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Should You Buy A Used Car Extended Warranty?

An extended warranty simply put is a written policy that provides coverageprotection to the used car for mechanical problems failures breakdowns and so on and is designed to save the car owner money from car repairs and is like a security blanket for people. A used car extended warranty provides additional insurance when the other warranties or guarantees have expired that is why it is essential to get an extended warranty besides the original warranty.

If you are about to buy a used car don’t think twice because purchasing a used car extended warranty as it’s a wise investment for many. If you want the piece of mind in knowing that all of your car repairs will be paid for than you may want to consider an auto extended warranty.

There are companies both online and off from dealers that offer extended car warranties but the quality of coverage and service varies from company to company. Before you actually purchase an extended warranty from the dealer I suggestgoing online to find a deal or at least get an idea of costs and what they cover. Get a quote wherever you can.

Something you may not have considered is to do a price comparison to determine if the cost of having the used car extended warranty is going to pay for itself in the amount of money that you will save on repair expenses! If the cost of the most expensive motor part covered in the warranty plus labor of fitting it is less than the cost of the extended warranty over the term what are you buying the warranty for? Wouldn’t it make more sense to just put that money aside earning interest somewhere in case you need to pay for that repair? Many people don’t look at these sort of details.

Other advantages of a used car extended warranty are that your personal sale of the auto at a later date will typically go better if there is warranty on the vehicle. Conversely if you are not planning on selling the car on the private market having used car extended warranty plan on the vehicle will not increase its overall value! If you drive your car a great deal then it is more likely to be of use to you so the peace of mind factor can be significant. Lastly many of the extended warranties come with road side assistance and towing.

Now for the bit that most people don’t do or hate doing. Read the small print! Yes I know it’s stating the obvious but you would sometimes be surprised even shocked to read what you are actually covered for or not covered for as well as other conditions.

Conditions such as getting your car serviced according to the manufacturers handbook and/or only having the manufacturer of the car service it. If these are specified in the used car extended warranty and you don’t comply then your policy will almost certainly be void. Don’t get caught out like this. A used car extended warranty is only good if you know exactly what you are getting.

Hopefully you’ll never need it.

About the writer:  Lee Walder makes it easier to find a car used extended warranty quickly easily. Learn the essential advantages of owning these warranties. To start your search visit the used car extended warranty website.

3 Things To Always Bring To A Police Impound Auto Auction

Going to your first police impound auction can be exciting and confusing at the same time. You know you can get great deal there but you may not know what to expect or how to go about it. The good news is that you’ll be alright as long as you are prepared. The following list will tell you the 3 basic things you need to bring to every police impound auction you attend.

1. Kelly’s Blue Book: This is the single an most important thing you will need to bring with you if you really plan on saving any type of money. Since this is an auction with no set price the amount you pay for a car all depends on who you are bidding against. If you are lucky or if it’s a good day with hardly any people around you will have less competition and will be able to drive away in a car that cost you 1000s less than it’s blue book value. however if you are bidding on a really cool car that everybody wants the price will be driven up by emotions which will end in a bidding war. So you always want to know how much a car is really worth before actually bidding on it. That way you can stop yourself if the bids get too high and you end up kicking yourself in the butt.

2. Mechanic: This is also a very important aspect of attending an auction. Since the cars are sold in asis condition you want to make sure that the car you’ll be bidding on does not have any major problems that will add on to its overall price or make it not even worth the money you bought it for. So have your mechanic come along with you to inspect any car you are interested in bidding on. If you can’t find a mechanic to come along with you that day try to get a friend that knows about cars to come along. Or at the very least do an inspection yourself by checking for any leaks funny noises jerking smoke or cracked wiring.

3. Enough Money: This is so obvious but some people don’t bring enough money with them to an auction or just go to look and get mad when they see a car they like and can’t buy it. Some auctions let you put down a deposit for the car you’ve won and pay the rest later. So at least bring enough money for a down payment and always take into account the extra fees that will be added on top of your bid such as registration sales tax the buyer’s premium etc.

All in all going to a police impound auto auction does not have to be such a mystery as long as you are well prepared. And you will be as long as you bring a Kelly’s Blue Book a mechanic and money along with you. It also doesn’t hurt to bring a friend to two along to keep you company.

Did you know that some police impound auto auctions have cars for under 1000? Yep it’s pretty cool. Visit MyCarAuctionReview.com for details on the best car auction sites you can go to in order to take advantage of these great deals!

About the writer:  If you are a new puppy owner check out the website dedicated exclusively to pet lovers: Petomundo http://www.petomundo.com! Art Gib is a freelance writer.

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Chrysler Launches New Day Philosophy

After a tragic marriage with German parent Daimler AG Chrysler LLC assented to a divorce to go solo. But the Auburn Hills automaker does not want to sport a mediocre performance as a freewilled single. As such it will be entertaining a change of heart and pave the way for a new philosophy.

New Day that will be the fresh philosophy of the automaker. And to sport such philosophy the American automaker will be delivering exciting auto lures. In February Chrysler will begin offering new packages and features on 12 of its vehicles as it launches a new marketing campaign dubbed a “New Day Celebration said Deborah Meyer Chrysler vice president and chief marketing officer.

Chrysler said that the campaign is being driven by feedback from customers and dealers and illustrates how quickly the company is moving to make improvements. “We’re bringing a ‘New Day’ philosophy to all of our brands” Meyer said during a speech Wednesday at the Automotive News World Congress.

Chrysler is the first major American automaker to be privately held in over five decades. Its marriage with Daimler was described a match made in heaven. But it proved otherwise. The automaker lost billions of dollars in the past couple of years. Additionally the company suffered the whip of declining sales in the U.S.

To cope part of the plan is to standardize some auto features. John Schenden of Pro Chrysler Jeep in Denver said that he is excited about the campaign. “It’s what the customers have been asking for” he said. “It’s the type of vehicle equipmentwise that most” of the “customers are looking for.”

While the automaker is silent which vehicles will be part of the new campaign Meyer said that Chrysler’s popular Stow ‘n’ Go feature will come with the entrylevel Dodge Grand Caravan SE.

The Dodge Charger also will see some higherend content the SE Plus model will get a 3.5liter V6 engine and 17inch wheels. We’re also responding to customers who have asked for more subtle colors by offering a new ‘cool vanilla’ shade” Meyer told the Detroit Free Press. “This all adds to the appeal of the Charger.”

The campaign deals with 56 features or value packages she added. They will be permanent packages. We’re changing lineups to address the needs that our dealers and customers said they have. To bring more value quickly to them.”

Meyer in her speech noted that Chrysler quickly responded to dealer concerns that the engine lineup for the Dodge Journey which is being launched this spring was too complex. Also the maker of reliable Jeep parts confirmed that the Compass and Patriot would see dramatic interior upgrades this year. “A lot of these are the basics but we’re moving really fast to do it faster than I’ve ever seen an OEM move” Meyer said.

Chrysler is going to launch a customer advisory board which according to Meyer will allow customers to respond to survey questions and have a voice in upcoming products.

About the writer:  Anthony Fontanelle is a 35yearold automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.