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Extended warranties, GAP, maintenance plans: what is optional and how to compare the loan rate.

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Everything sold there is optional

Extended warranties, GAP coverage, tire and wheel protection and maintenance plans are optional products, and their prices are negotiable.

Compare the rate

Get a loan pre-approval from your bank or credit union before you go. The rate a dealer offers can include a markup.

Read before you sign

Check that the contract matches the price and the products you agreed to, and that nothing was added.

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Sources

  1. FTC: Auto warranties and auto service contracts
  2. CFPB: What is GAP insurance?