Often times when people get repairs and maintenance done on their vehicles they are asking the question, “Isn’t that covered by my auto warranty?” Many motorists just assume that an auto warranty covers repairs despite factors such as vehicle mileage, maintenance requirements, and environmental conditions. However, this is not the case.

An auto warranty is an agreement between you and the manufacturer of the vehicle. As the consumer of the warranty, you are held responsible for meeting specific maintenance requirements. The manufacturer is only obligated to repair the vehicle if you perform the required maintenance.

Due to questionable practices that dealers have performed in the past, manufacturers now scrutinize every auto warranty claim. Consumers often see this as an attempt to get out of covering repair costs for their vehicle. However, the reality is that the repair may not be covered by the terms of the auto warranty. This could be a result of factors such as expiration, parts that are not covered under the agreement, and vehicle abuse.

Consumers need to proceed with caution and thoroughly read through their auto warranty. It is important that you fulfill your side of the deal if you want to ensure that the manufacturer will fulfill their side.