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When it comes to the long-term cost of your car, extended warranties are generally ?a bad deal,? says Gillis. In a Consumer Reports survey, 55% of people who purchased an extended warranty never touched it. Among those who did use the warranty, most saved less on repairs than they paid for the contract.

Con: They Are More Expensive When Purchased Later The average cost is $2,500 with prices fluctuating widely based on coverage levels, the manufacturer and model of the vehicle, model year, and mileage. The best prices, though, are when the vehicle is new.

The exact benefits that come with your particular Visa card, however, are determined by your issuing bank. This means a Visa Signature card from one bank may have slightly different benefits than a Visa Signature card from another bank.

Extended warranties are typically offered by the credit card network, like Visa or Mastercard, rather than by an individual bank or by specific credit card. To find out if your card offers extended warranty coverage, check its benefits guide or contact your issuer directly for details.

Yes, as long as you use your covered Visa card for the purchase and the eligible item has a valid original manufacturer's written U.S. repair warranty of three years or less, store purchased dealer warranty, or assembler warranty.

You can even purchase an extended warranty after the manufacturer warranty expires, although the price will go up considerably.

Yes, as long as you use your covered Visa card for the purchase and the eligible item has a valid original manufacturer's written U.S. repair warranty of three years or less, store purchased dealer warranty, or assembler warranty.

Summary of Visa Signature benefits Extended warranty protection. Travel and emergency assistance. Year-end spending summary. Visa Signature concierge. Roadside assistance (T). Auto rental collision damage waiver (T). Zero fraud liability (T). Lost/stolen card reporting, emergency replacement and emergency cash (T).

Extended warranty protection is not a standard benefit on Visa Traditional cards, but that doesn't mean it's never included. Keep in mind that the card issuer determines what benefits come with a given card.

You can purchase an extended auto warranty at any time, although waiting until the original factory coverage has expired will generally mean paying a higher premium rate. The most advantageous time for purchase may be near the end of the original warranty term.