An extended auto warranty offers two different types of coverage. These two types of coverage are bumper-to-bumper and powertrain.

Bumper-to-bumper coverage offers a greater amount of coverage because it covers the most parts of the car. Usually when provided a list detailing the coverage, you will receive a list of parts that are excluded from the plan, because it is shorter. Bumper-to-bumper warranties are considered an exclusionary warranty because consumers are provided with a list of excluded parts from the coverage plan.

Powertrain warranties cover specific parts of the car that are considered the most important. The parts included in this are the transmission, the engine, and other parts of the car’s powertrain. These inclusionary coverage plans cover the more essential and expensive parts of the car. There are a lot of important things to know and research before purchasing a powertrain warranty:

1. Make sure you know exactly what parts are being covered in the auto warranty.

2. Make sure you are using the car for a long duration of time and be sure the coverage will still be active when you have high mileage.

3. See if you receive any coverage for additional accessories in the car.

Overall, be sure to know what type of warranty will suit your car’s needs. Compare prices and types of coverage between bumper-to-bumper warranties and powertrain warranties.