When getting your car extended warranty/VSC, you are going to want to ask yourself a few questions, namely: How old is my car? Does it have manufacturer warranty on it? How long am I planning to have the vehicle? Lastly, how much wear and tear am I going to see on this car?

How you answer will tell you how much you specifically are going to want to, and should, pay for your car's extended warranty/VSC.

Now, the lower the mileage on your car, the lower the cost of warranty. As you use a car, the warranty price will go up, and the manufacturer warranty will run out. So, always check for manufacturer warranty. Usually it will cover the first 3 years or 36,000 miles. Buying an extended warranty/VSC is for the purpose of extending the duration of that warranty, or for getting additional coverage. Some vehicles will have great manufacturer warranty, others will cover the bare minimum, like faulty parts. Look for exclusionary policies that gives you a short list of what they don't cover, as that means they cover everything else.

If you plan on holding on to the car for say 2-3 years, and the manufacturer's warranty is pretty decent, you might be set. If you do get extended warranty/VSC, make sure to check if the warranty can be transferred.

The length of time you might foreseeably be holding on to your vehicle will also tell you how much wear and tear you might see happening. Good extended warranty/VSC should cover you for this.

When shopping around for your car's extended warranty/VSC, you're going to be looking for a) an exclusionary policy, b) one that has nationwide coverage where you to choose where you go (and lets you pay directly to the repairer), and c) says who covers additional expenses like time and labor costs of the repairer. Buying warranty through your dealership might not be the best, as they often are just in-between sales persons.

The Toyota Prius, being a hybrid, can start adding up in out-of-pocket expenses once your 3-year manufacturer warranty runs out. Get it covered before that happens. As with all things, you do get what you pay for, and so you're going to have to weigh what you really need covered, versus excess stuff. $1600-$2000 is certainly reasonable for a 7-8 year warranty, especially if you get roadside assistance and car rental reimbursement.

Without a doubt, purchasing an extended warranty/VSC on a vehicle is the best thing that any car owner can do after the factory warranty has expired. In comparison to the event of a vehicle breakdown, purchasing an extended warranty/VSC for your vehicle is much cheaper.

For instance, if your vehicle had a small engine problem after the factory warranty has expired ? you would more than likely spend over $1000 dollars on a repair. With extended vehicle warranty/VSC coverage, you may be able to cut that down to as little as $1 per day. Not to mention, most repair shops charge anywhere from $80 - $100 per hour for labor alone.

Extended warranties/VSC can include simple drive-train mechanisms only, the entire car, and it can even cover roadside assistance in the event of a vehicle breakdown. Purchasing these extras will not cost very much more than you would pay for a can of soda on break everyday making it extremely worth the extra change.

When choosing an extended warranty/VSC for your vehicle, look for ?red-flag? language within the fine-print, that may say things such as ?at our discretion? etc. Many extended warranty/VSC providers will provide a cheap monthly rate while also giving the same a cheap plan. Also, find a company that is able to provide wear-and-tear coverage for your vehicle; which will protect against the normal everyday elements that are often more damaging than any other factor to your vehicle.

Again, the most important thing that a car owner can do for their vehicle, other than routine maintenance, is to purchase an extended warranty/VSC. Not only will it provide peace of mind in the event of a breakdown or mishap, but it will also give a reason to value the vehicle enough to take excellent care of it. Knowing that you will be able to drive your prized possession for many more years to come turns it from a vehicle into a valuable asset.

When getting your car extended warranty, you are going to want to ask yourself a few questions, namely: How old is my car? Does it have manufacturer warranty on it? How long am I planning to have the vehicle? Lastly, how much wear and tear am I going to see on this car?

How you answer will tell you how much you specifically are going to want to, and should, pay for your car?s extended warranty.

Now, the lower the mileage on your car, the lower the cost of warranty. As you use a car, the warranty price will go up, and the manufacturer warranty will run out. So, always check for manufacturer warranty. Usually it will cover the first 3 years or 36,000 miles. Buying an extended warranty is for the purpose of extending the duration of that warranty, or for getting additional coverage. Some vehicles will have great manufacturer warranty, others will cover the bare minimum, like faulty parts. Look for exclusionary policies that give you short list of what they don?t cover, as that means the cover everything else.

If you plan on holding on to the car for say 2-3 years, and the manufacturer?s warranty is pretty decent, you might be set. If you do get extended warranty, make sure to check if the warranty can be transferred.

The length of time you might foreseeably be holding on to your vehicle will also tell you how much wear and tear you might see happening. Good extended warranty should cover you for this.

When shopping around for your car?s extended warranty, you?re going to be looking for a) an exclusionary policy, b) one that has nationwide coverage where you to choose where you go (and lets you pay directly to the repairer), and c) says who covers additional expenses like time and labor costs of the repairer. Buying warranty through your dealership might not be the best, as they often are just in-between sales persons.

The Toyota Prius, being a hybrid, can start adding up in out-of-pocket expenses once your 3-year manufacturer warranty runs out. Get it covered before that happens. As with all things, you do get what you pay for, and so you?re going to have to weigh what you really need covered, versus excess stuff. $1600-$2000 is certainly reasonable for a 7-8 year warranty, especially if you get roadside assistance and car rental reimbursement.

Without a doubt, purchasing an extended warranty on a vehicle is the best thing that any car owner can do after the factory warranty has expired. In comparison to the event of a vehicle breakdown, purchasing an extended warranty for your vehicle is much cheaper.

For instance, if your vehicle had a small engine problem after the factory warranty has expired ? you would more than likely spend over $1000 dollars on a repair. With extended vehicle warranty coverage, you may be able to cut that down to as little as $1 per day. Not to mention, most repair shops charge anywhere from $80 - $100 per hour for labor alone.

Extended warranties can include simple drive-train mechanisms only, the entire car, and it can even cover roadside assistance in the event of a vehicle breakdown. Purchasing these extras will not cost very much more than you would pay for a can of soda on break everyday ? making it extremely worth the extra change.

When choosing an extended warranty for your vehicle, look for ?red-flag? language within the fine-print, that may say things such as ?at our discretion? etc. Many extended warranty providers will provide a cheap monthly rate ? while also giving the same ? a cheap plan. Also, find a company that is able to provide ?wear-and-tear? coverage for your vehicle; which will protect against the normal everyday elements that are often more damaging than any other factor to your vehicle.

Again, the most important thing that a car owner can do for their vehicle, other than routine maintenance, is to purchase an extended warranty. Not only will it provide peace of mind in the event of a breakdown or mishap, but it will also give a reason to value the vehicle enough to take excellent care of it. Knowing that you will be able to drive your prized possession for many more years to come turns it from a vehicle into a valuable asset.

The advantages gained by opting for car extended warranty coverage are substantial. Automobiles are typically some of the most expensive purchases a person will make in their lifetime, protecting that investment is a must. Many people who choose to forgo the extended warranty option end up regretting it for a variety of reasons down the road.

• Claims Handling: Ask specifically about the claims process. Confirm that coverage is nationwide and that the car owner is allowed to designate who will perform any repairs.
• Know The Company: Take the time to learn about the prospective provider of the extended warranty. Ensure they are licensed and have a good track record with their customer base.
• The Fine Print: Reading the terms of a vehicle service agreement closely can often reveal exactly what can be expected. Parts and labor costs are not necessarily included in all car extended warranty plans, make sure the one which is selected has those bases covered.