It’s a good feeling to have a warranty on your Mazda. If there is a manufacturing defect or one of the key components of your Mazda wears out, you are covered. There is no out-of-pocket cost.
New 2007 Mazdas have a 36-month/ 36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. New 2006 Mazdas have a 48 month/50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.
Extended warranties cover your Mazda beyond the new car warranty. If a radiator, transmission, or the shock absorbers wear out, you don’t have to worry. The money you paid out for an extended warranty covers the cost of repair or replacement.
You pay for an extended warranty usually with quarterly or bi-annual payments, like you do for insurance, or with additional money added to your auto loan. Companies that sell extended warranties make their money by collecting money from car owners then paying it out if there is a problem.
Shop online to help reduce this cost. You can compare coverage, company policies, and prices almost instantaneously. All of these elements vary from company to company, so be a wise shopper. Here are some shopping basics below before you begin.
First consider determine how many miles you drive per year. If your average mileage is 15,000 miles per year, and you plan to drive your car for at three years beyond the new car warranty, your extended warranty should cover 45,000 miles. If you plan to drive your Mazda five years, purchase 75,000 miles worth of coverage.
The three main types extended warranties are: bumper-to-bumper, stated component and drive train. Bumper-to-bumper warranties are the most expensive and cover everything on your Mazda (except tires and emission control systems, which have their own separate warranties). A stated component warranty can covers most of the major Mazda components, like transmissions, radiators, and engines, but it can also protect alternators, water pumps, seals, gaskets, and hi-tech equipment on your Mazda. It is good to buy a stated component warranty for vehicles with 50,000 to 100,000 miles.
A basic power train warranty is recommended for Mazdas with over 100,000 miles. It covers your drive axles transmission, and engine. Buy a power train warranty if your Mazda has over 100,000 miles. “Plus”-type or enhanced power train warranties, if they are available, can cover a few other components.
Some extended warranties offer additional benefits like towing, jump starts, tire repair and lock-out help. Also, check to see if you can add car rental reimbursement.
Keep in mind that an extended warranty is an additional selling point when you want to sell your Mazda.
You will need to know the following basic data before accessing the sites on this page: how much coverage you would like, the Mazda model and mileage.
It takes only a few seconds to find out how much it will cost for an extended warranty for your Mazda on many of these sites. The sites also may offer a chance to converse online with someone who is an extended warranty expert, and you can access their FAQ (frequently asked questions), too.
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