Very seldom. If you are buying a car with a good reliability record, then do not waste your money. If you decide to get an extended warranty, be very careful as there are some that are not worth the paper they are written on. Why extended warranties are a bad deal. 1. They Usually Cost More Than They're Worth 2. Warranty Work May Be Unreliable 3. The Warranty May Not Cover What You Think It Does 4. Warranty Underwriter May Go Out Of Business 5. The Extended Warranty May Overlap Manufacturer's Warranty 6. Under Law, It's Not Even A Warranty The Federal Trade Commission says consumers, before signing any extended coverage contract, should fully understand its terms and coverage. The agency also stresses that what consumers are actually buying is not an extended warranty but a "service contract." "A service contract is a promise to perform, or pay for, certain repairs or services. Although a service contract is sometimes called an extended warranty,' under federal law, it is not a warranty," the FTC said.
Yes you can. They will continue to contact you to offer extended warranties for many years after the regular warranty has expired. Typically it is not a good idea to purchase extended warranties.
Extended warranties are often sold separately from manufacturer warranties to offer longer protection from covering repair costs. Standard warranties are usually good for a year, while extended warranties can last two or three years. Purchasing an extended warranty comes with additional costs, so it is up to the homeowner to decide if paying for additional coverage is the right choice.
You can read about extended warranties on Edmunds.com. They have an article for whether or not to consider and what to look for. Not all vehicles are good candidates for extended warranties due to their comprehensive standard warranty.
I will say this, the extended warranty that you can get on an Outback is very nice and has one trait that separates it from most extended warranties on the market, it's in house. Most extended warranties are through 3rd party organizations that have a host of problems that make it best to avoid. Subaru's extended warranty is through Subaru and is good at any Subaru store in north America. That being said, it is up to you to determine if it is worth the price.
The dealerships are the places where you can get a good deal on an extended car warranty. They always explain the extended warranties after you're getting ready to close the deal.
You can compare the warranties online. By visiting pretty much any online site you can compare a number of options for the new warranty you choose to purchase.
Yes if you plan on keeping the car for a while after they warranty expires. If not they just get the basic warranty and it will good enough.
Some manufacturers have 5 year warranties included.Others offer extended warranty plans to their customers.
The AMA website (www.ama.ab.ca) as well as driving.ca have valuable articles outlining the benefits and potential disadvantages of extended warranties.
Yes, an extended warranty would cover a broken heater as long as it was from normal wear and tear. You can not have caused the problem to your heater. Extended warranties are always a good idea for vehicles, but especially the BMWs because their parts are very expensive compared to an American model. The labor rates may also be more than the average car.
The majority of freezers normally come with a one year warranty but Maytag freezers come with a 2 year warranty.
You can try buy.com and Tiger Direct. Both have no tax, and shipping is normally free. Don't forget to get extended warranties! Ebay is another place to try.