One of the easiest ways to save money on car repairs is to not pay for things that are covered under warranty. This sounds simple enough, but warrantees supplied by vehicle manufacturers have changed over the years. It is up to the automobile owner to learn all the details about what the warranty covers.

It is also the drivers responsibility to keep up on vehicle maintenance So that this car warranty can be enforced. As an example if the owner does not stick to the maintenance schedule some repairs may not be covered. If an engine fails due to an internal problem this will not be covered under warranty unless the automobile owner has proof that the engine oil was changed according to the recommended schedule.

The only time the dealership asks for this proof is when signs of lack of maintenance are present. If the engines major internal failure is due to lack of lubrication and the oil pan is filled with sludge. This is an indication of lack of maintenance. The dealership service department now has the option to notify the factory this situation exists. And negotiations for the repair costs will begin from there.

Save money on car repairs

This is particularly important when buying a new car that will now have the 10 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. Over this long period of time there are even greater chances for covered repairs. Diligence with the vehicles maintenance is even more important. If you do your own maintenance and repairs make sure to save all the reciepts.

Note that manufacturers warranties do not cover malfunctions caused by accidents, floods, misuse, high performance modifications, poor maintenance, and also problems resulting from poor quality fuel. If your electronic fuel injector rusts from water in the fuel then this might not be a covered repair.

Many times I see people making performance modifications to their vehicles without some forward thinking. Example if you remove the factory air cleaner assembly and replace it with a high performance, cold air intake like a K&N unit, you must save the vehicle’s original parts for possible warranty service.

With car loans lasting for seven years and warranty coverage for 10 years and one hundred thousand miles people are keeping their cars longer. You might save money on car repairs over its life span if you learn the details about the warranty and whats covered.

Most warranty information can be found in the vehicles owners manual. When ever you have a question about what the warranty covers. Carefully read this section in your owner’s manual. When in doubt use the 1-800 number in your owners manual.

Did you know that the customer help line costs were included in the price of your vehicle. Use what you paid for and drill the help line for information about your car. And what auto repairs may be covered.

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