Many people hear about prepaid maintenance plans, but often ignore them because of preconceived notions. Many consumers feel that they are a waste of money and that they aren’t really needed. Not true. There are several reason why a prepaid maintenance plan is a good investment.
A prepaid maintenance plan gives you one less thing to worry about. You just take your vehicle in for maintenance and pick it up when it’s ready.
By having a prepaid maintenance plan, you will more than most likely take your vehicle in for regular maintenance. This will keep your car running like new and help you maintain your car’s longevity.
Most manufacturers have a recommended maintenance schedule that needs to be followed. In many cases, if you do not perform the recommended maintenance it can void your warranty. This applies to many extended auto warranties as well. By upping the convenience factor, a prepaid maintenance plan will make it easier to bring your vehicle in for regular maintenance and this will help to maintain the validity of your factory warranty and extended auto warranty, if applicable.
Many times, a prepaid maintenance plan will cost you less money than if you paid for each service visit individually. Many prepaid maintenance plans reflect discounts over pay as you go services. This discount can be significant, sometimes 35% to 45%. Plus, the prices for covered services are locked in. If the dealer decides to raise his rates, you will not have to pay that higher rate.
Now, I know that many manufacturer’s offer free maintenance with a new vehicle purchase, but what happens after the time limit on the maintenance runs out? You still need to regularly service your vehicle and a prepaid maintenance plan will give you the benefits you enjoyed while helping to keep your car in top shape. Do your homework. Research to find the best deal for the services you will receive.