An aftermarket auto warranty has the advantages of being able to both extend the life of an existing warranty and its coverage benefits.  It is therefore commonly referred to as the extended warranty.  The aftermarket auto warranty is one that, unlike the new or used auto warranty, must be purchased from a dealer.  The good thing about this purchase however is that you are not bound to purchase the aftermarket auto warranty from the same dealer as you bought your vehicle from, nor do you have to buy the aftermarket auto warranty in the very instance that you buy your vehicle.

When purchasing your aftermarket auto warranty, it is almost always advised not to purchase it from the dealership company where you bought your car – simply because dealers usually mark up the price of the warranty to exorbitant prices at your expense.  In addition, a dealer might try to impress upon you the importance of purchasing the warranty right then and there – do not be fooled.  This is only salesman talk to try to trick your money out of your hands.  The aftermarket auto warranty is merely an extension of a warranty that you would already have; and in the instances where it is to be used exclusively as your only warranty, remember that you could purchase it for more than half the price in some instances from independent dealers or providers.