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Yes, you can always purchase an extended warranty after your manufacturer's warranty ends. Though most modern automakers have a clause that requires car owners to enroll in an extended warranty program before the manufacturer's warranty program ends.

Here are some steps you can take if you need repairs and you suspect the warranty period expired. Check the date.Check with others.Keep good records.Ask for coverage.Be realistic in your expectations.Cultivate and maintain relationships.Ask for a manager.

You can purchase an extended auto warranty at any time, although waiting until the original factory coverage has expired will generally mean paying a higher premium rate. The most advantageous time for purchase may be near the end of the original warranty term.

Regardless of whether you own a used or a new car, extended warranties are perfect if you need extra coverage or can't afford the expense of unexpected repairs. Once a factory warranty expires, it might be difficult to pay for the cost of necessary repairs, replacement parts, and labor without an extended warranty.

A limited warranty can mean virtually anything the manufacturer decides, so it is important to fully understand the meaning of ?limited? and read all fine print. Lifetime ? A lifetime warranty is a warranty against defects in materials and workmanship that has no time limit to make a claim.

An extended auto warranty is a service contract that covers car repairs beyond the time period of a manufacturer's warranty. These warranties typically cover the costs to repair or replace electrical or mechanical problems that are not covered by manufacturers' warranties.

When it comes to the long-term cost of your car, extended warranties are generally ?a bad deal,? says Gillis. In a Consumer Reports survey, 55% of people who purchased an extended warranty never touched it. Among those who did use the warranty, most saved less on repairs than they paid for the contract.