Typically you will only receive a car manufacturer warranty with brand new autos. There are instances that the car manufacturer warranty has not yet expired and you could have one with a used car. However, most people do not trade their cars in until past the car manufacturer warranty period is over.

Definition

A car manufacturer warranty is the warranty that comes with the car from the actual manufacturer. Different manufacturers offer different warranties and also various warranties for different styles and models of cars that they build.

Certification

One item covered under the car manufacturer warranty is the certification. It is pretty standard for the manufacturer to certify that the vehicle has undergone various inspections for quality control and assurance. It is interesting to note however, that there is not set standard in the auto industry or any government regulation for quality control in order for a manufacturer to certify their vehicles.

Claims

Repair of certain items that are covered under the car manufacturer warranty are listed in the specific warranty. The buyer has to submit their claims for repair directly to the car manufacturer in order to maintain the warranty. Often, you can take the car to the dealership where you purchased it and have the repairs made at the facility.

Auto Maintenance

Oil change and maintenance such as tire rotation are required to keep a car manufacturer warranty valid. Many dealerships will require that you bring your automobile into their facility for the maintenance requirements in order to not violate the car manufacturer warranty requirements. Often the car manufacturer warranty will become void and invalid if the maintenance is not properly kept up on the auto.

Deductible

The majority of car manufacturer warranty does not require a deductible for repairs made on manufactured installed parts. However, you need to read the warranty carefully because many will not charge for a specific part but will charge a deductible of some amount for labor.

Length

The length of the car manufacturer warranty varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. They all have a certain number of miles or a certain number of years for coverage. If you reach the mileage first, you will not be covered for the remaining time that the warranty was for. Likewise, if you reach the number of years prior to the mileage limitation, you will not be covered for the remaining mileage.

Cost of the Warranty

There is usually no charge for the basic car manufacturer warranty that is provided with the car. The manufacturers want you to be happy and realize it would be insane to charge for the actual basic car manufacturer warranty. If a dealership is trying to charge you for this warranty, you should contact your local better business bureau and the manufacturer itself.

Additional Warranties

At the time of purchase of the car it is possible to get additional auto warranties. Some typical ones are drive train warranties, extended warranties, bumper-to-bumper warranties and power train warranties. Many of these warranties are also available to purchase at a later date or even after the car manufacturer warranty has expired.

Recall

Recall problems and complications on an auto are automatically covered under the car manufacturer warranty. The manufacturer is responsible for notifying consumers of the recall and fixing the problem for no labor or parts charges or deductibles.