What Parts are Covered Under the Basic New Car Warranty?
Generally speaking, everything from one end of the vehicle to the other is covered against defects in materials or workmanship or failure EXCEPT for wear and maintenance parts (see below). Anything that isnt right or fails within the covered warranty period should be replaced at the vehicle manufacturers expense and at no cost to you (except possibly a small deductible). See your Owners Manual for specific details. What Parts Are NOT Covered Under the Basic New Car Warranty? Generally speaking, parts that are NOT covered under the basic warranty are wear and maintenance items such as filters (air, fuel, oil cabin air & transmission filter), fluids (oil, coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid, transmission fluid), brake linings (pads and shoes), brake rotors, brake drums, clutch linings, belts, hoses, wiper blades, and tires (which are covered under their own separate warranty). See your Owners Manual for specific details. Powertrain Warranty This is a separate warranty that covers