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You can purchase an extended warranty through a dealership or a third-party warranty company that specializes in extended vehicle protection. Dealership extended warranties are purchased directly from an auto dealership or manufacturer.

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.

Manufacturers usually require that you purchase an extended warranty on the day the vehicle is purchased or before the factory warranty expires. Third-party contracts can be purchased for new or used vehicles at any time. Some third-party provider coverage extends up to 250,000 miles.

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.

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.

If you keep or lease your car for less than the length of your factory coverage, you do not ? repeat, do not ? need an extended warranty. If you plan on keeping your car until the wheels fall off, you might consider buying an extended warranty to cover repairs in the car's fifth and sixth year or longer.

Once your warranty expires, it'll be up to you to pay for repairs. Now might be the time to break from your manufacturer's service schedule found in your manual, and tighten up the intervals between inspection and maintenance appointments.