An auto warranty is a guarantee that your car will have parts replaced and repaired if problems arise and there is a mechanical defect. There are a variety of warranties that consumers can pick from. For example, there are powertrain warranties, which provide coverage for most parts of the engine and there are component warranties, which provide coverage for many engine parts in addition to interior and exterior parts. Also, there are bumper-to-bumper warranties, which provide coverage for all of the parts of the car from bumper to bumper.

Any of these warranty options are applicable to both used and new vehicles. Extended auto warranty programs provide more extensive coverage for your vehicle than the factory warranty. If you want to feel at ease when your vehicle goes into the shop for maintenance and repairs, extended auto warranties are a smart investment to make.