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Yes! The number one question we are asked at Auto Auto is about purchasing extended car warranty for an upcoming or recently used car purchase. Thankfully, the answer is a resounding ‘you bet’! Whether you’ve purchased a used car privately or about to take delivery from a used car dealership – we can provide extended used car warranty for your vehicle.

Car dealers Australia-wide are currently suffering from an almighty conundrum: while there is no shortage of customers who want to buy new cars - many of them gripped by a kind of post-lockdown impulse that means they want a car immediately - there is a shortage of actual new cars to sell them.

The Deferred Sales Model (DSM) is a government reform that came into effect in Australia on October 5, 2021. The Deferred Sales Model introduces a mandatory four-day pause between the sale of a principal product or service and the sale of add-on insurance.

Reliability is always high on the list of priorities for car owners. As vehicles age, the likelihood of a mechanical or electrical failure naturally increases. Extended car warranty coverage is seen as an investment in your peace of mind that limits financial risk. It will reduce financial stress in those unforeseen circumstances.

Not all extended car warranties are the same! While they can protect against costly mechanical and electrical failures, some come with hidden restrictions on claims, service locations, and coverage limits. Understanding what’s included—and what’s not—can save you from unexpected expenses. Before you commit, learn how to spot a solid policy and avoid costly surprises.