Factory or Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty

A factory warranty comes with all new vehicles. For instance, some factory warranties expire after three years or 36,000 miles. When the vehicle is sold, some factory warranties, if they are not already expired, can be transferred to a new owner.

During the coverage period, an authorized dealer will repair, replace, or adjust all parts on your vehicle (except tires) that are defective in factory-supplied materials of workmanship.

A factory warranty requires that the manufacturer pay for the cost of certain repairs. Exceptions can include the following:

• Batteries (these are usually covered by their own warranties)
• Normal wear and maintenance (oil changes, wiper-blade replacement)
• Damage from the environment (floods, lightning, or hail)
• Damage from inappropriate maintenance (incorrect oil or fuel)
• Damage from the owner or vehicle occupants (accidents)

Powertrain Limited Warranty

Covers drivetrain parts including the engine and transmission.

Corrosion or Rust-Through Limited Warranty

Covers rust perforations caused by natural elements. Usually, surface rust is not covered under this warranty.

Emissions Control Limited Warranty

Covers (for a specified amount of time and mileage depending on the manufacturer) any defective component or system that could increase a vehicle's pollution. Examples include onboard computers, the oil filler cap, etc.

Specific Component Limited Warranty

Covers batteries and tires under separate warranties.