2008 New Vehicle Warranties

The warranty for a new car means that the manufacturer will be able to cover the number of years or the number of miles it has been driven. It covers certain repair and replacement costs. It is based on what occurs first - a certain period of time or, if the car has been driven for a certain amount of mileage.

There are two types of warranties that are available for new vehicles. One warranty is the bumper to bumper warranty. In this all the major parts of the car are covered, except things like the brakes, tires, and batteries etc. which are covered by the manufacturers themselves. It covers repair and replacement of original factory equipment.

In the other warranty every part of the car is covered. It also covers the engine and the transmission. There are other special warranties that are available. Some cover even the rust and corrosion that affects the vehicle and also helps when the car has a problem on the road.

The basic warranty covers a few of the basic requirements of a car. Some warranties give free scheduled maintenance of the vehicle which includes oil change and wiper-blade replacement. Some warranties cover maintenance for the whole period of the basic warranty, while others cover it for a shorter period.

The basic warranty does not cover normal wear and maintenance which includes oil, filters and brake linings. It does not cover natural calamities in the environment like floods. It does not cover damage done due to the car not being properly maintained. It dopes not cover damage done by the owner or others in the car.

Some companies offer extended warranties which covers things like the engine and the transmission. You can also have corrosion warranty and roadside assistance warranty. These warranties are given to new cars when and is for a period of time and does not depend on the mileage. The passenger restraint warranty covers the seat belts and air bags for a period of 5 years or 50.000 miles. The exhaust emission warranty covers for a period of 2 years or 24, 000 miles the corrosion related parts. It also covers the catalytic converter and the on-board diagnostic devices for a period of 8 years or 80, 000 miles.

When a new car is sold and the warranty has not expired, it can be transferred to the new owner for free or for a fee.

There are a whole variety of warranties that cover many parts of the car. Some of the warranties cover the engine and its parts, some cover the automatic and standard transmission in the car, some cover the drive axle and other internal parts of the car, some cover the electrical items in the car, some cover the steering system in the car, still other cover the radiator, cooling fan and motor etc. So you can choose which parts of the car you want covered by the warranty. You have a variety to choose from.

You can search the internet and get a list of the cars and the manufacturers who offer warranties for the new 2008 models of cars. The different types of warranties can also be obtained. So, make an informed choice and choose the 2008 new vehicle warranty that you want to get for your new car.

Sarah Johns is an expert writer for RandB Auto Center. She has written many articles like Save Money on Gas and Green Cars & Energy Efficiency. You can mail her @ randbautocenterarticle@gmail.com

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