Nissan Extended Warranty: September 2009

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Thursday, September 10, 2009

How is my Nissan Certified Pre-Owned vehicle covered?

Only Nissans that meet the high standards of Nissan qualify for Certified Pre-Owned status. They must be less than five years old, with less than 60,000 miles on the odometer. Plus, they must have a clean, non-branded title and, most important, pass a 156-point Quality Assurance Inspection.

Nissan Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty includes:

84-month/100,000-mile limited warranty

Vehicle title history report

Vehicle title insurance policy

24-hour Roadside Assistance

Trip-interruption coverage

156-point inspection

Genuine Nissan parts

Factory-trained technicians

84-month/100,000-mile limited warranty covers 548 components, including the following:

Engine: Cylinder block and heads and all internal lubricated parts, manifolds. Timing gears and chain or belt,flywheel (automatic transmission), engine valves, oil pan, timing chain cover, oil pump, engine mounts, seals and gaskets. Water pump and thermostat, harmonic balancer, electronic concentrated engine control system module. Emission-control air induction system.

Turbocharger: Turbocharger housing and all internal parts, valves and actuators, seals and gaskets.

Transmission: The transmission case and all internal parts, including the torque converter, vacuum modulator, electronic control units, oil pan, transmission mounts, seals and gaskets. Transfer case and all internal parts.

Clutch master cylinders, clutch operating cylinder and booster, seals and gaskets. Shiftlock system.

Drive axle:

Front-wheel drive: Final drive housing and internal parts, axle shafts, constant velocity joints, seals and gaskets. Torque arm, anchor arm.

Rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive: Rear axle drive housing and all internal parts, propeller shaft(s), universal joints, axle shafts, axle bearings and retainers, locking hubs, constant velocity joints, seals and gaskets.

Body electrical: Ignition module, ignition switch, electronic spark control detonation sensor and controller.

Fuel system: Fuel pump, control units and fuel injectors, throttle body injection system.

There is a $50 deductible on covered repairs, including parts and labor. Naturally, Genuine Nissan Parts will be utilized to cover repairs – not inferior substitutes.

Additional benefits include nationwide service locations through any authorized Nissan dealership (excluding U.S. territories), with all repairs performed by Nissan-certified technicians. To obtain service in the US, contact your nearest Nissan dealer or call 1-800-NISSAN-3.

Roadside Assistance 24-hour Toll-Free Roadside Customer Assistance Number for 84 months or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) from your vehicle’s original in-service date. Plan offers emergency road service for minor disablements like a flat tire or dead battery. In these cases, we’d boost your battery or change your tire using your spare. Small amounts of gas can also be delivered.

Towing benefit – up to $100 per claim, if a covered part fails.

Car rental reimbursement covers rental costs up to $35 a day, for up to 5 days.

Trip-interruption coverage – Up to $500 per incident, if your vehicle is inoperable due to a covered mechanical breakdown and you are more than 100 miles from home.

Optional Security+Plus® Pre-Owned Preferred contract provides additional coverage that “wraps” around the Certified Limited Warranty. A total of 1,448 components are covered including: Engine, Transmission, Drive Axle, Steering, Suspension, Electrical, Brakes, Air Conditioner/Heater, Body, Interior, and OEM Audio/Visual.
Terms of 84 months and 100,000 miles. Ask your Sales Consultant about this beneficial option.

***84-month/100,000-mile limited warranty from original in-service date. Under normal driving conditions with routine fluid and filter changes. See your owner’s manual for details. Any necessary replacement parts will be made using Genuine Nissan new or remanufactured parts, or Nissan-approved parts. Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance/Trip Interruption is provided for a period of up to 84 months from the original in-service date or 100,000 miles on the vehicle’s odometer, whichever comes first

Download the Nissan Certified Brochure.

There is also an Optional Security+Plus Pre-Owned "WRAP" Service Contract. Did you get this at the time of your Nissan purchase? No worries, you may still be able to buy it afterwards. The dealer would have already certified the vehicle through the Nissan vehicle inspection process, however the "WRAP" coverage is an optional product, not required to purchase the vehicle or obtain financing.

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Friday, September 4, 2009

If I purchased a Nissan from a private owner, was never made aware of a Nissan Extended Waranty, can it be transfered?

Just a Question, if I purchased a Nissan vehicle from a private owner, and never made me aware that he/she in fact had a Nissan Security+Plus Gold Preferred on the Nissan vehicle and I did not find out till something went wrong a year later, can it still be transfered to me?

I don't see why not. However, the pre-existing repair is all on you. It is the responsibility of the buyer and seller to transfer that coverage at the point of sale. The policy in this case would have been under the previous owner.

To transfer the policy, you will need to contact the selling individual.

Obtain a Transfer Request from your dealer, and have it signed by both the current vehicle owner and the new owner. Mail this form to the address below, along with a copy of the vehicle maintenance history or a Security+Plus Inspection check sheet from your Nissan dealership. Also include any applicable transfer fee (depending on the state, in the form of a check or money order payable to Nissan North America). Allow 4-6 weeks for the transfer to take effect. A new agreement will be mailed to the new owner. Nissan North America, Inc. Vehicle Service Contracts P.O. Box 680 Gardena, CA 90247

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Nissan Bumper to Bumper Warranty, is it TRUE?

For years consumers and auto professionals have been referencing Nissan factory warranties as "Bumper to Bumper Warranties". Is this correct?

So does any vehicle these days have a "Bumper to Bumper" warranty?

Not really. Think about the words. Bumper to Bumper implies that the factory warranty would cover everything from front to back, bottom to top of the vehicle. Like most factory warranties out there, the basic 3 year or 36,000 mile covers mechanical breakdown of all components except a very short list of excluded components. In addition, the coverage is only for repairs needed to correct defects in materials.

So what is not covered?

Damage, failures or corrosion due to accidents, environmental conditions, lack of improper maintenance, misuse or alternations; altered or uncertain odometer mileage; salvage title; maintenance service expenses; seat belts, tires, drop-in bedliners and emission control system, and nissan spray-in bedliners. Read more about what is not covered under the Nissan Factory Warranty by reading section 6 of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty in the warranty information booklet.

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What legitimate warranty product exists for vehicles post 100K miles?

That's a tough one. The vague answer is very few. Be cautious when purchasing a plan with mileage over 100k on your odometer. Make sure you read the fine print. Most legitimate companies will ask for a vehicle inspection to clear any pre-existing conditions before selling their legitimate extended service product. Nissan does not offer such a product at this time. Expect to only have minimal coverage. Engine and Drivetrain ( Powertrain Coverage ).

POWERTRAIN FACTORY WARRANTY COVERAGE: The Nissan factory warranty powertrain coverage period is 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. This Nissan warranty covers any repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Nisan powertrain warranty coverage applies to components listed in the warranty information booklet, supplied by Nissan except for those items listed under the caption "WHAT IS NOT COVERED" by the Nissan factory warranty

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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Nissan posts Year over Year increase in Sales

Ford takes the win for year over year sales with a remarkable 17.2% increase in sales volume from August 2008. Those Cash for Clunkers consumers rushed into dealerships nationwide to take advantage of the $4500 rebate that the government backed.

Thankfully so, as the Nissan Versa was the sixth most purchased or leased vehicle during the CARS program. Nissan had a record month of 18,580 vehicle sales in August compared to 8,015 last year, an increase of 131.8 percent.

Overall, Nissan sales for August were 97,580 units. A 0.2 percent increase year to year. A positive sign that we will be seeing 97,580 Nissan customers enjoy there Nissan factory warranty for the next 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Congratulations to all Nissan Owners out there, and see you on the road.
SOURCE Nissan North America, Inc.
SOURCE Yahoo Finance

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