Glossary

Powertrain Warranty

Factory warranty coverage for engine, transmission, and drivetrain components.

Powertrain warranties typically last longer than bumper-to-bumper warranties (e.g., Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile vs. 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper).

Related terms

Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty

Factory warranty covering most vehicle components — but never literally everything.

Extended Warranty

A vehicle service contract that pays for certain repairs after the factory warranty expires.

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