Maintenance of car is required overtime, and having a good extended warranty will be highly convenient when your car needs some replacement parts or service. Depending on the warranty plans, it covers a varied type of repairs within a timeframe after the car is purchased. However, knowing how the warranty is being utilized and how you are receiving the coverage you have been promised is worthwhile. Dealer warranties and the third party warranties differ from each other.

Below are a few steps that show how to make the best use of your extended auto warranty and ensure that it will be honored when the time comes to use it.

Read and understand the entire warranty. All of the terms and conditions must be covered.

Below are some common terms of the agreement that might be useful to look for when reviewing your warranty:

 - Fuel: Understand what type of fuel the warranty recommends for your car. Follow a proper maintenance schedule. If a proper schedule is not followed, there is a chance that your warranty is denied.

- Modifications. Understand the terms and suggestions for the modifications to be followed in your vehicle. There would be limitations for that and it would have mentioned clearly in the warranty itself. This includes body, engine, and tire modifications.

- Time. Unluckily, Make sure you know how long your extended warranty lasts.

- Exclusions. Look for any services or parts that are excluded from the warranty. Wear and tear is often included in exclusions.

- Service. Understand how the warranty will cover repairs and service, especially noting whether they require you to repair it first and submit a bill so that they can refund you the cost of the service.

Follow the service schedule specified in your warranty

Ensure you follow a proper service schedule at regular intervals as mentioned in the warranty. This has to be followed regularly, fail to do so will cause your warranty to be rejected.

 - Apart from following the proper schedule, be sure that you use only the recommended products in your car.

 - All the service and maintenance shall be properly documented. This will be useful when claiming for the repair or replacement of the parts. It is better to keep the records and receipts safe in a file, so that it is easy to produce when using the warranty for a repair.

Speak to a concerned person if your warranty is denied.

If in any instance your warranty is denied, you do have the right to speak to the right person and clarify it. Addressing the concern to the respective authority clear up the confusion about the warranty coverage.  Addressing your concern directly over the telephone or written correspondence can help you clarify discrepancies regarding warranty service.

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