Should I Buy a Warranty on a Used Car?

November 7, 2022

When buying any of life’s essentials, a warranty is something that can offer peace of mind when it comes to anything that you need to last. People tend to want warranties on things as trivial as a toaster or a pizza oven, so when it comes to your vehicle it goes without saying that the importance and reassurance that a warranty can offer is quite a lot larger. Your toaster obviously doesn’t need to navigate the weather, busy streets, dirt roads, night driving, other people and a variety of other considerations that can contribute to the wear and tear of your car.

For all of these reasons, many potential buyers find themselves wondering “Should I buy a warranty on a used car?”, leading to many used car dealers (though not all) offering some form of warranty on the vehicles that they sell. While used cars will obviously not be able to last as long as a used car, if they’re well looked after and serviced, there’s no reason that a good warranty offer can’t be provided for anyone looking to buy used cars in Brisbane. So what are the benefits on offer at Aspley Mazda’s car yard in the Brisbane area?

Benefits for used cars

There’s really no getting around it, while we ensure that all the used cars you buy from us are in the best possible condition, they’re not new cars. So in short the answer to “Should I buy a warranty on a used car?” is yes. The above actually makes a warranty even more important. No matter how well looked after and serviced a used car is, it’s still subject to the life that it lived before it became yours. This can mean that some issues are more likely to occur sooner to do with wear and tear and that a regular service is far more important to ensure that you can extend the life of the vehicle.

In this sense, a warranty is an absolute must. Knowing that a good portion of the issues that could potentially arise throughout the new life of your vehicle will be looked after no questions asked allows you to go about your business stress free.

Aspley Mazda Warranty approach

Something very important to note is that not only do different car dealerships have different approaches to but our warranties are custom run through our own workshop and not the same as some other Mazda dealerships. Not all dealerships offer this. At Aspley Mazda we’ve spent time thinking long and hard about all of the above considerations. As we’ve mentioned many times in our blog, we are ALL about matching the right car to the right driver. We don’t just sell Mazdas either, so it’s not about making sure you drive away in one. Our warranties need to consider requirements across a vast range of car manufacturers from Fords, through to Holdens, Hondas, Hyundais, Kia, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota and whatever else might happen to end up on the show room floor.

This means that not only do we consider things like performance, style, size, price point and personality when trying to match you with the right car, but what your warranty might need to cover and how your needs might impact the life and health of your used car. So when considering all of the above, we are currently offering a 12 month minimum warranty on any used car that you buy from us. 

But let’s not forget roadside assist!

This is again not something that you’ll find just anywhere. Along with Aspley Mazda’s custom warranty we also offer 12 months roadside assistance, so you don’t just need to bring the car in if something needs attention, we’ll also come out to you when you’re stuck in a situation and need help. We aim to have your back in any situation for a good duration of time so that you can feel confident in your purchase, the lifetime of your vehicle, the condition of it and that you won’t find yourself on the side of the road unsure of what to do if something unfortunate were to happen. It’s the Aspley Mazda ethos!

So let’s talk at our car yard in Brisbane!

We really are here to help, not just push you out the door with the most expensive car we can get you to buy. There really is so much to consider with a used car purchase and our staff are extensively trained in how to help you, not just sell to you. This includes all of the above warranty considerations along with what make, model and manufacturer would best suit your needs. So if you’re still unsure and asking “Should I buy a warranty on a used car”, then simply drop us a line via email, give us a call or come in to say hi and get some expert advice on how you can walk (well, drive) away with confidence that you’ve made the right choice, then get in touch today and let’s chat!