January 9th, 2014 by Hal Moses
Any car owner can have peace of mind when taking their car to the mechanic if they have an auto warranty. Auto warranties cover maintenance and repair costs for your car. Here are three things you should keep in mind about your auto warranty:
1. Know where the auto warranty comes from. Is it coming from an aftermarket company or a manufacturer? It is essential to know who is handling your policy.
2. Read through the warranty in its entirety so that you know how long the warranty is going to last and so that you know what type of coverage you are receiving.
3. Know and perform all required maintenance on your car, since certain auto warranties will only stay valid if you get certain work done on your car. In addition, it is smart to keep all of your car’s maintenance and repair records in case you ever have to deal with a claim.
Auto warranties allow you to feel more at ease when taking your car into the shop to have maintenance and repairs done on it. If you want to get the most out of your auto warranty, know all of the details of it.
January 9th, 2014 by Hal Moses
Purchasing an auto warranty is a bit more risky if you do not know the rules and regulations of the warranty. It is a good idea for vehicle owners to hire professional car consultants who can help to guide them through the process or of buying an auto warranty. If the vehicle owner buys an auto warranty without seeking any assistance, there is a greater risk for purchasing a fraudulent warranty.
A fraudulent auto warranty refers to a warranty that has many different features and is priced extremely well, so much so that it seems like it can’t be true. However, the seller claiming to provide this auto warranty will not actually provide the services that are mentioned in it. In the used vehicle market, fraudulent auto warranties tend to come up often. This is why it is so important for consumers who want to buy used car warranties to proceed carefully throughout the process.
Due to the circulation of fraudulent auto warranties, the US administration created a law that is meant to protect consumers called the used car warranty law. This law is also known as the lemon law.
January 5th, 2014 by Hal Moses
A warranty is a guarantee made by a seller to a consumer for a product that is being sold. When a warranty is for a vehicle, it is a contract that covers the cost of replacement and repair of certain car parts for a specific period of time.
New car warranties provide various benefits. When a consumer buys a car from a manufacturer, they are given a guarantee that if there are defects or mechanical failures with the car, the cost to repair or replace those parts will be covered. There are two kinds of new car warranties. There is a bumper-to-bumper warranty, which provides coverage for the parts of the car from the front bumper to the back bumper. There is also a powertrain warranty that provides coverage for the parts of the car that make it run.
New car warranties offer motorists a sense of relief when getting bills from the mechanic.
January 5th, 2014 by Hal Moses
One of the most vital parts of your car is your transmission. However, it is one of the most expensive parts in your car to have replaced. If you own your car for a long period of time, there is a good chance that you eventually need to replace the transmission. Here are some clear signs that you are having transmission issues:
One sign is leaking transmission fluid. The fluid pools beneath your car when it is parked and can be easily identified by its red color. You then should check to see if there is any metal in the fluid. If there is metal, a new transmission is essential since broken metal is a sign that your transmission is worn down.
In addition, inspect the fluid levels in your car’s transmission. If they are low, this could be an indication that your transmission is burning too much fluid or overheating.
If you notice that your car is making rough transitions between gears, this is an indication of a transmission problem. Your gears could slip and take a longer time to switch between gears, resulting in a slower acceleration of your car.
Since transmission replacements are expensive, it is smart to look up an aftermarket auto warranty company and purchase an extended auto warranty in order to reduce the costs of your car repair bills. In addition, make sure that you buy an auto warranty that provides the right amount of coverage for your car.
January 1st, 2014 by Hal Moses
Many motorists are starting to make the switch to hybrid cars for various reasons. The main two reasons are a sharp increase in gas prices and a desire to protect the environment. There are a lot of things that you should know about hybrid cars before you choose whether or not they are right for you.
1. Hybrid cars help to protect the environment. This is because they run on less gas and can help to reduce the amount of smog in the air by as much as 90%.
2. There are many beneficial features in hybrid cars. They have good gas mileage and can get anywhere between 50 and 60 miles per gallon of gas. In addition, they do not need to get plugged in like an electric car because they will recharge as you drive. Also, they have a lower depreciation value and can be resold much easier. Lastly, if you drive a hybrid car, you may be able to get a tax rebate from the government.
3. A hybrid car will produce less noise. When you bring it to a full stop, it shuts down. This is helpful because you save gas. This is even more beneficial for drivers who are constantly driving in stop-and-go traffic.
4. Hybrid cars tend to be a bit more expensive. Though this is the case, the money is not wasted. Between the amount of money you save on gas and the amount of money you save on maintaining a hybrid car, it amounts to the total that you spend buying the car.
If you choose to switch to a hybrid car, it is wise to protect this investment with an auto warranty. An auto warranty will help lower the costs of maintenance and repair bills.
January 1st, 2014 by Hal Moses
The trade-in value of a vehicle is determined by how desirable it will be in the used car market. A vehicle that is in good shape, has an accident-free history, and hasn’t had multiple owners will have a higher trade-in value. One of the most important factors in the vehicle’s value whether or not it was properly maintained and serviced. If the owner of the vehicle had an extended auto warranty, it was likely serviced and maintained properly and regularly because the owner did not need to fret about the cost of maintenance and repairs.
When appraisers determine a vehicle’s value when it gets traded-in, they take many factors into consideration. They will look at whether or not maintenance was performed on a routine basis and also if and what major repairs were done on the vehicle. Vehicles under warranty generally have less mechanical issues since the owner did not worry about repair costs and got repairs and done right away. This is because the costs were covered by the auto warranty. Dealers want these vehicles to be sold on their lots since they are more reliable and reliability is important to consumers who want to buy a used vehicle.
If you want to ensure that your vehicle maintains a higher trade-in value, maintain it properly and regularly, as well as have necessary repairs performed right away. If you want to avoid any excessive service and repair costs, it is wise to purchase an extended auto warranty for your vehicle.
December 23rd, 2013 by Hal Moses
In today’s times, people are extremely dependent on their vehicles to get them through each day. If their vehicle is not running properly, there is a greater risk for experiencing a vehicle breakdown. This makes getting through the day a much harder task. In addition, the repairs that are required to get the car to run correctly again can be very costly.
When a motorist’s old car breaks down, they generally think it is better to just get another used car from the dealership. If they are lacking in the funds necessary to purchase the new vehicle or suffer from poor credit, a used car loan is the best option to help them make the purchase. There are places that will provide loans for people who want to buy a used vehicle.
After buying a vehicle, it is wise to purchase used car warranties that can cover the costs of repairs and maintenance that are necessary to keep the car running properly. If money is an issue, an auto warranty will provide peace of mind when bringing a vehicle into the shop for maintenance and repairs.
December 23rd, 2013 by Hal Moses
Usually, motorists will buy an aftermarket auto warranty or an extended auto warranty for their vehicles when their factory warranty is up. When you buy an aftermarket auto warranty, your warranty provider covers the costs of your bills for repair and replacements of specific parts of your vehicle. There are some things that you should think about when you plan on purchasing an aftermarket auto warranty.
An aftermarket auto warranty usually doesn’t cover costs for repairs that are a result of wear and tear. An aftermarket bumper-to-bumper warranty will cover the costs for replacement and repair of most of the parts of your vehicle. However, this generally excludes parts such as your tires, brakes, etc. The important thing to know is that there are companies out there that provide warranties that cover the costs of wear and tear parts as well as all of the other parts. It is wise to buy a warranty that covers wear and tear parts, even if it is more expensive than a normal mechanical warranty. The reason for this is because almost 80% of your vehicle repair expenses are a result of wear and tear problems. You can save a decent amount of money with an auto warranty that covers wear and tear issues. This is especially true if you have a vehicle that is older.
December 19th, 2013 by Hal Moses
An auto warranty is a smart purchase to make when investing in a new car. New car warranties can provide four types of coverage for your vehicle:
1. The first type of coverage that you can get is basic coverage, which is also known as a bumper-to-bumper warranty. This type of warranty covers all parts of the car from the back bumper to the front bumper.
2. A second type of coverage that you can get is a powertrain warranty. This type of coverage is for the parts of the car that make the car run such as the transmission, the drive axels, the engine, and the driveshaft.
3. Also, your auto warranty can cover rust and corrosion. This handles rust-through issues that you may encounter.
4. A last kind of coverage that you can get is roadside assistance. This service may be given to you if you have an active basic warranty. It provides professional assistance to you when you are stuck on the side of the road as a result of a vehicle breakdown. It provides many useful services like refueling assistance, towing, lockout assistance, and flat tire assistance.
If you want to further familiarize yourself with the details of the coverage that are in your auto warranty, look at you owner’s manual or warranty booklet. If you think that you still do not have enough coverage and decide you need more, it is a good idea to look into purchasing an extended auto warranty for your car.
October 5th, 2013 by Hal Moses
People have a tendency to obsess over their cars like they are their babies. They will wash and wax them daily to keep them looking shiny and new. However, though we love are cars so much, it is important to avoid paying unnecessary car costs. Here are some things that you may be wasting money on:
It is not always necessary to use premium gasoline in your car. Regular gasoline is less expensive and if it doesn’t cause your engine to knock, it is okay to fill your tank with it. The purpose of octane grades is to avoid engine knock. So, if regular gasoline does not cause engine knock in your car, it is okay for you to use it.
Generally, car manufacturers will suggest getting an oil change done every 5,000 to 7,000 miles. There are many motorists who think that it is necessary to get an oil change every 3,000 miles. This is really only necessary if you are extremely hard on your car.
In addition, motorists waste money by getting repairs done by a dealer. Independent shops will do a good job for a lower cost. Also, it is important to have an auto warranty for your car that will save you money on unnecessary car maintenance and repairs.
It is important to recognize where you are wasting money on your car so that you can make some habit changes in order to ease up on your wallet. Don’t let other people talk you into paying for car costs that are unnecessary.
