SA Auto Net

The dream to drive a four-wheeler has been realized with mans consistent efforts towards the goal. Newer versions of different cars are available every year, making the decision of car buyers even more difficult. Car buyers need to consider a number of details before buying a car.

Customers need to enquire about the various features of the car, such as the type, engine capacity, maximum speed, fuel consumption, seating capacity and the warranty. The warranty offered by the car manufacturer is one of the most important features that help in making a proper decision. Warranty is defined as the agreement of a seller to be responsible for present or future losses of the purchaser, occasioned by deficiency or defect in the quality of the commodity. It simply means that the car manufacturer takes full responsibility for any defect that might arise from the regular use of the vehicle, within the specified warranty period.

Different car companies offer different warranties on the new car models and versions. The warranty of the car is often the deciding factor in a car purchase. New car warranties are offered either in years or the miles covered by the car, within a specific time period. Many car companies offer the warranty period for the specific number of predefined years after the sale of the car. The warranty period ranges between three to six years, depending on the type of the car and the manufacturer.

Another way to calculate the warranty period is by the miles covered by the vehicle. Most car manufacturers have their own calculations on the miles covered, but generally it is in the range of 36,000 to 50,000 miles. Various car magazines and websites have their own complied comparisons of warranties, of different cars. These are very useful for prospective car buyers.