Factory Warranty - Best 2011 Car Manufacturer Warranties

A new car factory warranty is often not the first element considered when purchasing a new car, but it is one of the most important when considering overall value. The bumper-to-bumper manufacturer's warranty, also known as the Basic Factory Warranty, covers at least 3 years for all major car brands with a few exceptions.

Here are the best new car, bumper-to-bumper, factory-backed warranties for 2011:

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5 years / 60,000 miles - Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, Volvo

Factory Warranty - Best 2011 Car Manufacturer Warranties

5 years / 50,000 miles - Jaguar

4 years / 60,000 miles - Infiniti

4 years / 50,000 miles - Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes, Mini, Porsche, Saab

Many auto makers extend the engine, transmission, and driveline components past the comprehensive warranty, but these coverages have not been listed because the majority of repairs will not be covered under a powertrain warranty. Powertrain warranties add considerable value only if they extend to 100,000 miles or more. For this reason, the best factory warranty for 2011 is provided by Hyundai, Kia, and Mitsubishi. Their 5 year bumper-to-bumper warranty is complemented by a 10 year / 100,000 mile powertrain warranty.

Considering Overall Value / New Car Shopping

It costs about 0 per year to purchase a bumper-to-bumper warranty with coverage similar to a new car factory warranty. Considering this, if a consumer is undecided between a Chevy and a Hyundai of similar price, then the Hyundai is a better value by ,500 because of the length of the warranty is 2 years longer.

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Understand the conditions of your warranty All new and many used vehicles arrive with a warranty covering unexpected repairs. Be sure to understand the duration and covered components of the warranty. A typical warranty might be written "48/50000" meaning that coverage lasts either 48 months from the initial purchase or until the vehicle has 50000 miles, whichever comes first. Why are multiple warranty periods listed? Depending on what is being repaired, the length of a factory warranty varies. Often a comprehensive "bumper-to-bumper" warranty covers everything outside of schedule maintenance. This is generally the shortest warranty period. A usually longer powertrain warranty covers engine and transmission defects. Anti-corrosion protection often lasts even longer. Finally, some manufacturers offer roadside assistance for a limited time. Are used vehicles still covered under factory warranty? Warranties are often transferable, meaning that a vehicle inside its mileage and duration caps will maintain its factory warranty. How does one maintain the warranty? By performing required service at the proper intervals and responding if something clearly goes wrong. Your owner's manual explicitly lists service intervals, although cars are often equipped with "check engine" dashboard lights that signal needed maintenance. What is the driver's job? You just need to take the vehicle in for service when the time arrives. Factory-authorized technicians must perform service and any ...

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