Factory Warranty

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A factory warranty is commonly referred to by many names; however most factory warranties are an intricate combination of limited and full warranties that specify that the material and/or workmanship of the vehicle is defect-free or will meet certain performance guidelines over a specified time and/or mileage. Often vehicles come with several different types of factory warranty coverages: standard, corrosion, safety, paint, tire, powertrain, and emission. All of which have various levels of limiting or full warranties for the specific manufacturer's vehicle.

Preparing Your Car for Hurricane Season

It’s that time of year again. We on the coast are watching the oceans closely. It’s hurricane season. While most of us know how to protect our homes, many people often don’t think about how to prepare their cars. Your vehicle needs to be prepared just as much in the case of an upcoming storm or evacuation. Here are a few tips to help you prepare your vehicle.

What is a Comprehensive Warranty?

When researching factory warranties or extended auto warranties, comprehensive warranty is a term that often comes up. But, what exactly is a comprehensive warranty and what does it cover? These are common questions that are asked by many consumers. This article will delve into exactly what a comprehensive warranty is and what is generally covered.

Factory Backed Extended Warranty vs Aftermarket Warranty: The Difference Between the Two

When purchasing an extended auto warranty, or extended service contract, there are two types of warranties that you may come across: factory backed extended warranty and aftermarket warranty. For many consumers, they might think they are getting a factory backed warranty, but instead get an aftermarket warranty. In many ways they are similar, but there are different in certain ways as well. Listed below are a comparison of the two that will make you more informed as a consumer.

Smart Basic Warranty

Every new Smart vehicle comes with a limited factory warranty. The Smart basic warranty, commonly known as a bumper-to-bumper warranty, covers repairs needed due to manufacturer defect or workmanship. The warranty covers most components of a new Smart and begins the day of delivery to the first owner (in-service date) or the first date of use.

What is Covered Under the Smart Basic Warranty?

MINI Factory Warranty

All new MINI vehicles come with a new vehicle limited, or factory, warranty.

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