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The Difference between a powertrain coverage and Bumper to Bumper Warranty

by Farhan Ali Digial Marketing

When you will get a car then you will want to make sure that it will be taken care of in the most proficient way possible so when it will be time to resell it you could earn more than its actual value which is understandable. You will have the idea about the warranties and your car will already have it from the manufacturer and if you have bought it second hand then you can opt for an extended warranty for better. However, opting for the powertrain coverage will provide you with the benefits that you may haven’t noticed. It has been noticed that not all of us are aware of the powertrain warranty and they often get confused with the bumper-to-bumper warranty. If you are opting for any option just make sure that you know the difference because both have their perks so make sure you know every detail.

What Does Powertrain Warranty Cover

If you are going to get the powertrain warranty then this is the type of Car Warranties where the major parts of the vehicles will be insured. The part that is there to drive the vehicle such as transmission, driveshaft, or axles will be covered in the powertrain warranty. While these defects are covered by the manufacturers as well but that is limited for a time of ownership or mileage or years whatever comes first. The most common powertrain warranty type comes in 60,000-100,000 miles or 5 years of protection which mostly depends on the type of engine. The parts that will be covered in this car warranty are the crucial and most expansive parts of the vehicle that will keep it running on the road so you will need to make sure that you know the actual warranty term. And furthermore’ not every part of the car such as clutch, seat covers, or other parts that can be worn shall not be included in this warranty.

What about Bumper-To-Bumper Warranty Cover

The bumper to bumper warranty is there to cover everything from the front side of the vehicle to the rear part of the car and it will cover everything as the name suggests bumper to bumper parts such as electronics, heating, audio systems and cooling systems, and suspension components will be included in this type of Car Warranties. However, you must discuss with your dealer first and talk about the list of the parts that are covered, as these warranty types vary from vehicle to vehicle. This is why the limitation and timeline will be different as well, depending on the vehicle type or brand. Also keep in mind that the normal tear and wear items will not be included in it typically along with the actual glass, bumpers, or interior trim, body panels, and surfaces are not normally included in this warranty.

The Difference Between Two

Talk about the difference between the powertrain coverage and bumper to bumper coverage which is the time limit between those two and the insurance coverage. The powertrain coverage is limited to those major driving components of the vehicle and power-supply components of the vehicle. On the other hand, the bumper-to-bumper warranty includes almost every part between the front bumpers to the rear side of the vehicle. In simple words, the powertrain car warranty is related to the major functional parts of the vehicle, and bumper to bumper is more related to the comfort feature of the vehicle such as electric systems, air conditioning, and alike. Bumper-to-bumpers have limited time and will expire sooner than the powertrain warranty as to the smaller system in the bumper to bumper have more tendencies to malfunction.

Vehicle Service Contracts

While searching, you will come across the vehicle service contract, they are more like the powertrain warranty, and they are there to reduce the costs of any unexpected cost of repairs. However, these contracts are much different when it comes to saving your expansive investment. Normally they are offered by independent companies and not by manufacturers. Vehicle service contracts are useful in terms of flexibility of conditions; they offer further options to sign up for such as roadside assistance, and even the cost of car rental just in case you had to use it in the middle of the road.

Bottom Line

If you are confused about what car warranty plans to get between the power train warranty and bumper to a bumper warranty then the best advice would be to understand the available coverage of the current warranty your vehicle has come with and then learn about the coverage option for both powertrain and bumper-to-bumper systems. Once you know both then you can think about your requirement and how to fulfill them and then go for the one that makes better sense for you, and we only get the one that you need the most.


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