Are Extended Warranties Worth It?

Whether you are shopping for a new Buick SUV or looking for a reliable certified pre-owned GMC vehicle, you can buy an extended warranty to cover more of your vehicle as it gets older. You can prevent costly repairs with a warranty from GMC to cover your vehicle. 

Learn more about extended warranties for used cars and new vehicles, including the GMC warranty, to make sure your vehicle stays in great shape for a decade or more on Myrtle Beach roads.

What Is an Extended Warranty?

An extended warranty offers an additional, optional plan you can add to the purchase price of your new or used vehicle when finalizing your financing terms. It provides additional maintenance coverage once the GMC factory warranty has expired, typically 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, for the bumper-to-bumper warranty. The powertrain warranty lasts 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. 

Think of an extended warranty as an additional safety net and peace of mind. If your Buick or GMC powertrain warranty has ended and a major repair crops up, an extended warranty could help cover the cost. 

What Else Do Extended Warranties Cover?

An extended warranty varies between manufacturers and dealers, and whether you are getting a new or used extended warranty. However, extended warranties may include coverage for:

• Towing
• Roadside assistance
• And more

Should I buy extended warranties for my vehicle? If you want to save on repairs to your Buick or GMC later and want to keep it in great shape without paying full price for repairs, we highly recommend it. Plus, an extended warranty can help if you get stranded far from your Carolina Forest-area home.

Extended Warranties for New & Used Vehicles

Extended warranties apply to new and used vehicles. But they work differently depending on the condition of the car, truck, or SUV. Consider these factors for a new or used vehicle warranty.

New Vehicles

When deciding whether you should get an extended warranty for a new vehicle, consider these things:

• Do you plan on trading in your vehicle in the next 10 years to get something newer? If so, you may not need an extended warranty because vehicles are built to be more reliable than they were in the past. 
• If you’re planning on keeping your vehicle for more than 10 years, then an extended warranty can definitely be worth the investment. Parts and repairs tend to become more expensive after a vehicle is 10 years old.
• It’s also worth checking to see what insurance you can get with your new vehicle purchase to fill in any gaps in coverage.

Used Vehicles

For extended warranties for used cars, it’s all a question of reliability. Think about these factors when you may want to buy a used vehicle warranty: 

• Decide how long you plan on keeping the vehicle. 
• Have the vehicle inspected and an estimate created for any vehicle issues. 

Buick, GMC Extended Warranty Coverage

With Hadwin-White Buick GMC, Inc., you’ll find excellent new and used vehicle extended warranty options from GMC called Pro Protection. Red Hill car shoppers can choose from our current inventory of new vehicles and add this coverage to the purchase price.

The Platinum Plan is the most comprehensive protection plan offered by GMC. It covers:

• More than 1,500 parts
• Axles, hybrid/electric components, suspension, electrical, audio, navigation, steering, brakes, climate control, and more.
• 24-hour roadside assistance and towing benefit, $100 per occurrence
• Tire change
• Battery service
• Emergency fuel delivery of up to three gallons of fuel, up to three times
• Trip interruption coverage for when you’re more than 100 miles from home to pay for up to $200 a day for up to five days if you’re stuck due to mechanical breakdowns
• Rental car coverage of up to $40 a day for as many as 10 days
• Much, much more!

Should I Buy Extended Warranties?

Still not sure if extended warranties are worth it? Contact us or visit us in Conway for more information. We’d be happy to help you in any way we can as you look to purchase a vehicle.