What's Left of the Warranty?
Warranty After a Lease Buyout: What's Covered and What's Optional
Buying out your lease? Check what factory warranty remains, and how to think about extended warranties.
Key takeaways
- Some factory coverage may still be active.
- Know what's covered and when it ends.
- Extended warranties are optional; read the terms and price.
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This is the Lease End Minute. I'm Joe from Champion Auto Finance.
If you're buying out your lease, check what's left of the factory warranty.
Some coverage may still be active depending on your car's age and mileage. Find out exactly what's covered and when it ends. That tells you how much repair risk you're taking on.
You'll probably be offered an extended warranty or service contract too. Those are optional. Read what's covered, what's excluded, and the real price. Some people like the peace of mind. Others would rather save the money. Either way, it's your choice, not a requirement.
Champion Auto Finance is not a lender. Approvals and terms are subject to lender underwriting.
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