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Check Out The Facts Before Buying A Car Warranty

Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 December 1969 15:59 Written by Dave Bern Saturday, 14 February 2009 08:54

Whether buying a new or used car you should always invest in a car warranty as this will save you a considerable sum of money if the vehicle breaks down or new parts are needed. There are several things that you need to take into consideration before you sign the warranty on any new or used vehicle that you buy.

Whether buying a new or used car you should always invest in a car warranty as this will save you a considerable sum of money if the vehicle breaks down or new parts are needed. There are several things that you need to take into consideration before you sign the warranty on any new or used vehicle that you buy.

Below we offer a few tips to help you when it comes to finding the right car warranty for you.

1. In you are intending to buy a used vehicle then first check to see if the manufacturer's warranty is still valid or if you are able to purchase an extended warranty for it. Normally such vehicles when purchased from dealers come with a limited short term warranty and which will certainly help to save you some money in the long term. However, if the used vehicle you are buying is only a couple of years old then the manufacturer's warranty may well still be valid.

2. Look at the owner's manual as this will clearly set out what is covered in the vehicles general warranty. Normally the manufacturer provides a warranty which covers either 3 years or 36,000 miles. Normally you will see in the owner's manual just what parts of the vehicle are covered by these warranties.

3. Look for those vehicles where you can get an extended or power train warranty which cover the vehicle for 60 months or 60,000 miles. However, although some companies offer such warranties as standard many cannot be purchased until after the original warranty on the vehicle has expired.

4. It is important that if you are going to purchase an extended warranty for your vehicle whether new or used then do so through a reputable company. Look for those who offer not only a variety of warranty plans but have been providing them for some considerable time such as Wynn's Auto Warranty, Carchex Auto Warranty or CNA Auto Warranty. Also arrange to read through all the terms and conditions of the plans before signing one. If you can go for those who not only cover the vehicle no matter where you are but also provide a money back guarantee if you are unsatisfied with it.

5. It is crucial that you read each of the car warranty plans you are considering through carefully before you sign on the dotted line. Look not just how long the warranty is in place for but also what time limits there are in place in which you can make a claim. Ideally you want a warranty that is going to protect your investment which is a considerable one.

A car warranty plan is not going to guarantee the length of life the vehicle but is purely as a way of guaranteeing that when purchased the vehicle was in good working order. There are going to be certain conditions which will limit the claims you can make against the warranty especially if you abuse or mishandle it. So this is another reason why all the warranty plan documentation should be read through carefully before you sign anything.