The 3-year Volkswagen warranty begins on the date of delivery to the first owner and lasts for a minimum of 2 years, with the warranty continuing for a third year or up to 60,000 miles, whichever comes sooner.
Thanks to the warranty changes, Volkswagen drivers can enjoy more upfront benefits, including free oil changes for the first two years. One of the most significant benefits of this change is Volkswagen owners shouldn't have to pay for out-of-pocket scheduled maintenance or oil changes during those first two years.
If your car's odometer has been disconnected, tampered with or replaced, the dealer cannot determine the exact mileage. This is usually grounds for a voided warranty.
For example, an extended warranty for a 2000 Volkswagen Golf with over 100,000 miles will cost much more than a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta with 10,000 miles. Based on customer reports online, the cost of a Volkswagen extended warranty might be somewhere between $1,800 to $3,500.
How to Check if a Car Is Still Under Warranty
- Step One: Find Your VIN Number. Your car's Vehicle Identification Number (abbreviated somewhat redundantly as “VIN Number”) is a 17-character string of letters and numbers that are unique to your vehicle.
- Step Two: Check Your Odometer.
- Step Three: Call Your Local Dealership.
Contact DealershipIf you cannot find the VIN number, the only real way to check your vehicle's factory warranty is to call or visit your local dealership. They will need the VIN number to look up the information but can tell you for sure what is and is not covered if anything at all.
You can take your VW to any dealership or European repair shop for service, even if it's under warranty. Just be sure to document every repair and oil change and keep your receipts.
Top 10 New Car Warranties
| New Car Warranty | Bumper-to-Bumper |
|---|
| 1. Hyundai | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| 2. Kia | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| 3. Genesis | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| 4. Volkswagen | 6 years/72,000 miles for 2018 and 2019 models, 4 years/50,000 miles for 2020 models |
Is the Volkswagen extended warranty worth it? A Volkswagen extended warranty is worth it for those who cannot easily afford potentially costly repairs. Volkswagen's extended warranties can protect up to 10 years/150,000 miles and offer perks like roadside assistance and rental car reimbursement.
Extended warranties cover the cost of replacement or repair of consumer durable goods, if it is caused due to a manufacturing defect or poor workmanship. Extended warranties are policies that extend the warranty period of consumer durable goods beyond what is offered by the manufacturer.
If your existing warranty is about to expire, or if you don't have a warranty in place, you can choose to purchase an Extended Warranty on your vehicle. With a Volkswagen Extended Warranty, you'll get 12 months' cover against the costs of repairing or replacing failed components on your vehicle.
Volkswagen EasyDrive Vehicle Maintenance PlanThis fully-comprehensive option covers all costs (Parts and Labour) associated with: scheduled services, repairs of defective components and. any wear-and-tear items (excluding tyres) that need to be replaced.
What is a Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty? A bumper-to-bumper warranty covers repairs to almost all parts between your vehicle's front and rear bumpers. For example, if your transmission goes out or your air conditioning fails, you can have it fixed at no charge (unless you have a deductible).
Based on customer feedback, Volkswagen has determined that buyers would prefer a shorter warranty with two years of free scheduled maintenance over a long warranty without scheduled maintenance. One key reason is the multitude of people who choose to lease new vehicles rather than buying.
Volkswagen extended warranty repair coverage lasts up to 150,000 miles, which is actually a long time compared to most other extended manufacturer warranties. However, third-party plans still have that number beat. For example, Endurance can cover vehicles up to 200,000 miles.
If your CPO VW was made in the model year 2018 or later, you'll automatically be covered by a comprehensive limited warranty* that lasts for at least one year or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. TDI vehicles made before 2016 enjoy comprehensive limited warranty coverage for at least 2 years, with no mileage limit.
