Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty
Comprehensive new-car warranty covering most parts, except wear items.
Why it matters
The bumper-to-bumper warranty (also called "basic warranty") covers virtually every part of a new vehicle except routine wear items like brake pads, wiper blades, and tires. Typical duration: 3 years/36,000 miles, though some manufacturers (Hyundai, Kia, Genesis) extend to 5/60,000. Bumper-to-bumper is included in the new-car price — never pay extra for it.