What to do When Your Car’s Warranty Has Expired

Your Car Warranty Expires Long Before Your Car Does

If you’re like most people, you purchased your new vehicle and the warranty that accompanied your purchase gave you peace of mind. But for most people, your car warranty expires long before the actual life of your car.

In fact, a recent study found that the average car warranty lasts just 38 months. When you consider that the average age of a car or truck on the road in America is around 12 years old, it’s clear that a vehicle will be in service long after its manufacturer’s warranty has expired.

You Need Repairs, But the Warranty has Expired, Now What?

When she noticed that the check engine light in her dashboard had come on. Given that the vehicle is now a couple years past the 4 year/50,000 warranty period, this was the first potentially significant repair she would be financially responsible for.

After Sharon had received some less-than-stellar customer service at the dealership she purchased the car from, she began looking for a ‘dealer alternative’. That’s when she found Milito’s.

Milito’s Auto Repair in Chicago has the ability to service virtually any make and model, foreign and domestic. Milito’s has the knowledge, the experience and the technology to work on just about any car or truck on the road, from Sharon’s Lexus to BMW, Buick, Jeep and so many more!

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What’s the Advantage of a ‘Dealer Alternative’?

Bringing your vehicle to an independent auto repair facilities such as Milito’s Auto Repair has many advantages.

For example, Milito’s often tends to be considerably more cost effective than the dealerships can be.

Milito’s also tends to offer other benefits such as being open for business seven days a week, many times being able to perform repairs quicker, and the use of aftermarket parts which – while meeting the manufacturer’s design and quality specifications, often actually carry a better warranty than the OEM parts!

Dealerships also often charge considerably more in terms of their hourly rate, and their diagnostic inspections can often be very pricey. Independent shops like Milito’s often have a greater offering in these areas too.

So if your car warranty is expiring, or has already expired, be sure to give Milito’s a call. We can help you keep your car on the road and running great – often for less cost that the dealerships would charge! And when you bundle in a greater overall experience, Milito’s Auto Repair is proud to be your ‘dealer alternative’.

Milito’s Auto Repair has been proudly serving the automotive needs of drivers in Chicago, IL and the surrounding area for over 50 years. We are a family-owned and operated business, and we take pride in our reputation for providing quality repairs at fair prices.

Depend on the professionalism and expertise of the crew at Milito’s Auto Repair for everything related to out-of-warranty car repairs. Contact us today!

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