Coverage, explained simply
Warranty & protection options
Two kinds of coverage can apply to a used car: what is left of the manufacturer's warranty, and an optional service contract you choose to buy. Service contracts are never required to buy or finance a car.
Factory warranty
From the manufacturer. Comes with the car if any is left, at no cost to you.
Optional service contract
A separate plan you can choose to buy. It pays for covered repairs under its own terms.
Factory warranty left on our cars
Every car page has a Warranty section that estimates the factory, powertrain and EV or hybrid battery coverage remaining, from the maker's published terms, the model year and the miles. Cars with coverage clearly left show a green warranty badge.
See cars with warranty leftThese are estimates. Please verify warranty coverage with the manufacturer for the VIN. Premium Autos does not guarantee any remaining manufacturer warranty.
Optional service contracts we offer
You can add one when you buy a car from us, at checkout or at the store. Each pays for covered repairs under its own contract terms, deductible and limits. All are optional, as California's CARS Act requires.
Battery4Life EV battery coverage
$2,799Electric cars · 2017 and newer
Optional coverage that helps pay to replace your car's high-voltage drive battery if its state of health falls below 60%, for as long as you own the car. A $250 deductible, a 60-day waiting period and coverage limits apply.
Alpha EV battery & powertrain service contract
$2,799Electric cars
An optional 3-year / 36,000-mile service contract from Alpha Warranty Services covering the electric drive system (such as the drive motor and inverter) and the high-voltage battery if it fails or falls below the manufacturer's capacity guidelines. A deductible and contract limits apply.
Includes 24/7 roadside assistance.
GWC Comprehensive service contract
$2,799Gas cars
An optional service contract from GWC Warranty that pays for covered repairs to the engine, transmission, drive axle and other major systems listed in the contract. Only the parts named in the contract are covered, and a deductible applies.
Includes 24/7 roadside assistance, towing and rental-car benefits.
GAP waiver
Ask usOnly when you finance
If your car is totaled or stolen and not recovered, GAP cancels the difference between what your insurance pays and what you still owe on your loan, up to the waiver's limits. Only when you finance. You don't have to buy it to get credit, and you can cancel any time (full refund within 30 days).
Price confirmed by our team
Tire & wheel protection
Ask usRepair or replacement for tires and wheels damaged by road hazards like potholes and nails.
Price confirmed by our team
Interior & exterior appearance protection
Ask usCovers stains, tears, minor dents and paint chips.
Price confirmed by our team
Prices are for plans added when you buy a car from us. Ask us for the full contract before you buy.
For EV owners
Already own an EV? Get Battery4Life on its own
You don't need to buy a car from us to protect your battery. Order Battery4Life EV battery coverage for the electric car you already own, and we issue the contract for you.
Optional coverage that helps pay to replace your car's high-voltage drive battery if its state of health falls below 60%, for as long as you own the car. A $250 deductible, a 60-day waiting period and coverage limits apply.
Get Battery4Life for my EVOptional. A product limited warranty from the plan's administrator, not a manufacturer warranty or insurance. Terms are in the contract.
- 1Free battery health checkConnect your car from home and get your battery's score.
- 2Tell us about your carEnter your VIN, miles and contact details.
- 3We issue your contractWe confirm the report and email the contract to you.
Warranty FAQs
Do your used cars come with a warranty?
A used car may still have part of the manufacturer's warranty left. Each car page estimates the factory and battery warranty remaining from the maker's published terms, the model year and the miles. It is an estimate: please verify coverage with the manufacturer for that VIN.
Is a service contract required to buy or finance a car?
No. Service contracts, GAP and other add-ons are optional, and you can buy or finance any car without them.
Is a service contract the same as a warranty?
No. A warranty comes from the manufacturer with the car. A service contract is a separate, optional agreement you can buy that pays for covered repairs under its own terms, deductible and limits.
Can I buy Battery4Life without buying a car from you?
Yes. If you already own an eligible electric car, you can order Battery4Life battery coverage from us on its own on our Battery4Life page. If you are buying an EV from us, you can add it at checkout instead.
Questions about coverage?
Ask us about any car's warranty or a plan before you buy.