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.
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Volkswagen has a 10-year warranty, right?
For up to 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first, the cost of repairs following mechanical failures are covered by a Volkswagen extended warranty. Through the Volkswagen Drive Easy program, the business provides Powertrain, Gold, and Platinum protection plans.
You have a deductible to pay for each repair visit. When you buy your insurance plan, you can choose a deductible of $0, $100 that disappears, or $250. Only if you have your car fixed at the identical Volkswagen dealership where you bought your extended warranty is the disappearing deductible option available.
With the same level of benefits and coverage, these three vehicle service protection plans are available for both new and certified pre-owned (CPO) Volkswagens. For all plans, the deductible on CPO Volkswagens is $50.
What violates the warranty on a Volkswagen?
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).
- Using the wrong fluids (like the wrong motor oil or transmission fluid).
- altering or disconnecting the car’s odometer.
- Driving the vehicle off-road or in a drag race.
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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.
VW’s extended warranty lasts how long?
The Volkswagen Drive Easy program is the brand name for Volkswagen’s extended warranty. There are three coverage tiers: Platinum, Gold, and Powertrain. Up to 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first, are covered by the extended warranty for VW vehicles.
The highlights of the Volkswagen car service contract are as follows:
- accessible at Volkswagen dealerships as well as a few other accredited suppliers
- $50 transferrable
- For models made in 2018 and later, up to 10 years/150,000 miles
- Within 30 days, full refund; beyond, prorated refund
- the choice of a $100 disappearing deductible, a $0, $100, or $250 deductible
- real Volkswagen components
Different components are covered differently by each plan. You have three options for coverage: basic coverage that just covers the powertrain of your car, intermediate coverage that covers a number of critical components, or an exclusionary contract akin to a bumper-to-bumper factory warranty.
What is covered by the bumper-to-bumper warranty from Volkswagen?
A basic manufacturer’s warranty is in place when you drive your new Volkswagen off the lot. But during the past few years, the coverage has shifted.
and 2019 Volkswagen Warranties
A New Vehicle Limited Warranty, marketed by Volkswagen as The People First Warranty, is offered on the majority of 2018 and 2019 models. This transferable, bumper-to-bumper warranty is valid for six years or 72,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Your engine, batteries, brake shoes and pads, wheel alignment, paint, wiper blades, and mechanical modifications are all only partially covered by this warranty (parts must be supplied by Volkswagen). Maintenance services, tire problems, and various forms of corrosion are excluded, though.
Many Volkswagen cars were only warrantied for three years or 36,000 miles prior to 2018.
Volkswagen Warranties
The 2020 VW guarantee was reduced to four years or 50,000 miles, which is still longer than most manufacturer warranties of six years and 72,000 miles. The manufacturer now offers two maintenance-free years in place of the additional two years of warranty coverage.
The 2020 Volkswagen warranties are as follows, in addition to the four-year, 50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty:
Is an oil change covered by the VW warranty?
The 2020 VW warranty also includes 2-years or 20,000 miles of Carefree Maintenance in addition to the bumper-to-bumper and powertrain coverage mentioned above. An oil change, a comprehensive list of “check items,” and a road test are among the procedures covered.
Varying lengths of coverage are provided for other vehicle components. The warranty rarely covers the wear and tear of brake discs (or drums) and pads (or shoes), which is one unique feature.
Volkswagen offers a number of extended warranty programs for customers who would want longer coverage on their new car.
Hour Roadside Assistance
A 24-Hour Roadside Assistance Program that lasts for three years or 36,000 miles is also included in the 2020 VW Warranty. Included in the roadside assistance program are:
- If a covered repair happens more than 100 miles from the owner’s home, trip interruption insurance will pay up to $100 per day for lodging and meals for a maximum of five days, for a maximum benefit of $500 per occurrence.
- Start-up of a battery
- Tire repair services
- Service for lockouts (up to $100 per instance)
- Towing for immediate transport to the nearby Volkswagen dealer or approved service provider
- urgent fuel delivery
- Winch and extrication services (when performed in conjunction with the tow)
Along with the aforementioned benefits, Volkswagen extended warranty options include:
- During a maximum of five days, the trip interruption coverage is increased to $200 per day.
- If necessary, reimbursement for a rental car up to $35 per day for a maximum of 10 days
Volkswagen People First Warranty
A new 2019 VW model still comes with the prior guarantee protection, referred to as the Volkswagen People First Warranty. Regardless of when it expires, the warranty is valid for six years or 72,000 miles. The two years/20,000 miles of Carefree Maintenance are excluded, though.
How can I tell if the warranty on my VW is still valid?
You might not be aware if your Volkswagen is still covered by warranty if you bought it from a private seller rather than a dealership. There are a couple ways to figure it out, which is good news. Follow these procedures to determine the status of your Volkswagen warranty:
- Find your VIN. Your vehicle identification number, or VIN, ought to be printed on the title of your automobile or maybe even in the owner’s guide. In the event that neither of those solutions works, inspect your VW. The VIN is frequently located inside the driver’s-side door or beneath the windshield on those vehicles.
- Contact the Volkswagen dealership. After locating your VIN, give your VW dealer a call. If at all feasible, get in touch with the car dealer where the vehicle was acquired. You ought to be able to contact any nearby merchant if you don’t have that information. Request a representative and let them know you want more details about your original Volkswagen warranty.
- Verify CARFAX. You might find success examining CARFAX if the dealer is unable to furnish your warranty information for some reason. Occasionally, vehicle history reports will also provide information on a car’s original factory warranty, including the date it expired.
Does the second owner receive the VW warranty?
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.
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.