Which manufacturers give a lifetime warranty on their cars
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Undoubtedly, a lifetime warranty will save many car owners from the expense, since unexpected repairs, especially when it comes to serious damage to engines or transmissions, are a serious expense. Some manufacturers have experience with this practice, which is not common and cannot be. However, there is a company that offers similar services to their clients, and some others have years of experience with this practice.
Chrysler
The first carmaker to take such a risky business move was Chrysler. It happened in 2007, just 2 years before the American manufacturer filed for bankruptcy and went under the auspices of FIAT. The innovation affected both Chrysler and Jeep and Dodge brands. The fact is that the company does not repair all units for free, but only the engine and suspension, there are other restrictions.
For example, a lifetime warranty is given only to the first owner of a car; upon sale, it becomes 3 years. This continued until 2010, but then turned down on the grounds that customers did not respond to the offer, but more likely it was too expensive.
Opel
At the end of 2010, Opel, which is now owned by General Motors, was going through hard times. Sales are falling and debts are rising, and the only thing the Germans are doing now is to follow the example of their American counterparts and offer a lifetime warranty. An attempt to do so has been made in the UK and German markets.
Unlike Chrysler, Opel takes responsibility for all units - engine, transmission, steering and braking systems, electrical equipment. However, the warranty is valid as long as the car has a mileage of 160 km, since work in the service is free, and the customer pays for spare parts depending on the mileage. The story ends in 000 as the company begins to rebuild customer trust.
Rolls-Royce
British luxury car manufacturer Rolls-Royce is not to be missed as a popular myth claims that it offers a lifetime warranty on its models. This is probably how it should be, if you look at their prices, but this is not so - Rolls-Royce dealers repair cars without money only for the first 4 years.
Lynk & Co
Currently, the only manufacturer offering a lifetime warranty on their vehicles is Lynk & Co, a subsidiary of China's Geely. It is already included in the price of the brand's first model, the 01 crossover, but so far the offer is only valid for China.
KIA and Hyundai
In general, manufacturers are reluctant to offer a full lifetime warranty on vehicles, but some of them take responsibility for individual units. A striking example of this is KIA and Hyundai, which had serious problems with the 2,0- and 2,4-liter engines of the Theta II series. These engines had the ability to self-ignite, so the Koreans repaired about 5 million cars in their repair shops.
Interestingly, fire incidents have been reported primarily in the United States and Canada, where both companies have introduced a lifetime warranty on engine problems. No fires were reported in other markets, so the service is not available.
Mercedes-Benz
Another example of a lifetime warranty is Mercedes-Benz, where they are ready to remove all minor paintwork defects on a car without money. This is offered in some countries and the customer is required to have their vehicle inspected annually.
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Many manufacturers now offer what they call an "extended warranty" at an additional cost. Its cost depends on the number of parts and assemblies to be coated. It is often found in premium cars, which are therefore more expensive to repair.
Questions and answers:
How much is the warranty for a Mercedes? The official Mercedes-Benz dealer gives a guarantee for all parts and accessories and provides a two-year warranty. For passenger cars - 24 months, for trucks there is a guarantee for tonnage, and for SUVs - a certain mileage.
How much is the warranty on Maybach? It depends on the model of the car, but in most cases the warranty for these cars is four years, and includes service, as well as warranty repairs.
