Knowing what you’re getting beforehand will prevent you from buying a cheap but useless warranty.

When you’re shopping for an extended auto warranty, particularly on a used car, buying based on price or mileage alone may seem like it saves you money in the short run.

The truth is, all the factors of purchasing warranty coverage for your vehicle must be balanced according to your personal needs.

You should take the following things into consideration before you buy.

• Is the mileage limit close to the number of miles on my car?
• What is the reputation of the company from which I’m purchasing this warranty? How long have they been around?
• What is the time limit on my extended warranty?
• Exactly what is covered in this warranty? Is it Powertrain, Component, and Bumper to Bumper?
• What is the deductible?

It’s important to know not just what your costs are, but how they will keep your future costs low, how well can they help you keep your car in great shape. and for how long.

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• Extended Warranty for Any Vehicle
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