Friday, November 23, 2007

Extended Car Warranty - Used Cars & Extended Warranties

by Buck Johnson

The basic definition of an extended auto warranty is that it is protection against any mechanical failures and breakdown of your car. Once the manufactures warranty runs out than you should consider getting an extended warranty for you car, an extended warranty will give you the peace of mind to know that you will not have to incur any unexpected cost that are associated with a breakdown.

If you purchase a used car you can get an extended warranty for the car. You should always check to see if there is a warranty that is already associated with the car as warranties are transferable. Since most warranties are transferable than this can be a major cost that you can avoid when you purchase a used car. There are many companies that specialize in used car warranties so you can always look at getting a quote for your used car if there is not already one that comes with the car.

When looking for a warranty for your car consider how many miles you plan on traveling in the car. Most warranties are will come with a mileage or a year ending date so if you look at a warranty that is 36,000 miles/3 years than it will end whichever comes first. So for example, if you put 36,000 miles on the car in the first 2 years than the warranty will no longer cover your car. If you have the car for over 3 years and you have not reached the 36,000 mile limit it will not cover the car. This is why it is important to consider how many miles you will be traveling before you get a warranty.

If you are getting a warranty for a used car make sure you know what is covered. When you buy a new car pretty much everything is covered because the likelihood of a mechanical failure is minimal. When you get a warranty for a used car you want to make sure that you realize everything that is covered because the last thing you want is to have your car break down and not to be covered after you have been making the monthly payments.

Another advantage of a warranty is that they provide road side assistance. If you are out on the road and your car breaks down than they will get a tow truck to your location and you do not have to worry about the expense. This is especially good for somebody who does not have the mechanical background to fix cars or even change a flat tire.

An extended warranty for a used car can be a god send for some people. If you have purchased a used car or are considering buying a used car you may want to look at getting a warranty. Most companies will provide you with a free quote so you really have nothing to lose.

For a free no obligation quote for a warranty on your car go to www.bigautowarranty.info! It does not matter the year or mileage you can get a quote.

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