How long is the warranty period for cars generally?
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Warranty period is three years or 60,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. Regulations of the Three Guarantees Law: All new cars sold on the market must provide a warranty period of no less than 3 years or 60,000 kilometers. Any quality issues arising within the warranty period can receive free repairs, including parts and labor costs. Vehicle warranty coverage: Many manufacturers specify in the owner's manual that wear-and-tear parts and consumables are not covered under warranty unless they are quality issues. The warranty periods for the engine and transmission are generally the same as the overall warranty period, while consumable parts such as batteries, air filters, cabin air filters, and timing belts have much shorter warranty periods. The usually clearly states that wear-and-tear parts like wiper blades, brake pads, clutch plates, tires, headlights, and glass are not covered under warranty.
I've been driving my own car for almost four years, just past the warranty period. During this time, any minor issues encountered were resolved for free. Typically, the warranty period for new cars is three years or 60,000 kilometers, whichever comes first—a point the salesperson repeatedly emphasized when I bought the car. However, for electric vehicles, the battery pack might be covered for up to eight years, so it depends on the specific model and brand. A neighbor who bought a certain German car was given a five-year full vehicle warranty, and when the transmission failed in the third year, they got a brand-new replacement without spending a dime. My advice when buying a car is not to focus solely on price—compare warranty policies carefully, especially paying attention to the coverage duration for core components, since a single post-warranty repair can easily cost thousands.
