How Long Is the Warranty Period for a New Car?
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The warranty period for a new car is generally 3 years or 60,000 kilometers. Circumstances under which warranty services cannot be normally enjoyed: The purchased car product has been notified in writing of existing defects; the accompanying documents explicitly state that modification, adjustment, or disassembly is prohibited, and the consumer's own modification, adjustment, or disassembly causes damage; improper handling by the consumer after a product quality issue arises causes damage; damage caused by the consumer's failure to use, maintain, or repair the product correctly as required by the user manual; damage caused by force majeure; quality issues with consumable parts beyond the stated warranty period. Points to note about the warranty period: During the three-guarantee validity period and the warranty period, a valid car purchase invoice and three-guarantee certificate (the certificate date must match the car purchase invoice date) must be provided to enjoy the corresponding three-guarantee protection services.
I just went through the new car warranty experience last year when picking up my car - the salesperson explained it in detail. There are significant differences between brands. Among domestic brands like Geely and Changan, it's typically 3 years or 60,000 km, while joint ventures like Volkswagen and Toyota usually offer 3 years or 100,000 km. Nowadays many brands are extending warranties - Hyundai and Kia frequently offer 5 years/100,000 km, and among luxury brands Lexus starts at 4 years/100,000 km. Key point: warranties are divided into whole-vehicle and core components. Major parts like engines and transmissions often get 5-year coverage, but wear-and-tear items like tires and wipers may only have 6 months. My advice - don't just focus on the sticker price when buying, it's more practical to clarify each warranty term since saving on repairs is effectively getting a discount.
As someone who frequently accompanies friends to look at cars, I've noticed that warranty details are often overlooked. The national mandatory minimum standard is a three-year or 60,000-kilometer vehicle warranty, but manufacturers often offer additional benefits. For example, new energy vehicle batteries are generally covered for eight years or 150,000 kilometers, while hybrid models may offer a separate ten-year warranty for the motor. A lesser-known fact is that warranty periods are determined by both time and mileage—whichever comes first counts as expiration, which is especially important for ride-hailing drivers to note. Additionally, modifications should be approached with caution. Last time, a friend modified his car lights and ended up having his driveshaft issue denied coverage. Remember to keep all maintenance records, as dealerships often use missed maintenance schedules as grounds for denying warranty claims.
