What does dealer warranty mean?
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Dealer warranty refers to the warranty service provided by the 4S store or dealer where the car was purchased, and it does not include nationwide warranty coverage. Below is relevant information about dealer warranty: 1. Inconvenience for out-of-town repairs: With dealer warranty, the warranty service is handled by the 4S store where the car was purchased. If the car breaks down in another city, the 4S store will not cover the towing fees, making the dealer warranty difficult to enforce. 2. No nationwide warranty coverage: If the car breaks down in another city and there is no nationwide warranty, the repair costs must be covered by the car owner. A nationwide warranty allows for repair or upgrade services in any region across the country, which the dealer warranty cannot provide.
Last time I bought a car, I encountered the issue of dealer warranty. The salesperson kept pushing it on me. Dealer warranty is an additional warranty service provided by the dealership itself, not the manufacturer. For example, after the manufacturer's three-year warranty expires, they can still cover some components. It seemed quite appealing because I was afraid of expensive repairs if the car broke down. But after purchasing it, I found it completely useless—the car was fine, and spending several thousand felt like a waste. Actually, dealer warranty doesn’t cover everything; it only protects specific parts like the braking system or electronic devices, and repairs must be done at designated shops, which is inconvenient. Later, I got smarter—before buying, I compared the manufacturer’s warranty coverage and then decided whether to purchase the dealer warranty. Overall, dealer warranty can be beneficial for high-maintenance-cost models, offering some peace of mind, but don’t sign impulsively—read the terms carefully. By the way, if you often drive on bumpy roads, dealer warranty might actually be useful in protecting sensitive components.
