Whether you are in the market for a new Honda or just recently purchased a new vehicle, it is crucial to understand the warranty coverage that comes with your new car. When navigating the car buying process, it can be easy to overlook the warranty. In this article, we will take a closer look at the new car warranty offered by your Honda dealer.
What Comes With a New Car Warranty From Your Honda Dealer
Like most car manufacturers, Honda offers two basic warranties with all new car purchases. The New Vehicle Limited Warranty, or bumper-to-bumper warranty, and a powertrain warranty. In addition, Honda offers an anti-perforation warranty, parts and tire coverage, and specific electric vehicle coverage. These warranties help give the buyer of new vehicles peace of mind that their new Honda will provide them with years of worry-free use.
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty
The Honda New Vehicle Limited Warranty is valid for 3 years or 36,000 miles. This warranty covers all costs of repairing or replacing malfunctioned components due to factory defects or faulty workmanship. This warranty covers most parts of the car, including most electrical components. Keep in mind that the purpose of this warranty is to cover components that should not fail during the warranty period.
The bumper-to-bumper warranty does not cover parts that wear out due to normal usage. This includes parts like tires, spark plugs, oil filters, windshield wiper blades, light bulbs, and other components that need to be replaced from time to time. Honda does offer additional coverages that cover some of these components for some time. Also, this warranty is transferable during the specified period.
The Powertrain Warranty
The second basic warranty with a new Honda is the powertrain warranty. This warranty is good for 5 years or 60,000 miles, the industry standard. The powertrain warranty covers the specific components of the car that deliver power to the wheels. This includes the engine, transmission, driveshaft or drive belt, transaxle, differential, and other components that propel the vehicle.
The powertrain warranty also does not cover parts that will wear out and need to be replaced due to normal operation. The powertrain warranty is transferable during the covered period, similar to The New Vehicle Limited Warranty. This warranty is intended to give additional coverage for the most expensive components of the car, drivetrain components, for a more extended period after purchase.
Additional Coverage
In addition to the basic warranties, Honda offers several additional warranties for new vehicles. The anti-perforation warranty covers rust to the metal that occurs inside. This warranty is good for 5 years and unlimited miles. However, rust or corrosion that occurs outside or due to damage and/or improper maintenance is excluded from coverage. Most emissions parts are covered by The Federal Emissions Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
Honda also offers coverage specifically designed for hybrid and electric vehicles. This warranty covers the battery for 8 years or 100,000 miles. However, this warranty does not cover the battery’s normal degradation, which is considered normal wear and tear. The dealership can determine if the battery qualifies for replacement under this plan.
When shopping for your next new vehicle, make sure you understand the manufacturer’s specific warranty coverage. Once you are ready to find that perfect new Honda, see us at DARCARS Honda.
