Using the Internet to Buy a Car (Part 3) - Warranty

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Using the Internet to Buy a Car (Part 3)
Warranty

You can save quite a bit of money buying after-market warranties from the Internet. Compare prices and features, here's a list of the leading after-market warranty companies. 

You can save quite a bit of money buying after-market warranties from the Internet. Compare prices and features, here's a list of the leading after-market warranty companies. 

1Source Auto Warranty
Best Warranty Website
Certified Car Care
National Auto Care Corp.
Warranty Advantage
Warranty Direct
Warranty Network

Make sure you compare apples to apples.  Look for the following features:

• Bumper to Bumper coverage - a good after market warranty will cover everything except parts that wear out.
• Deductible - most companies offer a plan with zero deductible
• Direct pay - a good warranty will pay the mechanic directly, not require you to submit for reimbursement.
• Transferability - make sure you can transfer the warranty with the car if you sell it.  This is a very attractive feature when selling your car used to a private party.  it is worthless if you trade it in.