Pay for warranty?

[Sniper82]

Just bought a used car(mostly for backup) and have been offered a 90 day warranty for $175 that covers up to $1000 if it needs fixed. I keep thinking to myself that I will likely get the run around if something did happen because the warranty is through some 3rd party place.

Should I bite the bullet and get it or is it likely another way to make a quick buck? He said they had a $90 up to $500 coverage as well but recommended the second level.

It's a 96 Geo Prizm(aka Toyota Corolla) if that matters.

 

[pontifex]

90 days? are they expecting it to crap out within that time period or what?

 

[Sniper82]

Originally posted by: pontifex
90 days? are they expecting it to crap out within that time period or what?

Well its a old used car so it could very well do so.

 

[Tiamat]

is there any way to check into that 3rd party to see how they have handled claims in the past?

 

[NuAlphaMan]

Well, if it's a backup, you won't be driving it that much anyway. So, save u're money!

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: NuAlphaMan
Well, if it's a backup, you won't be driving it that much anyway. So, save u're money!

Save you are money?

 

[sixone]

Originally posted by: Sniper82

Originally posted by: pontifex
90 days? are they expecting it to crap out within that time period or what?

Well its a old used car so it could very well do so.

Check out the third-party company with the BBB before you do anything. If they don't have a sterling reputation, then you know not to do it.

It's a gamble, pretty much.

 

[Mermaidman]

How much did you pay for the car? And what is the mileage limit of the warranty? I would say not to get it because of the unknown nature of the company and because you'll be paying another 10% of the purchase price (guessing) for only 90 days/?mileage of coverage.

 

[rh71]

anyone ever use http://www.warrantydirect.com ? They are highly recommended by http://www.carbuyingtips.com