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Official Warranty Guide®

Quickly identify factory warranty on all vehicles! The Official Warranty Guide® is a complete, "at-your-fingertips," guide that details every manufacturer's warranty guidelines, deductibles, warranty extensions, and other pertinent warranty information.

  • Appraise used vehicles with greater confidence.
  • Be sure of which type of warranty transfer applies and whether transfer requirements have been met.
  • Get factory defects repaired under warranty and let the factory pay for emissions component repairs, even after basic warranties have expired.

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  • Manufacturer Warranty
  • Warranty Extensions
  • State License, Tax
  • Certified Pre-Owned
  • Helpful Information

[EXAMPLE] - Warranty Listed By Manufacturer


MAKE: Acura - MODELS: CL, MDX, NSX, RDX, RL, RSX, TL, TSX

Model Year 2002-2004 2005 2006 2007-2010
Basic 4/50,000 4/50,000 4/50,000 4/50,000
Powertrain 4/50,000 4/50,000 6/70,000 6/70,000
Corrosion 5/Unlimited 5/Unlimited 5/Unlimited 5/Unlimited
Hybrid Components N/A N/A N/A N/A
Emission Components Specific Components 8/80,000: Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details.
Powertrain Transferable Transferable at no cost to subsequent owners Transferable at no cost to subsequent owners Transferable at no cost to subsequent owners Transferable at no cost to subsequent owners
Roadside Assistance Roadside assistance covered for 4/50,000 Roadside assistance covered for 4/50,000 Roadside assistance covered for 4/50,000 Roadside assistance covered for 4/50,000
Safety Restraints Seatbelts covered for the useful life of the vehicle Seatbelts covered for the useful life of the vehicle Seatbelts covered for the useful life of the vehicle Seatbelt coverage is 15/150,000
Specific Components

Battery coverage 3 years, with 100% coverage for first 2 years. Credit toward the purchase of a new battery after the first 2 years

Accessories 4/50,000 mile limited warranty when installed at time of new vehicle delivery

Battery coverage
4/Unlimited, no pro-rate

Accessories 4/50,000 mile limited warranty when installed at time of new vehicle delivery

Battery coverage
4/Unlimited, no pro-rate

Accessories 4/50,000 mile limited warranty when installed at time of new vehicle delivery

Battery coverage
4/Unlimited, no pro-rate

Accessories 4/50,000 mile limited warranty when installed at time of new vehicle delivery

Maintenance N/A N/A N/A N/A
Notes N/A N/A N/A N/A

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[EXAMPLE] - Warranty Extensions Listed By Manufacturer


MAKE: Chrysler

Warranty Extensions Year Model Limits
Upper ball joint 00-03 Dodge Dakota 4x2,
Dodge Durango 4x2
10/100,000

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[EXAMPLE] - Title, License, Lien, Sales, & Tax Information Listed By State



State:
Michigan

Michigan Title, License, Lien, Sales, & Tax Information
Tax Rate 6%, no credit for trade-in
License Policy License plates retained by owner
Lien Policy
Lien recorded on title
Special Policy N/A
Title Policy Title issued
DMV Info Driver and Vehicle Services, 445 Minnesota St., Suite 168, St. Paul, MN 55101
Telephone (888)767-6424

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[EXAMPLE] - Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles


Make: Saturn

Acura CPO Program
Launched May 1996
Eligibility Less than 6/80,000, 150 point inspection
Term 1/12,000 added if beyond new car warranty. 7/100,000 powertrain warranty effective from original in-service date
Coverage Comprehensive, roadside assistance
Deductible No

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[EXAMPLE] - Helpful Warranty Related Information



Topics covered
  • What warranties do not cover
    - Explanation of what is not covered by manufacturer's basic warranty
  • Manufacturer assistance phone numbers
    - Complete listing of each manufacturer's assistance phone number
  • Manufacturers’ websites
    - Complete listing of each manufacturer's website
  • Helpful phone numbers
    - Auto emission warranty information, service bulletins, and open recalls
  • Interpreting a vehicle identification number
    - How to read and understand a VIN
  • Gray market policy
    - Complete listing of each manufacturer's known gray market policy
  • Customer satisfaction
    - Explanation of customer satisfaction
  • Goodwill adjustments
    - Explanation of manufacturer's goodwill adjustment criteria
  • Lemon laws
    - Explanation of state lemon laws

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