Many vehicle manufacturers offer warranties built into the price of the car at time of purchase. Today, you can also buy pre-owned warranties for used vehicles. The latest is paying for a warranty through an outside company, with many actors and race car drivers doing commercials on television about it.
No matter what sort of warranty you may have, there are ways to ensure you won’t be covered at the time of repair. Here are a few to keep in mind,
- The easiest way to void your warranty is to neglect to have regular oil changes!
- The next is to make sure you ignore your vehicle’s maintenance schedule.
- Make sure to drive recklessly in a vehicle that isn’t meant for off-roading.
- Use improper gasoline for your vehicle.
- Over-inflation or under-inflation of tires or unnecessary spinning of tires.
Hopefully, you are not practicing any of the above methods to hurt your vehicle or its warranty.
When Your Warranty Runs Out…
If you are taking care of your vehicle as recommended by the manufacturer, the warranty will eventually run out as the vehicle ages. All warranties have time limits. To ensure your vehicle will go on running well for years to come, follow the maintenance instructions for your particular car or truck. Get that oil changed regularly and have your automotive technician inspect your vehicle periodically. This will save you money in the long run.