don't need major repairs outside of their warranties in the first few years of ownership.
Car Warranty Tip #2 : Know Your Vehicle's History
Does your vehicle model have a history of poor reliability? Go to Kelly Blue Book or the NADA Guide and check your vehicles reliability rating. If it's poor, it may make sense to investigate an extended warranty for your car.
Read up on Extended Warranties for your Vehicle
Books and Guides about Car Warranties
Auto Warranty Tip #3 : Shop Around for the Best Rates
Car Warranty Comparison Services
If you decide that a Car Warranty is something you need, it makes sense to shop around for the best rates, just like when you bought the vehicle.
Below I've listed a few of the Car Warranty Comparison Services that I have found. I believe that they are all free to use so go ahead and give a few a try and see what kind of cost you are lookking at
Below I've listed a few of the Car Warranty Comparison Services that I have found. I believe that they are all free to use so go ahead and give a few a try and see what kind of cost you are lookking at
- My Choice Auto Warranty
- My Choice can provide Extended Warranty quotes that cover the following :
Comprehensive Coverage
Emissions System
Seals and Gaskets
Damage due to overheating
Roadside Assistance Membership
Unlimited Claims - Warranty Prices
- Warranty Prices searches to find car warranties that are up to 60% off many published rates.
- Carchex Warranty Quotes
- These Auto Warranty quotes are provided by the industry leading Carchex firm. They search a ton of warranty companies to find the best rates for your particular vehicle.
New Car Buyers Beware - Your Warranty may be Voided
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Daniel
May 17, 2011 @ 10:19 am | delete
- I set up a policy on my 2004 Nissan with United Repair Programs. I understand macco's point, but i love my car, and old(er) vehicles need the coverage more than a newer one would!
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macco1234
Jun 7, 2010 @ 8:13 am | delete
- I wouldnt even risk older cars with warranties now, you can lease brand new cars for peanuts and not have the worry of it breaking down etc.
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nibs007 May 12, 2010 @ 10:07 am | delete
- We have just launched a used cars website that all the cars come with a car warranty
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Jason
Apr 29, 2009 @ 11:06 pm | delete
- Carchex doesn't sell warranties Jeb. They are simply a service that helps you locate warranties at good prices. You and the carchexsucks website are full of boloney. I hope Car Chex sues that website.
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Jeb
Mar 31, 2009 @ 5:03 pm | delete
- I bought a carchex warranty and they were super helpful until I actually had a repair, then they started to give me the runaround and try to justify denying my claim. Apparently there a number of others who have had similar experiences. Carchex Sucks is a website someone put together that talks about some of these examples www.carchexsucks.com
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