If you buy a new car, an auto warranty is a smart investment to make. An auto warranty offers four types of coverage:

1. One type of coverage you can get is a bumper-to-bumper warranty. This is basic coverage that covers all parts of the car from bumper to bumper.

2. Another type of coverage you can get is a powertrain, or drivetrain warranty. This provides coverage for the parts of your vehicle that make it run. Some parts that would be included are the engine, the drive axels, the driveshaft, and the transmission.

3. You can also get coverage for corrosion or rust. This will cover any rust-through issues you may have on your vehicle.

4. A last type of coverage you can get is roadside assistance. This may be a service provided for you while you have a basic warranty that is active. It will provide you with things such as running out of gas, lockout assistance, flat tire assistance, and towing.

To familiarize yourself with all of the details of the type of coverage you will receive from your warranty, look in your owner’s manual or warranty booklet. If you still think you are not being provided with enough coverage, it is a smart idea to look into purchasing an extended warranty.