| Why Should I Buy A Used Car Warranty? | | | | only standard parts can be fitted to the vehicle and |
| Even if the car you have just bought has been | | | | that engine or system modifications should not be |
| subjected to an independent vehicle inspection there | | | | carried out. It is also important to keep a record of all |
| are still potentially a large number of things that could | | | | servicing work that has been done. This will be |
| go wrong. Car warranty insurance is intended to | | | | needed when making a claim. The use of a vehicle |
| cover the cost of repairs due to electrical or | | | | may also be restricted. For instance, exclusions might |
| mechanical failure. Ultimately it is up to the buyer to | | | | apply if the car is used at a track day or for off |
| decide whether or not to take out a used car | | | | roading. Be aware that any pre-existing/ known faults |
| warranty. There is a risk that if you buy the wrong | | | | will not be covered by a used car warranty. |
| car warranty or that if you do not need to make a | | | | What Items Are Covered By A Used Car Warranty? |
| claim then you will lose out. On the other hand, if you | | | | A comprehensive used car warranty will cover failure |
| buy the right used car warranty and do need to | | | | of the following items: Engine, gearbox, brakes, |
| make a claim you will be very pleased that you took | | | | suspension, steering, ignition system, cooling system |
| one out. | | | | and electrical system. Car warranties do not normally |
| What Types Of Used Car Warranty Are Available? | | | | cover wear and tear items such as tyres. |
| There are two types of used car warranty: i) | | | | Are There Any Claim Limits? |
| Inclusion Warranty and ii) Exclusion Warranty. | | | | The total amount of any claims made will usually be |
| Inclusion car warranties list all of the items that are | | | | limited to the value of the vehicle. Additionally, there |
| covered under the warranty. At first glance it might | | | | may be claim limits applied to specific components or |
| seem that this is the better type of car warranty to | | | | systems. It is important to check this out before |
| take out. However, from the pages of items that are | | | | buying a used car warranty. |
| listed as being covered it can sometimes be difficult | | | | Where Should I Buy A Used Car Warranty? |
| to see exactly what is not covered. Exclusion car | | | | Many used car dealers will offer you a used car |
| warranties list all of the items that are not covered | | | | warranty with the car you plan to buy. Given that |
| under the car warranty. From this type of policy it | | | | the dealer will be getting commission on the car |
| might be easier to see exactly what items are being | | | | warranty insurance, it might be worth investigating |
| covered. | | | | how much it would cost for you to buy a car |
| Are There Any Clauses That Will Invalidate A | | | | warranty directly and then offering the dealer a |
| Warranty? | | | | correspondingly reduced amount for the car. If you |
| Usually the terms of the car warranty will state that | | | | decide to do this then be sure to compare what is |
| the car must be serviced at intervals as specified by | | | | on offer between the car warranty companies that |
| the manufacturer. e.g. an Intermediate service at 10 | | | | you approach. |
| 000 miles. The car warranty may also specify that | | | | |