Is Car Extended Warranty Service Necessary?
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Car extended warranty is an extension of the warranty service. By purchasing an extended warranty, you can continue to enjoy warranty services after the original factory warranty period expires. If the vehicle is out of warranty and certain parts are damaged and require repair, having an extended warranty can be very convenient, allowing you to go directly to a 4S shop for repairs, which is also more reassuring. Therefore, some customers choose to extend the warranty period. Relevant information about car maintenance is as follows: 1. Introduction: Car maintenance refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, replenishing, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the car, also known as car servicing. 2. Maintenance Scope: Modern car maintenance mainly includes the engine system (engine), transmission system, air conditioning system, cooling system, fuel system, power steering system, etc.
As a veteran driver with nearly twenty years of experience, I believe extended warranties depend on the specific condition of the car. My previous German car had an extended warranty, and when the transmission failed in the third year, it saved me over twenty thousand in repair costs. However, my current Japanese car has been running for five years without a single repair, so I didn’t renew the warranty. The key is to do the math: extended warranties usually cost three to four thousand, while replacing a sensor in a German luxury car can run up to eight thousand, and repairing electronic faults in American cars can easily exceed ten thousand. If you frequently drive long distances or use your car intensively, or if you own a brand with a high failure rate, the money is well spent. But if it’s just a Japanese car for city commuting, it’s better to save the money for regular maintenance.
