Getting your car serviced or repaired represents a significant proportion of the ongoing vehicle running costs. Outside of what you pay for fuel, the most money you’re likely to spend on your ride each year will be on maintenance and servicing.
However—be warned… Not all servicing and maintenance services are made equal.
You’re probably well aware that the price of vehicle care can vary wildly, as well as the quality of the technicians who work on the car. But there’s one very important aspect that’s often overlooked—and that’s the warranty on the work carried out and the parts that are fitted.
Vehicle Service Warranty: In Florida & Elsewhere, the Differences can be Huge
- What is a vehicle service warranty?
- Understanding the different warranties on offer
What is a vehicle service warranty?
In short, a vehicle service warranty provides a guarantee that any parts or work carried out on your vehicle will be covered for a specified period. This means that, should there be a fault further down the line, you’ll be able to return the vehicle to the car shop to be repaired.
If you’ve broken down because of the problem, some warranties will include the recovery of your vehicle as well. Others might require you to use the services of roadside assistance and/or breakdown cover to transport the vehicle back to them. Some will also pay for the cost of the repair at a third-party provider.
Understanding the different warranties on offer
Warranties of all kinds can be notoriously difficult to understand. A good vehicle service warranty is designed to be transparent. One of the most common warranties you’ll come across is the mileage/time period one.
For instance, you have a new part installed and you are told the warranty will cover you for a set number of miles or years, whichever comes first.
What this means in practical terms is this:
If you cover a lot of miles, you can pass the mileage limit long before the years are up, and once you exceed it, the coverage is done. So a warranty that sounds like several years can, in practice, last only one or two. The drivers who put on the most miles often get the least protection, right when they need it most.
You’ll also find that all warranties have a list of what isn’t covered. You can typically expect this to include:
- Any repair amount that’s above that of the original repair or part cost.
- The tires
- The car paintwork
- Any preventative maintenance services
- Anything that comes under the banner of “normal wear and tear”
While it’s common for customers not to delve into the whys and wherefores of a vehicle service warranty, it makes sense to ask questions as to exactly what is and isn’t covered. That way, you won’t receive a nasty surprise should anything go wrong in the future.
Get the Ultimate Vehicle Service Warranty in Florida at Autobahn of Boca
We’re committed to providing the very best service and maintenance to our customers—and that includes the warranty.
We took the mileage limit off the table entirely. An Autobahn of Boca repair is backed for a full six years with unlimited miles, so your coverage never shrinks because of how much you drive. Whether you put on 5,000 miles a year or 50,000, the warranty is there for the full six years.
On top of that, batteries we supply and install carry their own four-year, unlimited-mile warranty, and your repair coverage even transfers to a new owner if you sell the vehicle. (A few exceptions apply, and they are detailed on our warranty page.)
This is pretty unique within the industry—and just one more reason that our repeat customer base is so high.
Want to find out more? Head to https://autobahnofboca.com/warranty/ and call our team today to book an appointment or ask any questions.