Most cars that came right out of the assembly line have factory warranties attached to them. More often than not, these warranties will cover most of the car’s problems caused by a wide array of things. They are often so good that most car owners wish that they would last forever. However, this is not the case.

1. Top Three Tips When Shopping for a Used Car Extended Warranty in
Ontario
Most cars that came right out of the assembly line have factory warranties
attached to them. More often than not, these warranties will cover most of the
car’s problems caused by a wide array of things. They are often so good that most
car owners wish that they would last forever. However, this is not the case.
Factory warranties expire after a pre-set mileage OR after a certain period of
time. For example, a particular factory warranty for the 2007 Toyota Corolla is
good for about 3-5 years OR 60,000 miles (except for rust, which is covered
regardless of mileage), whichever comes first. After that period, the warranty
expires.
Here is where extended warranties come in, especially for used cars. However,
shopping for the perfect kind of warranty can be tricky, and it can even be trickier
when you are shopping for one that will cover a used car. However, with the right
kind of information, this process will be a breeze. Thus, here are the three most
important tips when shopping for an extended warranty.
• First, see whether the used car still has an active warranty.
When buying a used car, you need to check first if it still has coverage and if so,
what type of coverage it has. Preferably, buy a car which still has a factory
warranty in it – but this is relatively rare. Just in case the factory warranty has
already expired, check if there’s an active extended warranty – this is the next
best thing.
When all else fails, check the mileage: most cars whose mileage exceeds 150,000
km will have a harder time getting another extended warranty, so that’s one good
reason for getting one that has not travelled far too much. Now, what do we do
next?
• Second, estimate how much you’ll drive the used car.

2. There are two basic types of warranties for Ontario used cars: one that has a
mileage limit and on that has none. Based on price catalogues of companies all
over Ontario, the unlimited mileage extended warranties are 30 percent more
expensive than those with mileage limits, on the average.
Now, if you’re just going to use the car to get to and from work, the car will
probably incur lower extra mileage year-on-year, so that one with a mileage limit
would be the way to go. However, if you like going on cross-country road trips,
then an unlimited mileage warranty is the better option.
• Third, read the details of every offer and check the company’s reputation.
Some people are inclined to purchase the cheapest Ontario used car warranty in
sight. However, just like anything else, the cheapest is not always the smartest.
See if the extended warranty offers protection for the engine, along with the
transmission, seals and gaskets and the air conditioning system. Compare costs
against the kind of coverage that they offer.
If you love going in faraway places, see if they offer roadside assistance, including
the list of areas where they provide their services. After all, a roadside assistance
system is useless your car breaks down in a trip to Vancouver and they only offer
it within Ontario. Furthermore, check whether they will cover repairs made by
ANY mechanic or just those that they have pre-certified (which can be an awfully
short list.)
Can’t I just do the repairs myself?
Back in the old days, a lot of people prefer being hands-on when it comes to
performing used car repairs. After a little bit of formal training, with some actually
needing nothing but experience, a car owner was usually more than capable of
putting the car back on the road again.
However, after the year 2000, cars have changed. Modern automobiles are
usually equipped with sophisticated computers and electronics that will make it
impossible for an average person to diagnose the root causes of car problems. To

3. make it worse, a car owner that gives up at fixing the car himself will obviously
send it to a professional mechanic, whose rates start at $60 an hours. Ouch!
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