Auto warranty is a car care program under which the vehicle will be repaired and maintained by the vehicle dealer on behalf of the vehicle manufacturer. During the auto warranty period, the cost of the repairs and maintenance of the vehicle will be the responsibility of the auto dealer. Minor spare parts can also be repaired. Some spare parts, which have genuine manufacturing defects, will be replaced. However, the spare parts and accessories damaged on account of accidents or any other reason like violence or natural disaster cannot be replaced under the auto warranty scheme.
The auto warranty comes in two categories, new car warranty and used car auto warranty. The new car warranty is given to brand new cars and it takes care of the basic components such as drive train, brake mechanism, power train, steering system and engine. The used car warranty is given to used cars or pre-owned cars. The used car warranty is also called aftermarket auto warranty. Opt for a flexible plan while selecting the auto warranty scheme, which comes in three types. They are short term warranty, mid term warranty and long term warranty. Car owners will have the option of changing the auto warranty service provider at any point of time under short term program.