# Do you buy extended warranties and service contracts ? This one car, but in general

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [March 8, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-buy-extended-warranties-and-service-contracts-this-one-car-but-in-general/1028296 "2026-03-08T14:35:37Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 8, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-buy-extended-warranties-and-service-contracts-this-one-car-but-in-general/1028296/4 "2026-03-08T15:11:30Z")

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More discussion here - [Used Car Warranty: Worth the $$$?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/used-car-warranty-worth-the/987333)

IMO, there is no blanket answer. Whether to spend the extra $$$ on an extended service contract depends on the condition of the vehicle, its mileage and one’s driving habits. For me, the answer was a clear no…and assuming my 2018 Mini Cooper makes it through July without any problems, passing on the extended service contract will have been the right call.

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