Man Buys A Used Car With A Warranty. Then He Realizes Just How Difficult It Can Be To Use It

If you buy a car, new or used, chances are high that you’ll be offered a warranty with the vehicle.

These warranties can be expensive. As noted by Cars.com, the cost of an extended warranty can reach thousands of dollars per year, with an average of $139/month.

Still, many consider the prospect of paying an additional $100 or $200 a month and think, “Do I really need that?”

Even though these warranties can provide peace of mind, there’s always a question of whether you will ever actually get to take advantage of them—or, at the time when you need it, if the warranty will actually cover what you need it to. There’s also the question of whether it makes financial sense to get a warranty, or if you’d save money simply by paying out of pocket for maintenance and repairs.

Now, a mechanic is issuing a warning about used car warranties after a recent incident with a customer.