A car warranty is a promise that the manufacturer of a new vehicle will repair certain defects in the vehicle free of charge, as long as certain conditions are met. The most common type of car warranty lasts for 12 months or 12,000 miles from the date of purchase. However, warranties vary from manufacturer to manufacturer with some vehicle warranty agreements lasting for a certain amount of miles and/or months, while others can be purchased for a set price or for the duration of ownership.

How to Check for a Car’s Warranty

In order to find out if your car is under warranty, you will need to verify the VIN number. This can usually be found on the driver’s side door sill or on the dashboard near the steering wheel. You can also use a service that provides this information by entering in the VIN number, such as Carfax. If a vehicle is under warranty, you can then contact a dealership or manufacturer for a voluntary repair.

What Does the Warranty Cover?

A manufacturer’s warranty is a contract between the manufacturer and the customer that guarantees that the product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship. This agreement is usually a stipulation in the purchase contract. Some products have separate agreements for parts and labor.

Furthermore, we have highlighted below the differences between what a warranty and warranty period is to better prepare yourself when buying a new car.

Warranty

A warranty is a legally binding promise or guarantee made by a manufacturer or retailer that something they sell is free from defect or fault.

Warranty Period

A warranty period is an amount of time during which the promise or guarantee of a warranty applies. This may be based on the purchase date and when the product was delivered to the customer, and it is shortened if the product is used or damaged. A warranty period can last until a certain date or time frame, such as when the product was delivered to the customer. The length of a warranty period varies depending on what type of warranty it is and where it originated.