When you’re looking at purchasing a vehicle at Panama City Toyota, you want the reassurance that if something happens to it, you’re protected. Buying a vehicle is a major investment, and you want a factory warranty that covers its performance and dependability. Toyota’s factory warranty covers a variety of aspects, but there are certain areas that it doesn’t, so it’s vital to know what’s protected. Use this guide to learn what you can expect out of a Toyota warranty.
Toyota Warranties
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Toyota offers several types of warranties, and it really depends on the vehicle you end up purchasing. However, all coverage begins from the date you purchase the vehicle. If you opt for a brand-new vehicle, you qualify for a new vehicle warranty. If you choose a Toyota vehicle that’s less than six years old and has less than 65,000 miles, it might qualify as a Toyota Certified Used Vehicle (TCUV).
An added benefit of Toyota warranties is that you can transfer them to a new owner at no cost. When purchasing a relatively new Toyota vehicle, you can garner the benefits of warranties without paying the full price of the vehicle.
Once your Toyota warranty expires, you’re no longer covered for free, so if something happens to your Toyota vehicle, you will have to pay for it. As a result, it’s best to shop for an extended warranty before your factory warranty expires so you have continuous coverage.
New Vehicle Warranty
Once you drive your new Toyota vehicle directly off the lot, you can rest assured that you have warranty coverage through its new car warranty program. Most vehicles include the following coverage amounts and limits:
- 3-year or 36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty: This bumper-to-bumper basic covers most repairs and adjustments that might arise except for those involving the interior and tires.
- 5-year or 50,000-mile powertrain limited warranty: This covers major components of your vehicle, including the transmission, engine, front-wheel-drive system, rear-wheel-drive system, and transaxle.
- 5-year unlimited-mile corrosion perforation warranty: This covers any perforations that might occur due to rust or corrosion.
- 3-year or 36,000-mile emissions components warranty: Under federal regulations, the Toyota vehicle must meet admissions standards, and this warranty ensures that happens. If the vehicle fails an emissions test, this warranty covers the repairs needed so it will pass.
- 8-year or 80,000-mile emissions performance warranty: Similarly to the emissions components warranty, this warranty ensures that the Toyota vehicle adheres to emissions performance standards.
- 10-year or 150,000-mile hybrid battery warranty: For Toyota hybrid vehicles, this covers the battery, battery control module, inverter with converter, and hybrid control module.
In addition to these numerous warranties and their coverages, Toyota offers two special coverage benefits that many other manufacturers don’t offer:
- 12-month or 12,000-mile wheel alignment and balancing coverage: This coverage falls under the new vehicle limited warranty and covers wheel balancing and alignment.
- 60-month or 60,000-mile restraint systems coverage: This covers faulty seat belts and airbag systems.
TCUV Warranty
If your used Toyota vehicle qualifies as a TCUV, you might receive a unique used Toyota warranty. These vehicles undergo a rigorous 160-point inspection to make sure only the best vehicles receive this certification. This type of warranty includes some of the same coverage found with new car warranties. You might receive the following:
- 12-month or 12,000-mile limited comprehensive warranty. This covers any repair or replacement of components due to a defect in materials or due to workmanship.
- 7-year or 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty. In addition to coverage for the powertrain and other engine components, this offers meal and lodging reimbursement if you’re more than 150 miles from home. It also offers substitute transportation when your vehicle is undergoing repairs.
- 8-year or 100,000-mile hybrid battery warranty. Hybrid vehicles manufactured before 2020 receive this type of coverage. Toyota increased the hybrid coverage for 2021 models to 10 years or 150,000 miles.
- 8-year or 100,000-mile fuel cell component warranty. This gives you coverage on the power control unit, hybrid battery pack, hybrid control panel, and boost converter.
- 1 year of roadside assistance. This provides coverage for 24 hours a day and seven days a week, and it includes towing, flat tire replacement, jump starts, and help if you lock yourself out of your vehicle.
What Isn’t Covered
You might look at the list of coverage and think that every component of your Toyota vehicle is covered with the factory warranty. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case as certain aspects aren’t included in the warranty.
The warranties don’t provide coverage regarding wear and tear, nor do they cover accidental damage or alterations you’ve made to the vehicle. You also don’t have coverage if your vehicle received damage from theft or fire. Also, if you’ve used the fluids improperly, the warranty doesn’t apply.
What Is ToyotaCare?
When you purchase a new Toyota vehicle, you also gain coverage from ToyotaCare. This gives you roadside assistance for two years as well as unlimited miles and maintenance for two years or 25,000 miles. All of these repairs and maintenance adjustments are done by a certified Toyota technician using official Toyota parts. Also, if you file a claim through ToyotaCare, you must visit a Toyota dealership or authorized Toyota repair facility to complete the process. Additional benefits you’ll receive include the following:
- Battery jump-starts.
- Emergency fuel delivery.
- Fluid level inspection and adjustment.
- Lockout protection.
- Maintenance reminders.
- Multi-point inspection.
- Oil change and filter replacement.
- Tire rotations.
- Towing.
Keep in mind that ToyotaCare is only offered for two years or 25,000 miles, and you cannot extend this coverage. After it expires, expect to pay out of pocket the costs associated with oil changes, fluid level adjustments, tire rotations, and inspections.
Some of these Toyota warranties vary depending on the car model, so it’s best to know what type of warranty coverage you qualify for before buying the vehicle. If you’re interested in purchasing a Toyota vehicle and obtaining one of the warranties offered through the manufacturer, contact the professionals at Panama City Toyota. They can answer any questions you might have and help you drive home in one of these vehicles today.
