How long do car battery warranties last?

two years
Your car’s battery is usually covered by a limited bumper-to-bumper warranty. Car battery warranties typically last for two years or 24,000 miles, even if the bumper-to-bumper warranty lasts longer. You should also know that most extended car warranties exclude batteries from their coverage.

Are replacement batteries covered under warranty?

Batteries: Most automakers will cover regular 12-volt batteries under the bumper-to-bumper warranty in cases where the battery is defective. However, some automakers, such as Hyundai and Volkswagen, only cover the battery for 36 months, despite having longer bumper-to-bumper warranties.

How long will a car battery last if not used?

Most car batteries which are in good condition will last at least two weeks without needing you to start the car and drive to recharge it, according to the AA. But if you don’t intend to drive your car for some time for whatever reason, you should still start it up once a week to recharge the 12V battery.

How does battery prorated warranty work?

With a prorated warranty, you will have to pay for some of the replacement battery’s cost. What this means is that the battery manufacturer will cover part of the defective battery cost. Let say a prorated battery with a 5-year warranty fails in 2.5 years. You will be refunded only 50\% of the purchase price.

What is the warranty on a battery?

Despite most vehicles being covered for three years or 36,000 miles from the date of purchase under the ‘bumper-to-bumper’ warranty, batteries are consumable items and typically have a full warranty of only two years or 24,000 miles, after which converting to a prorated warranty or none at all.

Do car batteries fall under warranty?

Car batteries are considered “wear & tear” items, like tires, brake pads and motor oil, so they are not typically covered by extended warranties. However, batteries do typically come with their own warranty coverage.

How many years does car battery last?

Some cars will get up to five or six years out of their battery, while others will need a new one after only two years. In general, your car will usually need a new battery after three to four years.

What is the warranty on a new car battery?

Some car batteries may start with a non-prorated warranty for the first 1, 2, 3, or 5 years; this is referred to as the free replacement period. If your battery fails during this time, you should get a free replacement battery. After that, the battery warranty switches to prorated.

How long do car batteries last?

Some car batteries may start with a non-prorated warranty for the first 1, 2, 3, or 5 years; this is referred to as the free replacement period. If your battery fails during this time, you should get a free replacement battery.

Do you have to pay for a car battery replacement?

You don’t have to pay for the cost of the repair or replacement. With a non-prorated car battery warranty, should your car battery fail to hold a charge during the free replacement warranty period, your battery will be replaced for free. With a prorated warranty, you will have to pay for some of the replacement battery’s cost.

What happens if a battery fails after 5 years?

Let say a prorated battery with a 5-year warranty fails in 2.5 years. You will be refunded only 50\% of the purchase price. In some cases, the reimbursement can only be applied towards your next replacement battery. Manufacturers will divide a warranty into a non-prorated and prorated term.