Does the Vehicle Warranty Include Maintenance?

[MacRonan]

Vehicle warranty does not include maintenance. The following is extended content: Vehicle warranty includes: Air filter, oil filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, brake pads, clutch plates, tires, battery, remote control battery, light bulbs, wiper blades, fuses, and ordinary relays. The vehicle warranty covers free replacement of various components if they are confirmed to be damaged due to quality issues rather than human factors. Conditions not covered by the vehicle warranty: Failure to perform regular maintenance at the designated 4S shop or manufacturer-authorized service station as required; unauthorized modification of the vehicle or unauthorized change of the vehicle's purpose; damage caused by improper use or traffic accidents.

[CharlieDella]

When I first got my driver's license and bought my first car, I naively thought the whole vehicle warranty even covered free oil changes! I almost fell into a trap during my first maintenance. The whole vehicle warranty usually only covers repairs for hardware failures, such as if the engine or transmission breaks down—the manufacturer will fix it for free. But routine maintenance isn't included—that's the owner's responsibility, like changing the oil or air filters; you have to pay for those out of pocket. Why? Because maintenance is about preventing problems and extending the car's lifespan, not waiting for issues to arise and relying on the warranty to bail you out. Later, I developed the habit of carefully reading the terms before buying a car and even set up maintenance reminders in my phone's calendar. If you neglect maintenance and your car develops major problems, the warranty might even try to shift the blame. Keep this in mind, so you don't waste money like I did when I was just starting out.

[DeBrielle]

Having driven for over twenty years, I've seen many novices get into trouble by confusing warranty with maintenance. The vehicle warranty promises free repairs for specified component failures within the period, such as suspension or electronic system issues; maintenance refers to routine servicing like oil changes and brake pad inspections, which definitely cost out of pocket. Once a friend thought the warranty covered everything and skipped maintenance for a year, resulting in severe engine carbon buildup costing tens of thousands to fix—yet the warranty refused coverage because it was voided by lack of timely maintenance. My lesson? Regular maintenance is crucial—it keeps your car stable and prevents minor issues from escalating. Now I get my car checked every three months, booking small garages in advance to save money.

[KayleeLee]

I've always been careful with car purchases and maintenance. The whole vehicle warranty sounds like it covers all issues, but actually maintenance is separate. The warranty only provides free repairs when parts fail, like replacing a new engine or transmission. Maintenance, on the other hand, is something you need to do every 5,000 kilometers, such as cleaning the air conditioning and changing the oil filter. These costs come out of your own pocket since they're not fault-related issues. I've discovered some money-saving tips: don't always get maintenance done at 4S shops, as small workshops charge half the price; learn some basic tasks like changing the air filter yourself to save money and understand your car better. Regular maintenance can help your car last longer, preventing expensive repairs after the warranty expires. Remember to clearly distinguish between these two aspects to avoid being taken advantage of.