Qualifications:
Six years/80,000 miles Inspection:
150 points, with history Type of warranty:
One year, 12,000 mile limited, non-powertrain Dealers:
Most Benefits:
24-hour roadside assistance, plus other benefits
Audi
Qualifications:
five-year/75,000-mile Inspection:
300-point and reconditioning Type of warranty:
up to a limit of 100,000 miles, with a $50 deductible Dealers:
All Benefits:
24-hour roadside assistance, stranded motorists may be reimbursed for expenses.
BMW
Qualifications:
five-year/60,000-mile Inspection:
Varies from model to model Type of warranty:
two-year/50,000-mile, with a $50 handling fee Benefits:
24-hour roadside assistance
Cadillac
Qualifications:
four-year/50,000-mile Inspection:
110-point Type of warranty:
six-year/100,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty, no deductible Dealers:
1,000+ Benefits:
24-hour roadside assistance, customer assistance center hot line and membership to the Ownership Privileges program.
DaimlerChrysler
(Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep) Qualifications:
four-year/70,000-mile Inspection:
125-point reconditioning inspection Type of warranty:
Vehicles sold new between 1998 and 2002 get a certified powertrain limited warranty that spans eight years or 80,000 miles. Dealers:
1700+ Benefits:
24-hour roadside assistance
Ford/Mercury
Qualifications:
five-year/50,000-mile
Inspection points: 115-point, covers powertrain and chassis Type of warranty:
Six-year/75,000-mile warranty Dealers:
2000+ Benefits:
24-hour roadside assistance, travel expense reimbursement of up to $500 a day, partial rental-car reimbursement.
General Motors
(except Cadillac) Qualifications:
five-year/60,000-mile Inspection:
108-point Type of warranty:
three-month/3,000-mile comprehensive limited warranty, no deductible Dealers:
3,000+ Benefits:
24-hour roadside assistance
Honda
Qualifications:
six-year/80,000-mile
Inspection points: 150-point Type of warranty:
One-year/12,000-mile non-powertrain warranty, a seven-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty begins from the original in-service date. There is no deductible. Dealers:
Most
Infiniti
Qualifications:
four-year/48,000-mile Inspection:
128-point Type of warranty:
Seven-year /100,000-mile powertrain warranty Dealers:
All Benefits:
24-hour roadside assistance, plus more
Jaguar
Qualifications:
five-year/60,000-mile Inspection:
140-point Type of warranty:
Six-year/100,000-mile warranty, no deductible. Dealers:
All Benefits:
Trip benefits and 24-hour roadside assistance
Land Rover
Qualifications:
six-year/75,000-mile Inspection:
140-point Type of warranty:
12 months, 12,000 miles, $100 deductible. Dealers:
All Benefits:
24-hour roadside assistance, emergency service expenses, partial car-rental expenses
Lexus
Qualifications:
five-year/60,000-mile Inspection:
161-point Type of warranty:
three year limited warranty or 100,000 total vehicle miles. Dealers:
All Benefits:
24-hour roadside assistance, complimentary oil/filter change, free loaner vehicle.
Lincoln
Qualifications:
five-year/50,000-mile Inspection:
141-point Type of warranty:
six-year/75,000-mile limited warranty ($100 deductible) Dealers:
All Lincoln, Mercury and Ford dealers Benefits:
24-hour roadside assistance, with destination expense and rental-car/travel-expense assistance. A complimentary oil and filter change is included.
Mercedes-Benz
Qualifications:
6 years/75,000 miles Inspection:
Rigorous 130+ point Inspection Type of warranty:
one year coverage, up to a limit of 100,000 total miles, no deductible. Dealers:
300+ dealers Benefits:
Towing and trip benefits
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