What Does the After-Sales Warranty for New Cars Include?

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New car after-sales warranties generally include the whole vehicle warranty and the powertrain warranty. Whole Vehicle Warranty: The whole vehicle warranty means that various components can be replaced for free if they are confirmed to be damaged due to quality issues rather than human factors, such as speedometers or air conditioning components. If these issues occur within the warranty period or within the specified mileage, they can be repaired for free. However, the whole vehicle warranty does not actually mean that every component enjoys the same warranty service; instead, it is divided by component. Powertrain Warranty: The powertrain warranty covers the engine and transmission. If these two components have quality issues, they will be covered under warranty, provided that regular maintenance is performed at a 4S dealership according to the maintenance manual. Generally, components that are prone to damage or wear, such as batteries, shock absorbers, wipers, rubber parts, and audio equipment, have shorter warranty periods, while components that are less prone to damage, such as engine blocks, have longer warranty periods. Some components, like tires, may be declared non-warrantable by certain car manufacturers.