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An extended auto warranty is a necessary add-on that should be considered when purchasing and/or leasing a new car.  However, unless you know the details, you may be purchasing a warranty

An extended auto warranty can be defined as a contract that a dealership or warranty company offers to cover repairs under said contract.  There are two types of extended auto warranties: bumper-to-bumper and powertrain.

When you walk into a dealership and decide on a specific car, regardless of whether you lease or buy it, the terms are agreed upon.  The next step is that you are asked to step into the financial office wherein a discussion ensues regarding insurance and extended warranties.

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Purchasing a car can sometimes seem like a stressful business and additional extras like car warranty policies only add to the confusion. Fortunately, car warranty needn’t be as complicated as it sometimes sounds.

When you buy a new car from a car retailer, you will generally find that a one-year manufacturer’s warranty is offered as standard. After the first year has elapsed, you will need to consider what to do about extending the warranty.

Some retailers make this very easy by offering an additional year or two for free, as part of your purchase price.

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Not all car warranty deals are equal. When you come to purchase an extended car warranty policy you will undoubtedly have certain expectations about what you should receive for the money that you pay.

You need to be careful when you come to purchase a policy, as the cover on offer can vary considerably from one provider to the next. What seems like a great price deal may actually be a policy that does not provide the cover that you are looking for.

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Many new cars will come with a manufacturer’s warranty that will cover repairs during the initial period of car ownership. What happens when that period comes to an end and you are looking to extend your car warranty?

The answer to that question for many car owners is that they return to their car retailer and ask for an extended policy. The retailer often sells them a policy, but is it always a good deal for the consumer?

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One of the worries about buying a second hand car is often about how reliable the vehicle will be. Second hand car warranties can provide a good way of putting your mind at rest.

You’re probably aware of the existence of car warranties, but many UK car owners seem surprised to learn that it’s possible to take out a car warranty on a used car.

Indeed, independent car warranty companies have increasingly been looking to sell policies direct to the owners of used cars.

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The cost of running a car always seems to be higher than it should be. From petrol prices to insurance, costs always seem to be rising. Is car warranty also adding to the overall cost of car ownership?

Having car warranty in place should be a good idea. The basic principle does, after all, appear to make perfect sense.

By taking out a car warranty policy you are able to take much of the stress out of owning a vehicle. If your car suffers mechanical failure then you should at least be able to rely on the car warranty company to pay for any repairs.

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Car owners often find the issue of car warranty policies to be something that is surrounded by confusion. One query that many have is what happens to a car warranty when the vehicle itself is bought or sold.

As ever, there is no simple answer with car warranties. The problem comes from the fact that there are so many car warranty products on the market, with numerous providers and many differing terms and conditions.

Not all car warranties are equal. Indeed, the rules governing warranties can vary considerably from one provider to the next.

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Buying a second hand car can be a stressful transaction. One item that confuses many buyers is the issue of whether their purchase comes with car warranty included. We take a look at the UK situation.

Many of us have been through the stress of trying to buy a used car. Whether trying to deal with a private individual, or a pushy car salesman, trying to get a good deal on a used car without paying over the odds can be pretty tricky.

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Car warranty policies can take the stress out of car ownership, but are they always worth the money? Our investigations suggest that not all policies are equal.

The idea behind a car warranty is fairly simple - you receive cover on the cost of any repairs that are required on your car during the term of the policy.

Many car owners opt to take out such a policy, believing that warranties offer security, minimising the risk of having to spend more on keeping a car on the road.

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