Understanding Warranty Coverage for Used Cars: What You Should Look For

Finding the right used car warranty is more likely to be found at a dealership than through a private sale. But even if professional car dealers have the better warranties to offer, not all are created equal. In fact, different brands and have different standards for post-purchase coverage.

Knowledge of vehicle warranty basics can help you pick out the one that will provide security and peace of mind while holding value for longer.

Is Your Warranty Free? Or Is There a Cost?

This isn’t the simplest aspect of used car coverage but it’s an important initial consideration because it impacts on the overall price of the vehicle. If there is a separate warranty fee, then is the total cost of the automobile and warranty fair?

It’s advisable to look at comparable vehicles from different dealerships and see what warranty each franchise offers. Warranties for used vehicles can be complicated.

However, a decent salesman will be able to easily explain it, which is a clue that you’re in the hands of an honest dealer.

What Parts Are Covered by The Coverage?

Some vehicle components suffer from wear more than others. Your glove box won’t have to withstand the amount of use that your power train endures. Nor will your vehicle be incapacitated by a glove box malfunction, while a power-train failure shuts a car down.

A smart warranty focuses on the critical aspects of your next vehicle, which is both fair and practical.

Kross Mitsubishi Has You Covered

Most Mitsubishi Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles come with a 10 year / 160,000 km Powertrain Limited Warranty from the original in-service date. With a complete history of the vehicle available, that means you’ll know exactly its warranty duration.

When In Doubt, Trust the Dealer Who’s Proudest of His Brand’s Warranty!

An excellent stress test of a used vehicle warranty is whether your salesman treats it as a selling feature!

If your dealer is happy to talk about what a used car warranty offers, that usually means it’s effective. Not only will it cover the most important parts of the vehicle, but only quality used vehicles are worthy of this kind of coverage.

What Kinds of Cars Get a Great Warranty?

Dealerships don’t extend good warranties to subpar cars. These guarantees reflect their confidence in the car. A dealer giving quality warranties takes care of his fleet:

●     It has been inspected and refurbished.

●     The dealership is willing to exchange it if you’re not satisfied.

●     A complete vehicle history is available.

●     Fun perks like free satellite radio or key and keyless entry remote replacement coverage are thrown into the deal.

Purchase Your Next Used Vehicle at Kross Mitsubishi!

We’re located in Edmonton, Alberta, and our used vehicle warranties are among the strongest in the industry!

Our 160-point inspection and reconditioning process includes all mechanical items under the hood to everything on the interior. We offer complete vehicle histories, exchange programs, extra perks and additional warranty packages to meet your needs. Contact us today so we can get you into one of our safe, well-maintained pre-owned vehicles.