June 19th, 2007 by Darren Dunner
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When buying a new car it is essential to consider the new car warranty and its packages. New car warranty protects your finance in the event of auto recalls by the leading auto manufactures while also covering any defects or problems that can arise when you least expect!
Car manufacturers usually provide the first warranty that is included in the original price of a purchased vehicle. The warranties issued are usually based on the condition of the car. To obtain the best new car warranty you must understand the items being covered and your liabilities if buying a car with the prospective company. Their level of roadside assistance measures really good warranties.
Warranty information should be available in the owner’s manual that comes with the car. Sometimes it is advised that you obtain a new car warranty from a warranty company as compared to the car dealer, although many warranty companies offer warranty contracts to the car dealers. Customers are usually advised to read the warranty documents carefully because information can often be misleading. Always try dealing with a reputable warranty company that issues a fair new car warranty policy at a fair price.
June 18th, 2007 by Darren Dunner
When you purchase a new vehicle you need to be sure that you are getting top of the line new car warranty to go with it. A new car warranty covers and protects you from any manufacturer’s flaws or defects, and eases the financial burden of any unforeseen incidents, which can happen to your new vehicle.Â
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There are many things to consider when buying a new car, and probably most overlooked is a new car warranty. But do not be mistaken – all vehicles are not created equal and defects or problems do arise when you least expect or when you can least afford them. While some warranties only cover non-wear items and are valid for limited time periods, others cover repairs for much longer period – even up to 10 years. Imagine the difference a 10-year warranty could have on your pockets as opposed to a two-year warranty!Â
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It is also important to understand the type of warranty that you are getting when you buy a new car with a warranty. For just as surely as all new cars are not created equally, similarly all warranties are not the same, consequently total coverage will also not be the same. New car warranties can be limited simply to bumper-to-bumper warranties (which mean that you are guaranteed for everything except the wear items in your new car), or power-train warranties (which mean that all parts that make your car move are covered)
June 14th, 2007 by Darren Dunner
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Is my new car warranty enough? The question races through your mind like a thoroughbred at the racetrack. Is my new car warranty enough? After you have spent your life’s savings on what could probably be the most expensive thing that you will ever own, the question still plagues your mind – is my new car warranty enough? Quite differently though, we find that the majority of persons who do spend their life’s savings on the purchase of a new car do not even give the time of day to the thought of their new car warranty.Â
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A year later, however, your car stalls on you on the freeway as your radiator overheats. You call your service provider for a tow to the repair shop. Only now the question comes: is my new car warranty enough? You try to remember what the salesperson had told you about your car warranty. It is then that it occurs to you that your new car warranty had included roadside assistance services, and you search through your papers to find the toll free assistance number. Where did I put the warranty again? A year later and a little too late, you realize that your warranty provides roadside assistance for as long as your warranty is valid. Also a year later, you begin to wonder what your warranty covers – do I have bumper to bumper warranty, or wear and tear warranty? What is the cost to repair a radiator? Can it be repaired, or must I replace it? Should I have gotten an extended warranty, or at least made sure that I was covered for everything?
June 12th, 2007 by Darren Dunner
When you purchase a new vehicle you need to be sure that you are getting a top of the line new car warranty to go with it. A new car warranty covers and protects you from any manufacturer’s flaws or defects, and eases the financial burden of any unforeseen incidents, which can happen to your new vehicle.Â
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There are many things to consider when buying a new car, and probably the most overlooked is a new car warranty. But do not be mistaken – all vehicles are not created equal and defects or problems do arise when you least expect or when you can least afford them. While some warranties only cover non-wear items and are valid for limited time periods, others cover repairs for a much longer period – even up to 10 years. Imagine the difference a 10-year warranty could have on your pockets as opposed to a two-year warranty!Â
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It is also important to understand the type of warranty that you are getting when you buy a new car with a warranty. For just as surely as all new cars are not created equally, similarly all warranties are not the same, hence total coverage will also not be the same. New car warranties can be limited simply to a bumper-to-bumper warranty (which means that you are guaranteed for everything except the wear items in your new car), or power-train warranties (which mean that all parts that make your car move are covered).
June 11th, 2007 by Darren Dunner
Being a former consumer investigative reporter I was always asked by people about guarantees and warranties. Back in the 60’s, products didn’t have these guarantees and there was no need to as they were of good quality. Now a day’s all guarantees should be carefully reviewed.
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With the increase of foreign manufacturers, most products have a small asterisk saying conditions apply. The manufacturers and stores have today joined to provide the extended guarantee with the product guarantee for usually no more than 90 days. Shopping for a product with longest guarantee is always a good buy.
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For high ticket items like cars or computers the extra guarantee service is highly beneficial. Especially when you choose to shop on eBay, the extra guarantee from the power seller is worth the price. Always check for consumer feedback online and in blogs. And as more people are gaining awareness the manufacturers also have made necessary changes. In the near future they might even give you a lifetime guarantee or at least a one year guarantee.
June 5th, 2007 by Darren Dunner
Personal finance is the single most important thing any adult has to deal with in life. Being financially responsible will save people from getting into unnecessary debt. Knowing how much a person has and what they can spend ensures them that if they want to something, that they need to save for it. Being financially responsible branches out into various aspects of our lives which include something we use everyday, our cars.
For instance, an individual may go to purchase a car and negotiate the prices with the dealer and think that he has done a good job. However, after deciding on the model he or she wants, he may not realize that thousands of extra dollars are being added on to his final invoice. This is because the dealership has tacked on additional finance charges, and extra warranty costs.
This may transform the car shopper’s original dream of owning a car at the cheapest way possible into a nightmare. An option a car shopper can take is to purchase a new or used car warranty from a third party. Warranty companies offer programs that cost way less than what a dealer charges.
If the potential car owner is still interested in that car they are looking at, then they should consider saving extra money by buying a warranty else where.
June 4th, 2007 by Darren Dunner
An automotive warranty is a type of insurance coverage that is offered to car owners as an assurance against mechanical failures of the car. Warranties are provided for both new and used cars. However, the warranty offered on new cars is called a “new car warranty†and is given by a manufacturer to a car owner at the time of vehicle purchase.
Under the warranty program, it is declared that a vehicle being sold by a manufacturer is free from all kind of defects. In the event of a mechanical breakdown, the manufacturer is liable to repair the problems without charging the car owner for any expenses.
A new car warranty is further divided into two categories, namely a general warranty and power train warranty. A general warranty is also known as bumper-to-bumper and is usually for three years or offered for a distance of 36,000 miles, whichever is earlier. On the other hand, a power train warranty extends for a longer duration and covers the wheels and engine also.
A person needs to be cautious while choosing a warranty. First, it should meet the owner’s requirements and secondly all the documents should be read carefully to avoid any misconception.
June 1st, 2007 by Darren Dunner
New car warranty is an assurance given by the car manufacturer to the car owner for a specific span of time or mileage. During that span of time, replacement of damaged parts or repairs is done by the dealer. However, it cannot be mistaken for the insurance as are two different things
New car warranties are to ensure that if the car incurs any damages or is in need of repair during the coverage period, then the expenses will be covered by the manufacturer and services are performed by the dealership. Warranties are limited for a period of three years or 36000 miles whichever is acquired first. But the warranty buyer should be cautious and should read the terms and conditions of the car warranty before making a purchase.
He should make an extensive and a comparative study in order to strive for the best deals before spending his hard earned money. An important aspect of the original car warranty is power train or drive train warranty which has a wider coverage than the bumper to bumper warranty. Power train warranty covers problems related to engine transmission and differential. Another type of warranty is an adjustment warranty which lasts only for a short duration. New car warranty can also be negotiated and a person should look forward to acquire the best services.
May 31st, 2007 by Darren Dunner
A warranty is a kind of promise that is made by the seller for the product being sold. In case of car, warranties are an obligation that states the repair and replacement of the parts for a specified period of time. There are various kinds of warranties like lifetime, implied and express warranty.
The new car warranty comes automatically with the purchase of a new car. However, if one does not take the warranty at the time of car purchase, there is an advantage of it at any time and that too without paying any penalty charges. The service of a new car warranty offers a variety of benefits. When a manufacturer sells a car and offers the new car warranty, it is a kind of assurance given to a buyer that if the car has any mechanical defects or failure, it would be repaired or replaced free of costs. The type of new car warranties provided includes ‘bumper to bumper’ and ‘power train’ warranties. The bumper to bumper warranty covers non wear items like brakes and power train’ warranty offers the coverage for all items of a car.
Thus, it is always advisable to take the new car warranty so that you remain tension-free of all the repair bills.
May 30th, 2007 by Darren Dunner
With the increasing vehicles on the roads the need for warranties is also increasing. A warranty is the assurance given by one party to the other, usually from the car seller to the car buyer. It is a kind of treaty, which is legal, and both the parties are liable to honor it. A warranty for the new car is the guarantee from the seller that the product has no faults and is in perfect working conditions.
A warranty is of two types, namely new car warranty and aftermarket car warranty. New car warranty comes with the purchase of a new automobile. The cost of warranty is also one of the prime concerns while deciding which automobile to buy. However, these days the cost of warranty is included in the cost of automobile. Warranty is the coverage against the unanticipated repair cost and it can be either purchased from the dealer or the third party companies. Though buying warranty from dealers is expensive, but it is a safer option as they have the market standing. There are basically three types of warranties in the market, including bumper-to-bumper or power train warranties.
Therefore, warranties relives the car owner from the worry of cost of repairs, which one recurs in case of the breakdown.