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Auto Warranty Tips
Warranty and Roadside Assistance Coverage
All new vehicles sold in America come with at least two auto warranties, and many include
roadside assistance coverage. Described below are the major types of warranties and assistance
provided to consumers.
Basic: Your basic automobile warranty covers everything except
items subject to wear and tear, such as oil filters, wiper blades, and the like.
Tires and batteries often have their own warranty coverage, which will be outlined
in your owner's manual. Emissions equipment is required to be covered for two years or 24,000 miles by the federal government and 8 years and 80,000 on certain components.
Drivetrain: Drivetrain warranties take care of most of the parts that make
the car move, like the engine, transmission, drive axles and driveshaft. Like
the basic auto warranty, parts subject to wear and tear like hoses and belts are not
covered. However, most of the internal parts of the engine, such as the pistons
and bearings, which are subject to wear and tear, are covered by the drivetrain
warranty. See your owner's manual or local dealer for specific coverage.
Rust or Corrosion: A rust or corrosion warranty protects you from rust-through problems
with the sheetmetal. Surface rust doesn't count. The rust must make a hole to
be covered. Keep your car washed and waxed, and rust shouldn't be a problem.
Roadside Assistance: Most manufacturers provide a service that will rescue
you if your car leaves you stranded, even if it's your fault. Lock yourself out
of the car? Somebody will come and open it up. Run out of gas? Somebody will deliver
some fuel. Flat tire? Somebody will change it for you. See your owner's manual
for details, or ask the dealer about specifics.
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Basic
(yrs/mi) |
Drivetrain
(yrs/mi) |
Rust/Corrosion
(yrs/mi) |
Roadside Assistance
(yrs/mi) |
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| Acura |
4/50,000 |
6/70,000 |
5/Unlimited |
4/50,000 |
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| Audi |
4/50,000 |
4/50,000 |
12/Unlimited |
4/Unlimited |
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| BMW |
4/50,000 |
4/50,000 |
12/Unlimited |
4/Unlimited |
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| Buick |
4/50,000 |
5/100,000 |
6/Unlimited |
5/100,000 |
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| Cadillac |
4/50,000 |
5/100,000 |
6/Unlimited |
5/100,000 |
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| Chevrolet |
3/36,000 |
5/100,000
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6/100,000 |
5/100,000 |
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| Chrysler |
3/36,000 |
Unlimited1 |
5/100,000 |
3/36,000 |
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| Dodge |
3/36,000 |
Unlimited2 |
5/100,000 |
3/36,000 |
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| Ford |
3/36,000 |
5/60,0003 |
5/Unlimited |
5/60,000 |
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| GMC |
3/36,000 |
5/100,000 |
6/100,000 |
5/100,000 |
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| Honda |
3/36,000 |
5/60,000 |
5/Unlimited |
None Available |
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| HUMMER |
4/50,000 |
5/100,000 |
6/100,000 |
5/100,000 |
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| Hyundai |
5/60,000 |
10/100,000 |
7/Unlimited |
5/Unlimited |
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| Infiniti |
4/60,000 |
6/70,000 |
7/Unlimited |
4/60,000 |
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| Isuzu |
3/50,000 |
7/75,000 |
6/100,000 |
7/75,000 |
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| Jaguar |
4/50,000 |
4/50,000 |
6/Unlimited |
4/50,000 |
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| Jeep |
3/36,000 |
Unlimited4 |
5/100,000 |
3/36,000 |
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| Kia |
5/60,000 |
10/100,000 |
5/100,000 |
5/60,000 |
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| Land Rover |
4/50,000 |
4/50,000 |
6/Unlimited |
4/50,000 |
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| Lexus |
4/50,000 |
6/70,000 |
6/Unlimited |
4/Unlimited |
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| Lincoln |
4/50,000 |
6/70,000 |
5/Unlimited |
6/70,000 |
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| Mazda |
3/36,000 |
5/60,000 |
5/Unlimited |
3/36,000 |
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| Mercedes-Benz |
4/50,000 |
4/50,000 |
4/50,000 |
Unlimited |
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| Mercury |
3/36,000 |
5/60,000 |
5/Unlimited |
5/60,000 |
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| MINI |
4/50,000 |
4/50,000 |
12/Unlimited |
4/50,000 |
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| Mitsubishi |
5/60,000 |
10/100,000 (except Raider) |
7/100,000 |
5/Unlimited |
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| Nissan |
3/36,000 |
5/60,000 |
5/Unlimited |
3/36,0005 |
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| Pontiac |
3/36,000 |
5/100,000 |
6/100,000 |
5/100,000 |
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| Porsche |
4/50,000 |
4/50,000 |
10/Unlimited (except GT3) |
4/50,000 |
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| Saab |
4/50,000 |
5/100,000 |
6/Unlimited (except 9-3) |
5/100,000 |
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| Saturn |
3/36,000 |
5/100,000 |
6/100,000 |
5/100,000 |
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| Scion |
3/36,000 |
5/60,000 |
5/Unlimited |
None Available |
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| Subaru |
3/36,000 |
5/60,000 |
5/Unlimited |
3/36,000 |
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| Suzuki |
3/36,000 |
7/100,000 |
3/Unlimited |
3/36,000 |
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| Toyota |
3/36,000 |
5/60,000 |
5/Unlimited |
None Available |
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| Volkswagen |
3/36,000 |
5/60,000 |
12/Unlimited |
3/36,000 |
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| Volvo |
4/50,0006 |
4/50,0006 |
12/Unlimited |
4/Unlimited6 |
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1 See dealer for a copy of limited warranty and details. Non-Transferable. Not available on SRT and certain fleet vehicles. ON PURCHASES BEGINNING 7/26/07
2 See dealer for a copy of limited warranty and details. Non-Transferable. Not available on SRT, Diesel vehicles, Sprinter, Ram Chassis Cab, and certain fleet vehicles. ON PURCHASES BEGINNING 7/26/07
3 For styles that are equipped with the 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel V8 engine, there is a 5 year/100,000 mile warranty that applies to the engine.
4 See dealer for a copy of limited warranty and details. Non-Transferable. Not available on SRT, Diesel vehicles and certain fleet vehicles. ON PURCHASES BEGINNING 7/26/07
5 Towing service to the nearest authorized Nissan dealer is covered if your vehicle is inoperative due to the failure of a warranted part.
6 Under Volvo's "Safe + Sound Coverage Plan" in effect from June 2 through July 31, 2009 (subject to extension by Volvo), the basic and drivetrain warranty on 2009 models sold during that period is 5 years/60,000 miles. The roadside assistance warranty on 2009 models sold during that period is 5 years/unlimited miles.
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