Auto Warranties: Auto Extended Warranty Plans
Auto extended warranty plans are negotiable. Come on now, you didnt think that after all that head-shaking and heavy sighing you did while purchasing your car youd be done, did you? Whatever your bargaining practices are, sharpen them up before heading into the warranty salesmans office. If you did as much research on warranties as you did before purchasing your car, youre probably still under prepared. If you did more research, you might be close enough to play with the big boys.
Bargaining auto extended warranty plans is like skiing moguls in a blizzard. Sheets of white are flying at your face, and you cant even begin to see whats around you or coming at you next. The only chance you have is to know the mountain like the back of your hand. Before you go into the sales office ready to sign that warranty, there are a few things to keep in mind.
What to Ask for in Auto Extended Warranty Plans
With markups as high as 100 to 200 percent, you should be prepared to ask for a cheaper plan. No, not a cheaper plan, but the same plan at a lower price. Make sure you know you are getting the same exact plan that your car needs. Once you have all your questions answered and you know your plan includes everything you could have hoped for, youre ready to bargain for the price.
After you ask for your ideal price on this one of a precious few ideal auto extended warranty plans, be prepared to leave. Ask the price, brace yourself knowing that if you get awarded this plan at this price, you will be immediately upgraded to the status of immortal. But if you are not so lucky, you can always come back and talk to the salesman the next day. If I were you, I would wait until you shop around to see if anyone else is selling auto extended warranty plans at the price you want. Then take the best of three offers.