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The last thing you expect to happen when you get your car serviced or repaired is getting your
warranty voided and your claim rejected.
The main reason why you purchased an extended car warranty is that in case your car breaks
down, you don’t have to worry about paying for expensive repairs because the warranty covers
the expenses.
1. Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs on Your Dashboard!
Just because you’re used to ignoring red flags on relationships, doesn’t mean your car needs to
suffer too. Never ignore the warning signs blinking on your dashboard or lighting up, there’s a
reason for why they’re there, to warn you!
Each symbol on your dashboard corresponds to different parts of your car. Now we all know
that some symbols are common knowledge but there are still several icons we don’t know. This
is why you need to read your owner’s manual. You’ll be able to know which part of your vehicle
needs attention.
2. Don’t Forget to Follow Scheduled Maintenance
Although, we sometimes get the urge to follow an irregular maintenance schedule if you don’t
want to get your claim rejected in the future because you were “too busy” to have your car
serviced.
Following your scheduled maintenance is not only good for your warranty but it would do
wonders for your car. When you follow the schedule religiously, you’re sure to have your car up
and running for a long time.
3. Think Twice Before Deciding on Vehicle Modifications
Are you planning on getting an upgrade on vehicle performance and install some turbo or how
about an aftermarket CNG kit? Well, think again! Although you want to customize your car, you
have to think twice before doing it. Turns out that warranty providers can reject a claim in case
they find out that the modification done on the vehicle caused the issue.
There are some aftermarket parts you can install or modifications you can do that will not void
your warranty. Back in the day, several warranty providers misused warranties and disclaimers.
It was so rampant that in 1975, the government enacted a law that would fight against these
exploitations. The law came to be known as the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act.
4. Stop Driving Like You’re Baby from Baby Driver
Stop going on road rage and drive like you’re the only one on the road. Turns out that warranty
providers can know if you’ve been misusing or driving your vehicle to the limits.
Not only will the parts of your car wear faster, but there’s also a big chance that your car will
break down sooner than later. Well, it’s a no-brainer that you should be a responsible driver
but some people just need to be reminded often. It’s not just about preserving your car but
more about preserving your life and the life of other people on the road.
5. Forgetting to Keep a Paper Trail
Every time that you get your car serviced for maintenance, always keep a record of every
transaction you did and keep at least a copy of your receipts in case you’ll lose the original.
Practice taking pictures of your transaction receipts and of the products purchased for
maintenance before storing them safely. It’s more convenient to have it on your phone and
accessible anytime.
Why? Sometimes, warranty providers will argue that you didn’t follow the recommended
maintenance schedule or used a product that isn’t of quality, and from that have a reason to
reject a claim you filed. So to avoid this, make sure you kept proof of all the transactions.
Key Take-Away
For you to avoid getting your claims rejected and your warranties voided, always remember to
follow scheduled maintenance, never ignore warning signs, be a responsible driver and always
keep records of your maintenance. Although there’s a law that could save you from getting a
claim rejected with your modified car, this doesn’t mean that you are free to do whatever
modification you want because there are certain alterations that can damage your vehicle. If
you’re looking for an extended car warranty that can give you comprehensive and customized
coverage, contact A-Protect Warranty and get your free quote today!