what is car warranty

A car warranty is the maker’s promise to fix manufacturing defects for a set time or distance—think peace of mind, not a magic force field. In Australia, most new cars get 5–7 years coverage (often with unlimited km), while powertrain bits may be covered longer. It won’t cover wear-and-tear items like tyres or brake pads, and it expects you to service on schedule without getting creative with the tool kit. Used cars can have a statutory warranty depending on your state and the vehicle’s age/kilometres, and you can buy “extended” plans if you like reading fine print for sport. Crucially, the Australian Consumer Law gives you rights regardless of any warranty—so if something major fails unreasonably early, the seller can’t just shrug and point at the calendar.