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On this page: Factory Warranty  |  Extended Warranty  |  Cost

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What is the warranty on a new 2025 Volkswagen?

​VW 2025 Factory Warranty includes 4 years or 50,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper repair coverage.

​The powertrain warranty is also 4 years or 50,000 miles and does not extend beyond the standard warranty.

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What is the best warranty on a used VW?​

Volkswagen has changed warranties many times in recent years, so if you are shopping for a used VW, then the 2018-2019 models are the best choice for long, free warranties.

​They have a standard 6 years or 72,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper full mechanical and electrical breakdown protection which pays for the cost of repairs on all malfunctions except normal wear like tires and trim.

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2020 - 2025
4 Years | 50,000 Miles

2018 - 2019
6 Years | 72,000 Miles

2009 - 2017
3 Years | 36,000 Miles

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​VW offers three extended warranty options: Platinum, Gold, and Powertrain.

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What does the VW Platinum Extended Warranty cover?

The VW Platinum warranty is the highest level of breakdown protection offered by Volkswagen.

​It covers repairs on the engine, transmission, electronics, air conditioning, computer, radio, power windows, suspension, new technology, and everything else except items on the exclusions list.
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​Gold

The Gold Plan includes a thorough list of covered components, but only pays to repair items on the list. ​There are no exceptions for repair authorizations outside the scope of the list like there are on an exclusionary plan. Gold is a fine choice for a base model Golf, but if you're buying a fully loaded Tiguan or Atlas, then the VW Platinum Warranty is the easy #1 choice.

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​Powertrain

The minimalist Powertrain Plan covers the basic components that make the car run, but many repairs will fall outside the scope of this plan.

​Pass if it’s the only option or buy a car that qualifies for a better plan.

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​How much is the repair copay?

VW extended warranties have three choices of deductible copay: $0, $100 disappearing, and $250.

The $100 deductible disappears when the owner returns to the selling dealer and is only charged if repairs are completed at a different dealership.

​Therefore, unless the owner is planning to move soon, the $100 disappearing deductible plan is the best VW extended warranty offered!

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​How much does the VW Platinum Extended Warranty cost?

​Retail Market Value
​10 Years or 100,000:

$0 Deductible: $6340

$100 Deductible: $5075

$250 Deductible: $4695

Prices vary depending on region, usage, vehicle model, and equipment.
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PDF Guides:

• Extended Warranty Options
• 2025 - 2020 Factory Warranty
• ​2019 - 2018 Factory Warranty

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Where can I buy the ​VW Drive Easy Platinum Plan?

Extended plans are available for purchase from the Finance Department at VW dealerships nationwide.

​Customer service ratings are highest when owners purchase the plan from the dealer they intend to return to for repairs.

​VW provides surveys to repeat clients and dealer bonuses are linked to your satisfaction.

​Therefore, the F&I Tools Review recommends buying the plan from your local dealer. 

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​Where will repairs be done?

Owners should return to their selling dealer for repairs.

Dealerships have a greater interest in satisfying repeat customers and clients will receive better service from the selling dealer, plus the $100 copay is waived when returning to the original dealer for repairs.

If it is not convenient to return to their original dealership, owners may choose any Volkswagen dealership to complete the diagnostic and repair.

​If difficulty is encountered during the diagnostic evaluation the owner may call VW directly for repair authorizations at this phone number:

VW Warranty Phone Number: 844.368.6414

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