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Used Car Extended Warranty

By Seth Miller

Many Americans dream of driving a four- wheel, vehicle but cannot afford to buy one. A big used car market exists for people to get good deals on used vehicles. These used cars have repair problems that can take a toll.

Many car owners prefer newer models and will sell an old car every three or four years. As a result, the used car market grows every year. These used cars are appropriately priced according to their market value, but they need to be repaired and serviced in order to function properly. Certain car dealers and agencies conduct efficiency tests on used cars and certify them according to their condition. They also offer warranties on certain cars that usually range from six months to a year, depending on the dealer and the condition of the car.

Many warranty companies offer warranty contracts to used car buyers. The customer needs to be very aware of the various policies. Customers need to be careful of cheap, unknown companies that advertise in the market and on the Internet. It is advisable for customers to select reputed warranty companies in order to avoid getting cheated.

Some car warranty companies design their own auto warranties, whereas others use ready-made warranties. Some of the companies that advertise on the Internet do not provide bumper to bumper or wear and tear coverage and customers are not given the contract to read unless they buy it.

Most extended warranty policies have a lot of hidden clauses that need to be read and understood by the customers, before accepting them. A little research on the company and the warranty helps the customer immensely.

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Can I Get a Warranty on a Second Hand Car?

By Louis Rix

Just because you buy a car second hand it doesn’t mean that you don’t have rights. However, what rights you have will all depend on where you purchase the car from. Knowing what your rights are and what you can do about them can be a problem when it comes to second hand vehicles because the vehicle could have hidden faults or the conditions defined in order for the vehicle to meet satisfactory conditions is lower.

When buying a second hand car from a dealer, many will give you the option to pay for an extended warranty over the standard one year guarantee or something similar such as mechanic breakdown cover. However, while you are paying for peace of mind, it does come at a price.

The most important thing to remember if you do have a problem with a second hand car is to act as soon as the problem is discovered. This is because the outcome depends on the condition the vehicle was sold in and if you had the vehicle some time it could affect your claim.

If you bought the car from a dealer then the car must be fit for the purpose it is sold, in satisfactory condition and must meet the description which was given. Any defects must have been pointed out to the buyer by the dealer before the sale was made. If you have problems then it could be helpful to have the car evaluated by a professional.

If the car was bought at an auction then you might not have any rights under consumer law. If you have problems with a car purchased this way, then seek professional advice from the Citizens Advice. If you buy the car from a private seller then you do have rights but less than had you bought the car from a dealer. However the vehicle has to be as described, has to have the correct documentation and has to be road worthy.

Louis Rix is a Director of Netcars.co.uk, one of the UK's leading motoring websites. First established in January 2000, its mission is to become the UK's number one site for used car searches and motoring information. Netcars also provide Car Finance, loans and insurance.