Save money with an online car warranty!

Many consumers are unaware that they can purchase an extended car warranty long after the purchase of the vehicle itself, even after it's factory warranty period has expired. In fact, most vehicles qualify for an extended car warranty up to 100,000 miles, and some even further to well over 100,000 miles.

The most important advice that we can give anyone on purchasing a car warranty is not to do so at the dealership where you buy the vehicle. The dealer simply buys the warranty and marks it up dramatically and then will even roll this inflated price into the original purchase price of the vehicle and finance it for you. While this initially sounds good, consider that the dealer is profiting not only from the warranty but also the interest on the warranty cost that you are now paying for each month for the life of your car loan. This is just one of the reasons that car dealers make so much money.

The wisdom of having a car warranty that will last long after the factory warranty has expired is evident when you consider that a vehicle is one of the most expensive purchases that you can make, and maintaining it properly is essential to it's performance and reliability. If you buy the car warranty soon after purchase it will also cost much less than if you wait to do so. Generally, the cost of the extended warranty increases as the vehicle ages.

Here are a few important recommendations regarding purchasing your warranty directly:

• Be sure to get a car warranty that is also transferable as this will be a great bargaining chip later on if you decide to sell the vehicle.

• Do the regular maintenance scheduled for your vehicle and keep good records to prove that you have done so. This will avoid the possibility of having your warranty voided for any reason.

• Read the contract carefully before purchase. See if it includes wear and tear costs for parts or only part failures. Also make sure that it covers any luxury equipment that your vehicle may have.

• Never buy any car warranty that you cannot cancel within the first 30 days.

• Check to see if there is a waiting period before the contract goes into effect. Some are in effect right away, but others may have a 30 - 60 day waiting period before they go into effect. Know this before purchase.

We have listed the companies that we feel will provide you with the best service for obtaining a car warranty. They are listed below so you can browse through their offerings.