What does a warranty cover?

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Hi,This is obviously a series of stupid questions, but I've never owned anew car before. I have  a 2003 Pontiac Vibe with a 3 yearbumper-to-bumper warranty. What I see on my warranty is that 'defectsin manufacture and workmanship' are covered and normal wear-and-tearisn't.So here's my questions...Are oil changes covered? I assume no.Tire Rotation? What about tire replacement?Front end alignment?Tune-ups? Will it need a tune-up in the first 3 years?Cracks in the windshield? We had a chip taken out of the windshieldfrom flying gravel.And, basically, if my car is not running or not running well duringthe warranty period and I take it to a dealer, can I expect it to befixed free-of-charge?I looked around for answers to these sort of questions, but obviouslyeveryone knows the answer but me...thanks,--Joe Preston

shiden_kai · Accepted Answer

No....except for Cadillac customers.No, this is your responsibility.Possibly, if it has a problem right out of thechute.  Usually, GM will not look at an alignmentproblem for 1500 kilometers....and will only coverthe alignment until about 12,000 kilometers.  It'sassumed that all things being equal, if the alignmentis out after that period...you, the owner, probablyhad something to do with it. > Tune-ups? Will it need a tune-up in the first 3 years?Probably not.You aren't serious are you? > And, basically, if my car is not running or not running well duringPretty much....but if I were you I'd sit down and read the warrantypart of your manual a bit closer.Ian

Paradox · Answer

That is so not funny.

Steven Dinius · Answer

You pay 43K for a Caddy, they do your oil. You pay 22 for a GP, go to JiffyLube. End of story.

Neo · Answer

Yeah, $50 per year will make a whole in anyone's pocket.  Next timepay $500 more per month on a Caddy... :-)

Jack Daniels · Answer

JL = more $ and less service than competent dealers.That not so funny .....

Jack Daniels · Answer

Bumper to Bumper, forever - If it breaks in 2 pieces, you get to keepboth parts. You want good warranty service, buy a Zippo. All othersare crap!!

FBR · Answer

LOL, how about the warranties for Buck knives or Leatherman tools?

Steven Dinius · Answer

My dad does it anyway.

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