When a trucker purchases a new or used truck from a dealer there is usually some kind of a warranty. However, many do not really understand how that particular warranty works. It always pay to carefully read any warranty prior to making a purchase to make sure you know exactly what is covered. Then you will not be stuck with an expensive replacement or repair bill.
When you decide that a new truck is how you want to go then it is wise to go on the Internet and check out not only vehicle prices, but their warranties as well. There are numerous kinds available as listed below:
New Vehicle Warranty -. A new vehicle warranty has two parts. These are the bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranties. Bumper to bumper covers the major truck parts with the exception of the wear and tear experienced on your brakes and tires. The powertrain warranty covers the transmission and engine parts.
Basic Warranty - The basic warranty is provided by the manufacturer and covers all parts of the vehicle with the exception of wear and tear and some replacements. These replacements would be things such as oil, brake pads, tires, batteries, and so forth.
Drive Train Warranty - The drive train warranty comes into play after the basic warranty has expired. It covers things such as internal parts (piston and piston bearings), drive shaft, drive axle, transmission, and engine.
Extended Warranty - This is an option that can be obtained at an additional price. Most truck manufacturers do not offer this option so you might have to go to an auto warranty broker. It extends the warranties that have expired.
Rust and Corrosion Truck Warranty - This option can be extremely valuable if your work involves the possibility of water accumulating in a truck bed and causing damage.
Extended Mileage Truck Warranty - Very few manufacturers offer this kind of coverage so, again, you would have to shop around.
Wear and Tear Truck Warranty - This kind of coverage can only be obtained from a auto warranty broker and is expensive.
Each kind of warranty has its own unique provisions. For example, a manufacturer's warranty should cover anything that breaks or fails to work properly within a certain length of time or so many miles.
In addition to a regular warranty on new trucks there is also an extended warranty offered at an additional price. An extended roadside assistance is a good addition although your regular insurance company may cover this problem. If this service is listed on an extended warranty it should offer support 24/7 all year long with a toll free number to call and no out of pocket expense.
A long-haul truck has many parts that are under constant pressure every time it hits the highway. If it does break down, and it sometimes does, it is important to have the right kind of warranty to avoid a long and expensive downtime. The main warranty that a trucker should be concerned about is the basic strength and dependability of the original parts of the vehicle. If these are durable, a truck can run for years with proper maintenance with very few problems, other than replacing tires, batteries, and so forth.
Jim is the managing editor for Trucker To Trucker which offers awesome truck deals. Trucker To Trucker also offers truckers insurance and truck financing options.
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