The Difference between a powertrain coverage and Bumper to Bumper Warranty
by Farhan Ali Digial MarketingWhen 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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