VW Warranty Options
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Volkswagen Warranty Review
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UPDATE: VW 2020 Factory Warranty includes 4 years or 50,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage, reduced by two years compared to the 2019 model year. Current buyers can still get the 6 year warranty — even if they buy in 2020 — as long as the vehicle is a 2019 model. VW provides a few free oil changes for buyers who skip the longer warranty, but the additional repair coverage has an estimated retail value of $3000 considering the escalating cost of automotive repairs, so the best bang for the buck is the longer 2019 warranty.
Volkswagen's 2019 Factory Warranty includes 6 years or 72,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper, full mechanical and electrical breakdown protection, that pays for the cost of repairs for all malfunctions except normal wear items like tires and trim. The VW Factory Warranty is the longest bumper-to-bumper standard coverage in the automotive industry.
VW offers three options for buyers who want even longer repair coverage: Platinum, Gold, and Powertrain.
VW offers three options for buyers who want even longer repair coverage: Platinum, Gold, and Powertrain.
What does the VW Platinum Warranty cover?
Parts not covered
The VW Drive Easy Platinum Plan extends beyond the 6-year factory warranty and includes the same bumper-to-bumper full mechanical repair coverage as the standard VW Factory Warranty. It pays for repairs on most components of the vehicle including engine, electrical, air conditioning, computer, audio, power group, suspension, and new technology. The VW Platinum Warranty covers everything except the items on the exclusionary list.
Gold
The Gold Plan includes a thorough list of covered components, but only covers items on the list. There are no exceptions for repair authorizations outside the scope of the list like there are on an exclusionary plan. It is a fine choice for a base model Golf, but if a consumer is buying a fully loaded Tiguan or Atlas, then the VW Platinum Warranty is the easy #1 choice.
The Gold Plan includes a thorough list of covered components, but only covers items on the list. There are no exceptions for repair authorizations outside the scope of the list like there are on an exclusionary plan. It is a fine choice for a base model Golf, but if a consumer is buying a fully loaded Tiguan or Atlas, then the VW Platinum Warranty is the easy #1 choice.
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 and frankly it’s not worth the cost difference. Pass if it’s the only option or buy a car that qualifies for a better plan.
The minimalist Powertrain Plan covers the basic components that make the car run, but many repairs will fall outside the scope of this plan and frankly it’s not worth the cost difference. Pass if it’s the only option or buy a car that qualifies for a better plan.
How much is the repair copay?
VW Factory Warranty upgrades 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 bang for the buck!
VW Factory Warranty upgrades 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 bang for the buck!
How much does the VW Platinum Warranty cost?
Retail Market Value
10 Years or 100,000:
$0 Deductible: $5950
$100 Deductible: $4800
$250 Deductible: $4400
Prices vary depending on region, usage, vehicle model, and equipment. Visit your local dealer for a tailored quote.
Where can I buy the VW Drive Easy Platinum Plan?
Extended plans are available for purchase from the Finance Department at VW dealerships nationwide.
Extended plans are available for purchase from the Finance Department at VW dealerships nationwide.
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 Platinum Plan Phone Number: 844.368.6414
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 Platinum Plan Phone Number: 844.368.6414