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Used car warranties
A happy, healthy car needs a bit more than a weekly visit to the petrol station and a monthly wash and polish. But armed with our tips on running a car you’ll be able to carry out basic and preventative maintenance yourself, saving you money at the garage.
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When buying a new car you will usually get three year’s warranty cover. However, if you’re buying a used car then might be worth looking in to an after-market warranty to make sure you’re covered if anything goes wrong.
Warranty specialist companies (such as such as Warranty Direct, Warranty Wise and Warranty Works) can often offer a better deal than the warranties offered by car dealers so do shop around for cover because prices will vary dramatically from company to company. Always make sure you check the terms of the policies you compare like for like.
Be clear about how to keep your warranty valid (they usually stipulate servicing requirements) and precisely what is covered if something goes wrong.
Always read the warranty document thoroughly. Twice!
