April 2011 News

Do Dealers Offer Different Types of Used Car Warranties?

28/04/2011 14:00:00

When it comes to the task of buying a used car, buyers find that sometimes dealers will sell the vehicles "as is", meaning that no warranty is forthcoming.  At other times, dealers will provide not one but two options for car warranties that customers can choose.  When confronted with the choice between two or more warranty ...

back | Read story | more from Car Warranty 

Points to Compare With Car Warranty Contracts

27/04/2011 11:00:01

It is not unusual for dealers to offer more than one type of car warranty contract.  When this is the case, buyers sometimes automatically grab for the one that seems to be closest to something they have had in the past.  Rather than making a snap decision, take a moment and look closely at each of the warranty plans that are offered ...

back | Read story | more from Car Warranty 

Changing Auto Warranties

26/04/2011 11:00:01

Not everyone is aware that providers sometimes offer a window of opportunity to change auto warranties after the purchase of a new or used vehicle.  While this is not always possible, many dealers allow some sort of time period after a purchase to revisit the warranty arrangements and make some adjustments to the plan.  Here are a co ...

back | Read story | more from Vehicle Warranty 

How Long Can I Maintain a Car Warranty?

21/04/2011 11:00:01

Securing the right car warranty is always a good idea, since the cover can be very helpful in deferring costs associated with malfunctions that are not connected with poor maintenance or some other action on the part of the owner.  One question that many people have when it comes to maintaining a car warranty is how long to keep the cover ...

back | Read story | more from Car Warranty 

Do Car Warranties Really Save Money?

20/04/2011 11:00:01

There are consumers who look upon car warranties as a waste of time and money.  After all, a warranty is really more of a "just in case" type of coverage that helps out in the event something goes wrong with the car.  With that in mind, is there really any point in buying an extended warranty plan?  The fact is that ca ...

back | Read story | more from Car Warranty 

Are all new Car Warranties the Same?

19/04/2011 11:00:01

Many consumers assume that if you have read one new car warranty, you have read them all.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  While most new car warranties do share certain characteristics, some of the details will always vary a bit.  Even basic new car warranties may be a little different, depending on the dealer or the ...

back | Read story | more from Car Warranty 

Reading Used Car Warranties

18/04/2011 14:00:00

Buying a used car often means having the choice between a couple of used car warranties offered through the dealer.  While the warranties may be limited, the fact is that it is important to know what is included with each warranty plan, especially if one is free and the other comes at an additional cost.  For this reason, taking the ...

back | Read story | more from Car Warranty 

Avoiding Fraud With Extended Auto Warranties

15/04/2011 11:00:02

Extended auto warranties can be very good, assuming that the issuer of the warranty plans happens to be legitimate.  In recent years, the incidence of fraud with car warranty plans has increased.  This makes it very important for consumers to know who they are dealing with, and that the warranty will in fact cover everything that is ...

back | Read story | more from Extended Warranty 

Dealer Car Warranties Versus Warranties From Independent Providers

14/04/2011 11:00:01

Consumers often don't think in terms of shopping around when it comes to car warranties.  The usual approach is to look over any warranty plans offered through the dealer, choose one, and not give the matter another thought.  While this can work out fine, the fact is that some consumers can do better by comparing those dealer war ...

back | Read story | more from Car Warranty 

What to Look for in a Second Hand Car Warranty

13/04/2011 11:00:03

When buying a previously owned vehicle, the dealer may or may not offer a second hand car warranty.  Should a warranty plan not be available from the dealer, you will need to turn your attention to independent providers in order to enjoy the benefits associated with maintaining a car warranty.  As you look into any warranty for the n ...

back | Read story | more from Car Warranty 

Keeping Multiple Copies of Your Auto Warranty

12/04/2011 14:00:00

As with any important financial document, it is often a good idea to make sure that several copies of your auto warranty are placed in strategic locations.  The idea is that if some sort of catastrophe should destroy one of the copies, you still have access to at least one of the others.  Here are some suggestions on where to keep th ...

back | Read story | more from Vehicle Warranty 

Protecting Your Car Warranty Rights

11/04/2011 11:00:01

While holding a car warranty usually provides no great difficulties when it comes to claiming the benefits found in the terms and conditions, there may occasionally be a situation in which there is some doubt as to whether the terms of the warranty actually cover a certain repair or replacement.  When this is the case, it is important to ...

back | Read story | more from Car Warranty 

What Auto Warranties Require of You

08/04/2011 14:00:00

Auto warranties provide a lot of protection for car owners.  Most warranties help cover expenses associated with major repairs that are covered in the terms and conditions, and may even help with routine maintenance costs.  In exchange for the coverage, most auto warranties do require a little effort on the part of car owners in orde ...

back | Read story | more from Motor Warranty 

Why you Need an Extended Car Warranty

07/04/2011 11:00:01

When buying a new or used car, it is not unusual for buyers to be offered the opportunity to purchase an extended car warranty.  Some consider this to be an essentially worthless purchase, and not worth the money.  The fact is that there are often compelling reasons why going with an extended auto warranty just makes sense.  Thi ...

back | Read story | more from Extended Warranty 

When Dealers do not Offer Extended Auto Warranties

06/04/2011 11:00:01

Just because the dealer where you bought your used car does not offer extended auto warranties, that is no reason to assume you are stuck with no warranty plan or even one that is not all that great.  The fact is that many independent warranty providers would be happy to extend coverage to you.  All it takes is finding the right one, ...

back | Read story | more from Extended Warranty 

Comparing Car Warranties With Different Providers

05/04/2011 14:00:00

Thanks to the internet, the task of comparing different car warranties offered by various providers has never been easier.  Instead of simply going with whatever plan or plans the local car dealer offers, taking the time to consider alternative options could mean saving a lot of money without sacrificing any of the benefits.  In fact ...

back | Read story | more from Motor Warranty 

Upgrading an Auto Warranty

04/04/2011 11:00:01

Consumers sometimes think that once they have made a selection of an auto warranty, they are stuck with the decision.  Actually, there are instances in which car owners can choose to upgrade the warranty at a later date.  The trick is to understand the policies and procedures of the warranty provider and determine if you fall into th ...

back | Read story | more from Motor Warranty 

Why Shop Online for a Car Warranty

01/04/2011 17:00:04

While most consumers know that shopping online has become more common, not everyone thinks in terms of buying a car warranty online.  In fact there are several reasons why shopping online for an auto warranty just makes sense.  Among the benefits include the chance to compare plans offered by several different providers and also the ...

back | Read story | more from Car Warranty 

Risks of not Renewing Your Car Warranty

01/04/2011 14:00:00

Many new car owners will go along with securing a car warranty when they first buy the car, but are somewhat reluctant to renew the warranty after they have owned the car for a few years.  In some cases, they simply do not see the point.  Assuming that the car is now paid for and there has never been the need to use the warranty to c ...

back | Read story | more from Extended Warranty