What Does the New Car Warranty Cover?

[VanAdalynn]

New car warranty covers the situation where if the owner uses the car normally under specified conditions and encounters faults or parts damage, the manufacturer will provide free repair or replacement of corresponding parts and other services. According to China's 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 that arise within the warranty period can receive free repairs, including parts and labor costs. There are two conditions for free warranty service: One is within 3 years of driving time, and the other is within 60,000 kilometers of driving distance. If either of these two conditions is exceeded, the car cannot receive free maintenance and repair. Additionally, during the warranty period, not all vehicle repair costs are free, nor are all repair parts covered by the "3 years or 60,000 kilometers" warranty. This depends on the specific details in the owner's manual.

[NatalieRose]

When I bought my new car, I specifically researched the warranty issue. Simply put, it's the manufacturer's commitment to cover quality problems with your car, usually including the powertrain and key components for three years or 100,000 kilometers. I remember once my engine had an oil seepage issue, and the 4S店 replaced the gasket for free without hesitation. However, consumables like headlights and wipers are only covered for a few months, while paint touch-ups and tire replacements are not included at all. Another easily overlooked detail is that maintenance must be done through official channels to remain valid—changing oil at a roadside stall yourself will void the warranty. Nowadays, with fierce competition among automakers, some domestic brands even offer lifetime warranties!