The warranty that is offered by the manufacturer can be easy to overlook when taking test drives and talking about financing. However, when shopping around, or even after the purchase, it’s important to understand the finer details of the warranty coverage that comes with your vehicle. In this article, we will take a look at the car warranty available at your Volkswagen dealer.
What’s Included in a Car Warranty From Your Volkswagen Dealer
VW offers a basic warranty with all new car purchases that is similar to the bumper-to-bumper warranty that is industry standard. However, this new VW warranty is not broken into a bumper-to-bumper warranty and a powertrain warranty.
Along with this warranty, VW offers an anti-perforation warranty, 24/7 roadside assistance, as well as a no-cost scheduled maintenance plan. These coverages and more make the coverage offered on new vehicles by Volkswagen to be some of the best in the industry.
The New VW Warranty
The new VW warranty offered as part of a suite of services VW calls Carefree Coverage, is valid for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. This warranty covers all costs of repairing or replacing components that have malfunctioned due to defective parts or faulty workmanship that has occurred at the factory. This warranty covers most components of the car including high-tech electrical components, the infotainment center, and all mechanical components. This warranty provides peace of mind that you won’t have to worry about a large repair bill in the first few years of ownership.
This Warranty does not cover parts that wear out due to normal use. This includes parts like tires, spark plugs, oil filters, windshield wiper blades, light bulbs, and other components. In addition, this warranty is transferable during the specified period. Repairs made necessary due to improper maintenance or damage are excluded from coverage.
The Certified Pre-Owned Warranty
All VW vehicles that meet the certified pre-owned criteria come with additional coverage that is valid for one year or 12,000 miles. With this additional coverage, a certified pre-owned Volkswagen will have 5 years of warranty coverage. This warranty functions as an extension of the new vehicle warranty and will have the same terms and exclusions.
Additional Coverage
In addition to the standard manufacturer warranty, VW offers some additional warranty coverage for new vehicles. The Anti-Corrosion Warranty covers rust to the metal that occurs from the inside out. This warranty is valid for 12 years and has unlimited mileage. Rust that occurs due to improper maintenance or damage, or that occurs from the inside out, is excluded from coverage.
VW offers 3 different tiers of extended warranty coverage called the Drive Easy Service Protection Plan. These plans vary in the range of coverage and deductibles that may apply. This program is available for a term of up to 10 years or 150,000 miles.
If you are in the market for a new car, VW has some of the most attractive warranty options in the industry. If you want to learn more about the warranty options, or if you are ready to find that perfect new VW, come see us at Crain Volkswagen of Fayetteville.
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