The Volkswagen warranty ends after 4 years/50,000 miles, but you can get long-term coverage by purchasing an extended warranty from either the manufacturer or a third-party provider. Not all cars will need extended protection, though, so consider the reliability of Volkswagen models.

Data from the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study℠ shows Volkswagen drivers face an average of 217 issues per 100 VW vehicles sold. This ranks the company as the 21st-most reliable automaker out of 32 that were researched. Our team reached out to Volkswagen for comment on its poor dependability results but did not receive a response.

RepairPal found significantly less concerning results, naming Volkswagen an above-average brand for reliability. The site ranks the automaker as the 12th-most dependable out of 32 car brands. Getting an extended Volkswagen warranty might still be a good move, however, due to the manufacturer’s mixed ratings. Also, Volkswagens have an average annual maintenance and repair cost of $676, which is about 4% above the industry average.

Volkswagen extended warranty

There are three main extended warranty options through the Volkswagen Drive Easy program: Platinum, Gold and Powertrain. They come with up to 10 years/120,000 miles of vehicle service protection, and the deductible can be $0, $100 or $250 depending on your preference. Each plan requires covered repairs to be performed by a Volkswagen dealer.

Platinum coverage

• Exclusionary coverage that protects nearly every vehicle component
• Only excludes car parts mentioned in the contract
• Must be chosen at the time when you purchase your vehicle

Gold coverage

• Includes full powertrain coverage, plus suspension, climate control, electrical and fuel components
• Must be chosen near the time when you purchase your vehicle

Powertrain coverage

• Takes care of the basic parts that make your car run, such as the engine, transmission and drive axle
• Must be chosen near the time when you purchase your vehicle

All three of these extended Volkswagen warranty plans include complimentary roadside assistance with battery jump-starts, flat-tire services, fuel delivery and lockout assistance.

To determine which extended protection plan best suits your needs, weigh the pros and cons of coverage from Volkswagen and third-party extended warranty providers. Independent companies tend to offer similar services at far more reasonable rates, so they’re worth a look.

Volkswagen coverage from an independent warranty company

The most reputable extended car warranty companies usually offer cost-effective protection plans with extensive coverage. Below, you’ll find some benefits of getting an extended warranty from an independent provider rather than straight from Volkswagen.

• Generally lower warranty costs: It’s typically easy to find exceptional warranty plans from CarShield and Endurance at competitive prices.
• Flexible purchasing periods: Plans from Protect My Car and Carchex can be purchased at nearly any point in your vehicle’s life, which isn’t possible with an extended Volkswagen warranty.
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  Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/picks/guides/finance/volkswagen-warranty/