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      • Certified Pre-Owned vs. Extended Service Contract

      With the rise in popularity of certified used or "certified pre-owned" vehicles, many used car ads seem to tout the "certified" name without really living up to the promise of a car that is backed by the manufacturer with an impressive warranty and top-notch dealership experience. One typical scenario is that a used car dealer will advertise a car as "certified" and then sell the customer an extended warranty at an additional cost.

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      • Compare Certified Pre-Owned Programs

      Find out more about the benefits and warranty packages for each certified program.

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      • Extended Warranties - Protect Yourself From Costly Repairs

      Buying a used car can save you thousands of dollars versus buying a new one. What many used car buyers fail to consider is the repair costs after the car's original warranty expires. These can quickly add up and may even exceed the money you initially save. So what do you do if your car's warranty will run out soon after you buy it?

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      • The Secret Warranty
      • Understanding After Warranty Assistance

      Have you walked under any ladders lately? Broken any mirrors? Maybe you've had an expensive part fail on your vehicle just after the auto warranty expired? It could be that your luck is about to change.

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      • Vehicle Warranty Information

      Sorted by brand, best basic warranty, best powertrain, and best corrosion.

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      • What Are Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles?

      Once upon a time, buying a used car could be risky business; there was no telling what kind of wear and tear a vehicle had seen. The second-hand automobile didn't come with a warranty, let alone a manufacturer's seal of approval. And there certainly weren't any cut-rate financial incentives to entice the unfortunate used-car shopper.

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