Manufacturer’s
warranties are provided by the vehicle’s maker, and cover
specified parts for a stated number of miles and years/months.
Law requires manufacturers to protect against factory installed
parts for defects or workmanship.
In
the US, new vehicles come standard with at least two warranties:
The basic warranty covers practically all components, except
items that are known or expected to wear out with normal
usage. Such items include brake pads, filters, belts, hoses,
and wiper blades. A powertrain warranty, which often runs
concurrently with the basic warranty, protects the engine,
transmission, axles and drive axle assembly. Most vehicles
also come with a warranty protecting against rust or corrosion
Warranty. Finally, federal law requires the emissions components
to be protected by the factory for 8 years or 80,000 miles,
and Passive-Restraint systems for 5 years or 50,000 miles.
The
terms for manufacturer’s warranties naturally vary from
make to make. Check your owner’s manual See your owner’s
manual, dealer, or check the vehicle manufacturer’s website
for details of your warranty.
