You’re sitting at the finance manager’s desk, about to sign on the dotted line and drive home with your new dream Kia, when the question of a service plan comes up. Should you buy an extended warranty? Read on to learn when investing in that new car extended plan will pay off big.
Protect Against Unexpected Bills
Like all Kia dealerships, Gunther Kia offers customers their industry-leading 10-year or 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty on every new car, plus a 5-year or 60,000-mile limited basic warranty. Think of your extended plan as repair insurance after the manufacturer’s program expires.
Consumers are driving their Kia’s longer than ever before, and because today’s cars feature highly sophisticated technology, an extended warranty is appealing. If you’re hit with an expensive problem involving a computerized system, you may be glad for the extra coverage. A lengthy service contract offers peace of mind for the long haul when systems fail that are expensive to diagnose, isolate, then repair.
Tailor Warranties to Fit Your Needs
Many new Kia buyers aren’t aware that you can tailor an extended service agreement to fit your specific needs. Because all automakers put time and mileage limits on coverage, your extended plan may provide a broader variety of products and services. Just remember to review the exclusion list from the warranty provider before purchasing a policy.
A powertrain warranty covers those parts that are designed to make your Kia move, including the engine, transmission, and drivetrain. A bumper to bumper plan provides further coverage for almost all your Kia’s components. An extended agreement may also cover factory installed accessories such as infotainment systems or engine modifications, but items designed to wear, such as tires, are not protected.
An extended service agreement may offer other benefits including towing, lockout services, and trip-interruption plans that can help cover unexpected expenses if your vehicle breaks down away from home.
Buying a Plan Is Easy
Because you’re working directly with our dealership, there is far less paperwork involved, making the sign-up and repair processes that much faster. Our highly trained service technicians specialize in your Kia’s hardworking systems, and we’re fully authorized to make all covered repairs.
According to consumer reports, 86 percent of new car buyers elected to purchase their extended service plan at the same time they bought their car, safeguarding against unexpected financial stress over repairs. The best reason for doing so is the convenience of rolling the relatively low cost of the plan into your new Kia’s loan.
Some extended warranties are transferable to your Kia’s new owners in the event you decide to sell your car while still covered. A warranty is an excellent selling point for any used car, and it may increase your Kia’s resale value. A small transfer fee guarantees that your buyer won’t have to worry about a breakdown.
Ask your Kia representative what expenses are covered by your original warranty, and make sure you understand what your extended agreement covers before you commit.
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.