Nate Waterfalls
Chrysler Extended Warranties - Points To Consider
Chrysler extended warranties, or mechanical breakdown protection plans, are something you may want to consider. A smart gambler would probably hedge their bets; a smart car owner buys mechanical breakdown protection or Chrysler extended warranty.
My Name is Nate Waterfalls and I'm going to offer you a little Chrysler history and industry advice on behalf of the folks at autoPOM. I've been inside and out of most of the vehicles on the market right now and even gotten the pleasure of getting to know many of the drivers. I'm delighted to share what I know with you.
In 1924, the Chrysler automobile was launched as an affordable 6-cylinder model. This led to the creation of the Chrysler Corporation, which underwent various changes as it grew throughout the decades. Many remember Chrysler as being a driving force in the muscle-car era.
Today, Chrysler Group offers the following brands:
Like GM, Chrysler required financial assistance to stay afloat and climb out of bankruptcy during the 'tough times' felt particularly by the "Big Three" during '08-'09.
Although in 2009 J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study found Chrysler automobiles to have improved in quality by 10% over the course of the year, the brand is still behind the competition. In a crucial time for automakers across the board, this is an important aspect of brand image.
Chrysler Extended Warranties and Warranty Information
For a time, Chrysler offered a non-transferrable lifetime powertrain warranty on most 2006-2009 models bought after late July '07. During the company's restructure, marketing plans changed and the powertrain warranty was replaced with a 5-year/70K miles term that was transferrable between vehicle owners.
Your extended coverage options are:
- Chrysler's factory-backed extended warranty offering roughly 4,800 services locations
- A third-party service contract (or mechanical breakdown policy) which allows drivers to select their own service location
To answer the question "dealer extended coverage or third party protection," let's look at each automaker.
Although, you will pay more, the manufacturer's extended car warranties are usually a solid choice. However, if you decide that mechanical breakdown protection is a better option for you, I recommend the folks at autoPOM! and Mercury Insurance Group.
autoPOM! backed and administered by Mercury can provide you with repair service comparable to the manufacturer's extended warranty. Not surprising, autoPOM! pricing is far less than dealer pricing and offers the flexibility of allowing you to choose the repair facility that you're most comfortable with.
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