A useful auto warranty tip for first time car owners, and any other vehicle owner for that matter, is figuring out whether or not to invest in an extended warranty at all or if it is even worth the extra cost that you would have to pay for it.  Most people buy used cars because this is all they may be able to afford at the point in time.  But ambitions are set higher and most of those same individuals dream of the day that they will drive a brand new car.  So buying a used car is the immediate solution to one problem, and the stepping-stone to achieving greater things. 
It is also a temporary move with the intention that the car would be sold in the not-so-distant future – as short as a couple of months or as long as a couple of years.  The question to ask oneself is therefore: do I, or do I not invest in an additional warranty plan for this vehicle?  True, it would save you the hassle of breakdown repairs and even roadside service assistance, but in the long run would you be paying more money for this plan than you need to for your immediate use?  Is the additional investment a worthy one?  Chances are that if your car is in good condition and looks to need little or no repairs or replacements, then your best option altogether is to forgo the extended warranty!