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Understanding The Provisions Of Your Extended Auto
Warranty
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by:
Colin P
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An extended auto warranty can be a confusing
document for many people. Indeed, there are very few people who
actually completely understand the terms and conditions -- and the
requirements placed on the consumer -- associated with an extended auto
warranty. In this article, the reader is provided with a general
overview of the standard terms and conditions associated with an
extended auto warranty.
By understanding the terms, conditions and provisions of an extended
auto warranty, you can determine if the added protection is right for
you. Do keep in mind that when you purchase a new automobile, the
manufacturer provides you with a relatively comprehensive warranty at
no additional charge. As a general rule, an extended auto warranty
expands the term that the manufacturer’s warranty will remain
in place. For example, there are warranties available that will expand
the length of coverage from a standard three year term to five or even
ten years. (In some instances the extended warranty will also broaden
the items that are covered by at least some degree.)
When considering the purchase of an extended auto warranty, you need to
closely examine what precisely you will gain by paying additional money
for the added protection. As mentioned, the primary benefit that can be
had by purchasing most extended warranties is a lengthening of the
amount of time the automobile will be protected by the warranty
coverage. Extending the warranty may not make practical sense in some
situations. For example, if you have purchased a new automobile that
comes with a standard three year warranty coverage, you will not want
to obtain extended protection if you will not own the car much beyond
the three year term.
Some extended auto warranty plans also expand the breadth of coverage.
If you tend to be “hard” on a car, if you tend to
incur a significant number of bills for auto maintenance, repair and
the like, an extended and expanded warranty program that will provide
broader coverage may be a perfect idea for you.
There are a number of oftentimes overlooked elements associated with an
extended auto warranty that are extremely important. First of all, many
extended auto warranty plans require you to obtain service work on your
vehicle at a specific location. Many such plans require you to obtain
service work at the dealership or at another specifically authorized
service center. If you obtain service work elsewhere, you may void or
cancel the warranty all together.
Another common provision on most extended auto warranty plans oblige
you to obtain regular service on your vehicle within specifically
delineated timeframes. A failure to obtain such service will result in
the voiding or cancellation of the warranty.
In the final analysis, before you spend additional money on an extended
auto warranty, you need to take the time to weigh and balance the costs
and benefits, the obligations and recompenses that are associated with
the proposed warranty plan. By doing your homework in advance of
enrolling in any extended auto warranty plan you will make certain that
you elect the coverage that best meets your particular needs.
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