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== Extended auto warranty == All new cars in the [[United States]] come with a warranty that cover repairs for a certain period of time and a certain number of miles, such as 3 years and 36,000 miles. An extended warranty provides similar coverage beyond those time or mileage limits. Legally, only the original manufacturer can "extend" a warranty. Other providers often use the term "extended warranty" to refer to similar products, although technically they should be considered Vehicle Service Contracts rather than "warranties." According to the [[Automobile Protection Association]] (APA), which publishes the ''Lemon-Aid Car Buyerโs Guides'', extended warranties or vehicle service contracts are a good idea if they cover items likely to break down within the coverage period.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/car-tips/should-i-buy-a-third-party-extended-warranty-for-my-car/article13615611/ | location=Toronto | work=The Globe and Mail | title=Should I buy a third-party extended warranty for my car? | date=2013-08-07}}</ref> Extended auto warranties often offer other perks not included in a general factory warranty, such as trip interruption insurance and roadside assistance. Auto warranties generally do not cover vandalism or theft, dings or dents, road salt damage, environmental or natural disaster-related damage, car wash damage, or normal routine maintenance.<ref name="CARCHEX">{{cite web|url=http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2014/04/extended-warranties-for-cars-are-an-expensive-game/index.htm|title=Facts About Extended Auto Warranties}}</ref> Most vehicle service contracts are sold at car dealerships at the time the vehicle is sold,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://go-scic.com/service-contracts/auto/|title=Information About Automotive Service Contracts|website=SCIC|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-02}}</ref> although other providers offer them outside the dealership, often at lower prices.
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