All vehicles on the road are entitled to a warranty service as per US law. Warranty refers to repair and maintenance service offered by the auto dealer in association with a third party vendors. This warranty will be in existence for at least two years from the date of the car’s sale. However, it can be extended depending on the convenience of the car owner. In auto warranty, there are two categories. The first category is called new car warranty, issued to brand new cars. The second category is called aftermarket auto warranty, issued to second hand cars or pre-owned cars.
It is mandatory for all dealers to issue aftermarket auto warranty at the time of handing over the vehicle to the buyers. Watch out for fraudulent auto warranty. In some states of the US, law has been evolved to protect car owners against fraudulent aftermarket auto warranty. It is called lemon law. Review at least five aftermarket auto warranties before finalizing the service provider.

The aftermarket auto warranty covers repair and maintenance of drive train, power train, brake mechanism, engine and steering system. However, it does not cover the replacement of expensive spare parts. The warranty is offered on the basis of time and distance covered by the vehicle.