If you just bought a new car, it is a smart idea to invest in an auto warranty. New car warranties offer four types of coverage:

1. The first type of coverage is a basic, or bumper-to-bumper warranty. This offers coverage on all parts of the car from bumper to bumper.

2. The second type of coverage is a drivetrain warranty, or powertrain warranty. This will provide coverage for all of the parts of your car that make it run. Such parts include the transmission, the engine, the drive axles, and the driveshaft.

3. The third type of coverage is for rust or corrosion. This will give you coverage for rust-through issues.

4. The fourth type of coverage is roadside assistance. This service may be provided for while you have an active basic warranty. This service will provide things such as towing, flat tire assistance, running out of gas, or assistance with lockouts.

To become more familiar with all of the details of the coverage you receive from your warranty, look in you warranty booklet or owner’s manual. If you still think you do not have enough coverage, looking into the purchase of an extended warranty is a smart idea.