Why An Extended Factory Car Warranty Can Be A Sign Of Confidence, And What This Means For You

Factory car warranty coverage has been getting plenty of press in recent times, as we have witnessed a quantum leap in the confidence manufacturers display in their vehicles. Although the standard one and three year warranties are still the industry standard, we are now seeing the start of the brave new world in which manufacturers are prepared to back their reliability record with a five year warranty. As you can imagine, this is doing their sales figures no harm at all. If you are considering buying a new vehicle, then these five year warranty offers should be given very serious consideration indeed.

Not every plan, however obvious, will suit everyone, and there are still valid reasons why you may feel that you should stick with the standard one or three year warranty. One of the most obvious examples of this is someone who likes to change their car every year without fail. Although is an expensive way to maintain your motoring life, as depreciation straight out of the showroom will account for much of the loss you have to take on each vehicle, there are those for whom this is well worth it. If you buy a five year warranty vehicle, you will obviously be paying some kind of premium for the warranty.

Having said that, the companies offering the five year warranties are still keeping the prices extremely competitive, which is why they are enjoying such success. Nevertheless, you will still be paying more to cover the warranty which you will never use. This is offset to some degree by the fact that the warranty can be passed on to the new owner, but it will still make more sense to buy a vehicle with less warranty if you know you are going to sell it again in one years time. The other option is the three year warranty, which will still give you something to pass on after one or two years, but which will give you a far greater range of models to choose from.

A factory extended warranty is offered by a dealer, either when you buy your vehicle, or as part of an after sales package. These extended warranties are well worth considering if you are the type of person who likes to buy a car and keep it for a few years, getting comfortable with it. This will be especially so if you use your car as part of your work, or if it is critical in getting you to and from work. The same will apply if there is some special circumstance in your life which will have the same effect, such as a family member who regularly needs to be taken for medical treatment.

When considering a factory extended warranty, you will need to compare it with the equivalent product on offer from competing third party companies. The fact that this is a competitive industry works in the buyer's favor, provided you are prepared to put in your due diligence and necessary research. The major consideration is to decide exactly how much coverage you need, and whether you are prepared to underwrite some of the risk yourself. You will get more flexibility on this with the third party than the factory car warranty.



 

 

 

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SMHS Launches New Website Design for its Low Cost Prescription Program
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Canada's First Insurance-Broker-Sold Extended Vehicle Warranty, High Road Warranty, Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary
VANCOUVER , Jan. 27, 2012 /CNW/ - High Road Warranty, the first extended vehicle warranty sold exclusively through Canada's network of insurance brokerages, celebrates its first anniversary February 1, ...


Virginia Oil Expert Challenges New California Vehicle Recommendations
The California Department of Resources encouraged motorists to wait longer between engine oil changes to help the environment, save money and become wiser consumers. The New York Times reported the state's findings were published after an extensive research study, and challenged the practices and advice of automotive industry experts...


Canada's First Insurance-Broker-Sold Extended Vehicle Warranty, High Road . - DigitalJournal.com (press release)

Canada's First Insurance-Broker-Sold Extended Vehicle Warranty, High Road .
DigitalJournal.com (press release)
"In the course of a year, we've essentially seen High Road Warranty develop from a start-up to a national brand." Over the course of their inaugural year, in addition to being the first extended car warranty in the Canadian insurance brokerage .

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Insured Auto Warranty Now Offering Emergency Roadside Assistance with Each . - PR.com (press release)

Insured Auto Warranty Now Offering Emergency Roadside Assistance with Each .
PR.com (press release)
Lake Zurich, IL, January 07, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Experts within the field of auto warranties, Insured Auto Warranty have recently announced that they will be provided emergency roadside assistance with each of the extended car warranty products in their .

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Check terms of certified used cars - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune

Check terms of certified used cars
Chicago Tribune
Cars.com states: "The biggest difference is that factory-backed programs offer a warranty that's backed by the factory at no cost to you, while with dealer-certified programs you usually have to buy an extended warranty from the dealer to ensure .

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Kia Canada launches the all-new Rio sedan
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MONDIAL WARRANTY SALES UP 8% IN 2011 - 3D Car Shows

MONDIAL WARRANTY SALES UP 8% IN 2011
3D Car Shows
This success is due in part to the launch of Mondial Assistance's innovative pay-as-you-go extended warranty cover, helping motorists manage costs and stay protected. Over the past year, Mondial Assistance UK has seen a shift towards older used car .

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Tata Nano, world's cheapest car, struggles to gain traction
MUMBAI (Reuters) - To kick sales of its ultra-low-cost Nano into higher gear, Tata Motors needs a lot more buyers like Vijay Govind Pisal, a sugar cane farmer in Ozarde in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Unable to afford a big vehicle to haul crops and fertilizer and unwilling to justify paying two or three times the price for a higher-end car given his limited usage, Pisal was sold on ...


Older cars cheaper to fix and 10% less likely to break down - Mirror.co.uk

Mirror.co.uk

Older cars cheaper to fix and 10% less likely to break down
Mirror.co.uk
Dated versions of the Vauxhall Zafira, Ford Fiesta, BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 have been identified as EURPeter PanEUR cars EUR as they do not show their age. Insurers Warranty Direct said the average repair bill for a Fiesta built between 2002 and 2008 was .
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SACCO BILL TO PROTECT USED CAR BUYERS WHEN VEHICLE FAILS INSPECTION ADVANCES . - Power Engineering Magazine

SACCO BILL TO PROTECT USED CAR BUYERS WHEN VEHICLE FAILS INSPECTION ADVANCES .
Power Engineering Magazine
However, under Senator Sacco's bill, a purchaser who waives the warranty and later discovers the emissions equipment is defective would still be guaranteed protection under the Lemon Law. "If a used car dealer sells a vehicle which isn't street legal .

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