Before making a purchase if you’re interested in a certified pre-owned (CPO) Volkswagen, you should research the company’s used car warranty programs. The majority of CPO Volkswagens include a 2-year/24,000-mile comprehensive limited warranty, which covers the majority of the car’s essential parts. The same warranty of one year and twelve thousand miles is included with CPO Volkswagens from the 2018 and 2019 model years.
Roadside assistance is included in the Volkswagen warranty for CPO vehicles for a period of two years.
Even if you bought your Volkswagen from a private seller rather than a VW dealership, the manufacturer’s guarantee may still be in effect. If you’re unsure of the status of your Volkswagen’s warranty, get in touch with the manufacturer so that it can do a VIN check (VIN).
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VW switched to a five-year warranty when?
Beginning on January 1, 2019, Volkswagen will provide all new VW buyers of passenger cars, SUVs, and light commercial vehicles with a five-year, unlimited-mile warranty.
Volkswagen now has the same warranty status as seven of Australia’s top ten automakers, including Hyundai, Mazda, Holden, and Ford. Additionally, it surpasses the three-year warranties provided by luxury European automakers like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and BMW as well as Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota.
Volkswagen still has a six-year warranty?
Volkswagen offers one of the industry’s best warranties. You will receive a New Car Limited Warranty with protection for six years or 72,000 miles, whichever occurs first*, when you purchase a new Volkswagen vehicle.
What voids the Volkswagen warranty?
It can be a lot of fun to modify a Volkswagen Golf GTI, but doing so voids the warranty. A Volkswagen warranty may not be immediately nullified by modifications, but if your dealership decides that the car was harmed by aftermarket components or their installation, they may decide not to fulfill your guarantee.
Other ways to void a Volkswagen warranty include those listed below:
- failing to perform scheduled maintenance (like going for years without an oil change).
- Driving the vehicle off-road or in a drag race.
- Using the wrong fluids (like the wrong motor oil or transmission fluid).
- altering or disconnecting the car’s odometer.
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Volkswagens are they reliable?
With a reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5, Volkswagen is ranked 12th overall out of 32 automobile brands. This evaluation is based on the average of 345 different models. Volkswagens have above average ownership expenses with an average annual maintenance cost of $676. Volkswagen reliability is further influenced by an average of 0.5 annual repair visits and an 11% likelihood that a repair may be major.
Can I check the warranty on my car online?
It can be a little tougher to tell if a used car is still covered by warranty because there are additional things to take into account, like:
- Exists a warranty that is state-specific? (Example: Massachusetts
- Was the warranty for a new car transferable?
- Was there a warranty offered by the used automobile dealer?
You may be covered for the balance of the basic coverage and/or the powertrain warranty if certain new automobile warranties can be transferred to a new owner. A limited warranty, often lasting a few months and a few thousand miles, may additionally be provided by some used automobile dealers. To find out if a warranty was offered with the used car, get in touch with the dealership that sold it to you. You’ll want to keep your VIN number close at hand.
Additionally, certain states, like Massachusetts, have rules governing used vehicle warranties. These rules mandate that used automobile dealers offer a written warranty for any flaws that endanger the safety of the vehicle. For further details on state legislation governing automobile warranties, please visit www.mass.gov or the website of your state’s legislature.
Utilizing a service like Carfax is maybe the simplest way to determine whether the warranty on your secondhand automobile is still active. You may visit their website, enter your VIN number, and get details on your automobile, including its service history and warranty, there. The information regarding the factory warranty may occasionally be included in the car history report. Remember that there is a cost associated with using these websites.
Can I use my VIN to check up my warranty?
Your VIN number and mileage are all you need to know to find out if your vehicle’s warranty is still in effect. Now all you have to do is ask by giving a dealership a call.
Start by calling the dealer with whom you have a positive working relationship. Otherwise, you should be able to get the information you need from any dealer for your manufacturer. Therefore, if you own a Ford vehicle, for instance, any Ford store should be able to inform you of the condition of your truck’s warranty.
In the worst-case situation, you might need to go to the dealership if you can’t locate a VIN number. They will be able to help you even in this situation because they have all the information they need.
Your car’s handbook is one area you should avoid consulting for warranty information. The handbook will frequently contain details on the warranty terms and conditions, so it makes sense to start there. Why then should you refrain from doing so?
This technique has a flaw in that the guarantee only becomes effective on the date of purchase, not the date of production or the model year. You might have bought your used 2016 car in the fall of 2015, or you might have sold it at a dealer sale a year later. A five-year warranty in this case might end in the fall of 2020 or it might conclude in the fall of 2021, depending on the terms and the actual date of purchase.
Transfer of VW warranty to new owner?
Any limited warranties are null and void if the car is listed as:
significantly rebuilt from, or restored with components from, another used vehicle
We don’t manufacturing tires, even if we produce a lot of fantastic automobiles. As a result, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover tires. To learn more about the warranties that are offered, speak with the appropriate tire manufacturer.
There are accessories and spare parts on the market that are not authorized. These goods are not covered by a warranty from Volkswagen, and the company is also not liable for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any harm they may inflict on your car.
Oh, yes. If the ownership of the vehicle changes while the Volkswagen limited warranties are still in effect, the limited warranties will be instantly and cost-free transferred.
Does VW provide a longer warranty?
Vehicle Service Protection Plans, sometimes known as extended warranties, are available at the Volkswagen dealership. These plans provide parts and labor coverage for mechanical repairs for a period of up to 10 years or 150,000 miles.
The options for coverage are:
- GoldPowertrain coverage plus front and rear suspensions, shocks, the fuel system, and the electrical system
- Engine, transmission, driving axle, and electric/hybrid
Why changed VW’s warranty?
Volkswagen was found to have cheated on government pollution tests in 2015 with its well-liked diesel-powered cars. Unsurprisingly, the bad press and news harmed the brand (Volkswagen no longer offers diesel models in the U.S.). Volkswagen extended the length of its new vehicle guarantee, increasing it from 3 years/36,000 miles to 6 years/72,000 miles, in an effort to win back consumer trust in its automobiles. But as it turns out, the deal was only valid for two model years.
We appreciate Volkswagen sticking with its current 3-year/36,000-mile warranty. To be fair, the 2020 Volkswagen warranty now equals many luxury brands’ warranties and is longer than many mainstream brands. With impressive 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage and 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, Hyundai and Kia are the mainstream brand leaders in this regard.
Some Volkswagens Still Have The Longer Warranty
Importantly, the 6-year/72,000-mile guarantee will still apply if you purchase a 2019 Volkswagen from dealer stock, but the 2-years of maintenance-free ownership will not. On the Volkswagen website or in other marketing materials, any mention of the extended warranty refers to the 2019 model, not the 2020.
In our opinion, the 2019 Volkswagen’s lengthier warranty is a significantly better deal than the 2020 model’s two years of maintenance-free ownership if you can choose between the two.
How To Claim a Volkswagen Warranty Over the Phone
You must telephone Volkswagen and advise them of the problems your car is experiencing. Act as follows:
- Call 1-800-544-8021
- Tell the customer support representative that you want to make a warranty claim.
- Inform them of the issues with your vehicle.
- Give them information about your purchase.
- Observe any additional instructions.
Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law
According to Australian Consumer Law, the assurances we provide with our products cannot be excluded. For a major failure, you are entitled to a replacement or refund, as well as reimbursement for any further loss or damage that was reasonably foreseeable. If the products are not of acceptable quality and the failure does not constitute a major failure, you may also be entitled to having the products repaired or replaced.
The Australian Consumer Law’s rights and remedies are not excluded, limited, or modified by these warranties (ACL).
These warranties provide benefits to consumers in addition to any other legal rights and remedies they may have with regard to the products and services they purchase. If there is any conflict between these warranty terms and conditions and the law, the consumer’s rights under the relevant statute take precedence.