Extended Warranty or Mechanical Breakdown InsuranceWhat is the difference - Extended Warranty and Mechanical Breakdown Insurance | Mechanical Breakdown Insurance through DCU
Most major repairs occur after the manufacturer
warranty expires. If you are a like most consumers, you're keeping your cars longer and repair costs keep rising. In-order to avoid out-of-pocket costs for these repairs some sort of extended coverage is a necessity!
The big question is how long you anticipate owning your car. If the car you've just bought is new, take a close look at its factory warranty before making a decision on more coverage. If you plan on keeping the car long, or if you put a lot of miles on your car commuting after the factory warranty expires, Mechanical Breakdown Insurance (MBI) may be a good investment.
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| What is the difference - Extended Warranty and Mechanical Breakdown Insurance? | |||
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A warranty is the first layer of mechanical breakdown coverage on any new vehicle. The coverage is provided, at no cost to the buyer by the Manufacturer. A warranty has a specific term expressed in months or miles. and usually protects the entire vehicle against defect in workmanship and material. This is known as "bumper to bumper" protection.
An extended warranty - also known as a service contract can cost you in the thousands and most consumers collect very little of that. It extends the mechanical breakdown protection beyond the basic warranty term, and applies to specific assemblies contained within the vehicle. A good example is the powertrain warranty. In this case, only the powertrain (engine, drive axle, transmission) is protected for an additional length of time or miles such as 6 years or 60,000 miles. These cost extra and are sold separately.
Mechanical Breakdown Insurance is a true insurance product. Like personal auto or homeowners insurance the MBI creates a direct relationship between the vehicle owner and the insurance company. MBI coverages and premiums are regulated by state insurance departments.
Another warranty is known as vehicle service contracts and are written agreements between the vehicle buyer and the dealership. This contract is often mistakenly called an extended warranty. The dealer becomes responsible for providing mechanical breakdown coverage or reimbursement to the vehicle owner. Most service contracts are restrictive and conditional. The dealer is allowed to set the actual price of the contract at whatever level he chooses. | |||
| Mechanical Breakdown Insurance Through DCU | |||
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If you will be keeping your car for a while Mechanical Breakdown Insurance is a good deal. Sold through the credit union they are fairly priced for new and used car coverage. This cost is about half what a dealer would charge you for a typical extended warranty. And Mechanical Breakdown Insurance, usually lets you go to your repair shop, where dealer warranties limit work to specific dealerships.
DCU is making MBI available to our members, here are some of the features:
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Ultra Goldcovers named components with wear & tear for new and eligible pre-owned cars
Plus Gold includes the above and:
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| How To Get Mechanical Breakdown Insurance | |||
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Please consult with one of our loan representatives to discuss the Mechanical Breakdown Insurance program in more detail. Or, call us at 508.263.6700 or 800.328.8797.
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