Extended warranties are almost a given today. Everyone is selling one and everyone wants one.
It is so reassuring to have an extended warranty. You don’t have to worry about major repairs, even for used vehicles.
New Town and Country minivans (as Voyagers are now known as) come with a 36-month, 36,000 mile powertrain warranty, and a “basic warranty” that covers most components of the vehicle, with the exception of brakes, windshield wipers, etc., that has the same time and mileage limits. (An “outside body” warranty of 100,000 miles includes rust protection. Tires and emission equipment also have a separate warranty.)
Thirty-six thousand miles and three years can pass quickly. So, you might want to consider an extended warranty, even when you are purchasing a new Town and Country.
Shopping on the internet can save you time and effort. Just key in the information required and wait for the response. You won’t have to wait long. And you don’t have to spend a lot of time talking with someone on the phone. Plus information is available 24 hours a day. You can compare coverage, company policies, and prices between companies in order to make an intelligent decision about what type of extended warranty you want, how much it will cost, and what it will cover.
How much of an extended warranty you buy is based on how many miles you drive per year. For example, if you drive 15,000 miles a year (a good average, incidentally) and you plan to keep your used Voyager for three years, you need to purchase an extended warranty that provides you with 45,000 miles worth of protection over three years. Suppose you are a salesman who drives more than the average person because of sales calls and meetings. Let us say you plan to drive 20,000 miles a year and plan to keep your used Voyager for four years. You need to buy an 80,000-mile extended warranty that will be good for four years.
Extended warranties come in three “flavors”: bumper-to-bumper, stated component and drive train.
Bumper-to-bumper warranties cost the most and cover everything on your Voyager or Town and Country except emission control systems and tires — similar to the original Chrysler warranty.
Stated component warranties cover most major Voyager/Town and Country components. This includes your engine, transmission, and radiator. But stated component warranties may also protect your alternator, water pump, various gaskets and seals, and some of the hi-tech equipment that you have on your Voyager: in other words, whatever components are “stated” in the extended warranty policy. Stated component warranties are recommended for Voyagers/Town and Country vehicles with 50,000 to 100,000 miles.
For Voyagers/Town and Country vehicles with more than 100,000 miles, a basic power train warranty protects your transmission, engine and drive axles. Enhanced or “plus”-type power train warranties which are sometimes offered, may cover a few other components such as hi-tech equipment.
You can purchase your extended warranty by paying additional money on your auto loan. Or you can just pay an additional payment quarterly or bi-annually like an insurance payment, which it is.
There are added benefits that come with some extended warranties. You might get tire repair, jump starts, towing, rental car or lock-out assistance as part of the package. Check into these extras when shopping for your extended warranty. These added perks may help convince you to purchase from one dealer over another.
An extended warranty is also a selling point when it comes time to sell your Voyager. So keep this in mind.
The sites here also offer you the opportunity to speak with an extended-warranty expert online in real time or by phone, if you would like to communicate with someone in person to ask questions and obtain details.
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