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VW Extended Warranty: Benefits of Getting One
When shopping for a used Volkswagen, you should consider purchasing a VW extended warranty with your car. Extended warranties are a great idea for any kind of used car, but with Volkswagens they can be extremely useful. Here are a few of the benefits of getting an extended warranty, when you buy a used Volkswagen.Lower Overall Cost of OwnershipWhile Volkswagens are usually very reliable cars, they do occasionally break down. When they do, not everyone knows how to work on them. Therefore, mechanics or repair shops that do work on Volkswagens tend to be very expensive when compared to some other vehicle makes and models.When you purchase a quality extended warranty plan, most repair costs are covered under the warranty. This means that you won’t usually be required to pay repair costs associated with a mechanical breakdown or untimely engine failure. Instead, you may or may not be required to pay a small deductible. Therefore, if you consider the potentially high costs of needed repairs, an extended warranty can help reduce the total cost that you pay for your VW during the time that you own it.
Increased Resale ValueIn addition to saving you money on costly repairs, an extended warranty may be transferable if you ever sell the vehicle. If it is, you may well receive a better offer when trying to sell the car. Furthermore, people may be more likely to purchase a vehicle that already has an extended warranty in place.
