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evan938

Extended warranty companies -

Gf will be starting to shop for a new car soon. High on the list for "wants" is warranty. I've got a Tucson and isn't my first Hyundai, and the 10y/100k powertrain 5y/60k comp can't really be touched, aside from the sister brands (Kia, Genesis)...I've also had minimal issues in almost 80k on this car. That said, the brand is on the short list.

There are a few other vehicles that check some boxes for her, but have the standard 5y/60k 3y/36k, so the thought became, how about buying an extended warranty if any of these cars become the top choice?

She wants a small hatchback, MAYBE crossover SUV. Good mileage. Good financing deals. ~30k-ish budget. She's been driving a 2013 Mazda 3 hatch, and it's on its last leg. Relatively trouble free brands

Vehicles we've looked at

Hyundai Tucson - don't really need 2 Tucsons, but finance special is enticing. Warranty top tier. Little bigger than she wants, but she drives mine, so it's not a huge issue.

Hyundai Kona

Toyota Corolla Hatchback - not as great financing specials, standard warranty

Subaru Crosstrek - some finance specials, standard warranty

Honda HRV - some finance specials, standard warranty

Any recs for extended warranties that will get some of these brands to have similar coverage to what she could get from Hyundai/Kia? If you've used one, what was the price and what was your experience if/when you needed to use them?

Posted Dec 1, 2025, 4:10 AM UTC

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