Archive for 'Warranties' Category
Jun 16, 2025

All car dealerships, at time of sale, will offer what *they call* and “extended warranty” for purchase. In California, these are actually *Service Contracts* (Mechanical Breakdown Insurance). These take the factory warrany coverage and extend it out more years, and many more miles. Typical would be out to 7-8 years or 100,000-120,000 miles. IF a […]

Jun 2, 2025

Your new vehicle will come with a “bumper-to-bumper” manufacturers limited warranty. It will also typically come with a 5 year/60,000 mile “Powertrain” warranty covering internal engine/transmission/driveline/rear/front differential and drive axles. EV’s will come with their own warranty. Certain diesel models will come with a longer diesel engine warranty. Each manufacturer sets forth teir own limited […]