Free Lifetime Powertrain Warranty - Our Exclusive!
Lifetime Powertrain Warranty, free on every new Subaru and Kia at Premier
At every Premier Auto Group store, we take the manufacturer's factory powertrain warranty on your new Subaru or Kia and make it last for as long as you own your car. No mileage limit, no time limit, no deductible, and no extra charge. Keep up with the factory maintenance schedule at any ASE-certified shop in the country and your coverage stays in force.
Your engine is still covered at mile 312,847.
And at 400,000. Coverage ends only when you sell or trade the car.
Six terms that set this warranty apart
Plenty of dealers advertise a "lifetime" or long-term powertrain warranty. The value is in the contract terms. Here are ours, in writing.
- Unlimited time
- Covered parts are protected for as long as you own the vehicle, whether that's 5, 10 or 20 years.
- Unlimited miles
- No 100,000-mile cutoff. Covered parts are still covered at 200,000 miles and beyond.
- $0 deductible
- When a covered part fails, the warranty pays the full cost to repair or replace it.
- No claim limit
- If a covered part fails at 100,000 miles and again at 200,000 miles, both repairs are covered.
- No per-part dollar cap
- Many lifetime programs cap what they'll pay per component. Ours doesn't list one.
- Nationwide, any ASE shop
- Honored at any ASE-certified repair facility in the United States, and backed by Zurich Insurance Group.
Where powertrain coverage usually ends, and where ours doesn't
Subaru and Kia both back their vehicles with solid factory powertrain warranties. Both still end, and they end right around the mileage when major powertrain repairs become more likely.
Subaru factory powertrain warranty5 years or 60,000 miles
Kia factory powertrain warranty10 years or 100,000 miles, original owner
Premier Lifetime Powertrain WarrantyNo time or mileage limit
A driver who puts 12,000 miles a year on a new car passes 60,000 miles in five years and 100,000 in a little over eight. That's where factory coverage stops and ours keeps going.
What a powertrain failure costs without coverage
The engine, transmission and drivetrain are the most expensive systems on any vehicle to repair. They're also the parts that wear the longest, so failures tend to show up after the factory warranty has expired.
With the Premier Lifetime Powertrain Warranty, a covered repair costs you nothing out of pocket, whether it happens at 80,000 miles or 280,000.
| Covered repair | Typical cost | Your cost |
|---|---|---|
| Engine replacementParts and labor | $4,500 – $9,000+ | $0 |
| Transmission replacementAutomatic, CVT, IVT or DCT, parts and labor | $3,500 – $7,500 | $0 |
| TurbochargerFactory-installed units | $2,000 – $4,500 | $0 |
| Drive axle and differentialAxle shafts, CV joints, bearings | $1,000 – $4,000 | $0 |
Typical costs are estimated industry ranges for parts and labor and vary by model, year and repair facility. Your cost of $0 applies to covered components under the terms of the warranty contract.
"We worked several years with one of the largest insurance companies in the world to build a lifetime powertrain warranty that's more than a piece of paper or a marketing gimmick."
Bob Alvine, President, Premier Auto Group
The same warranty comes with every new Subaru and Kia across our stores. Watch the short video for your brand to see how it works.
What's covered
Coverage includes, but is not limited to, the components below. Your warranty contract has the complete schedule of covered parts.
Engine
- All internally lubricated parts
- Cylinder heads and engine block
- Pistons, rings, wrist pins and bushings
- Connecting rods and bearings
- Cam bearings and cover
- Timing chain, gears, tensioner and guide
- Timing belt, tensioner and idler pulleys
- Rocker arms, shafts and bushings
- Oil pump and oil pan
- Water pump and fuel pump
- Valve covers
- Flywheel
- Factory-installed turbocharger
- Seals and gaskets
Transmission
- Automatic: all internally lubricated parts
- Bands, pump and pump housing
- Carrier assembly and planetary gears
- Drums, reaction shaft and governor
- Linkage and valve body
- Manual: all internally lubricated parts
- Main shaft, center shaft and input shaft
- All gears, hub assemblies and synchronizers
- Shift rails, forks and internal linkage
- Bearings, seals and gaskets
Transfer case
- All internally lubricated parts
- Electronic and vacuum engagement parts
- Four-wheel-drive automatic and manual hub assemblies
- Seals and gaskets
Drive axle
- All internally lubricated parts
- Bearings, gears, thrust washers and spacers
- Limited-slip front and rear axle
- Axle shafts and axle bearings
- CV joints and boots
Rental reimbursement
Help with a rental car while a covered repair is being done.
Trip interruption
Coverage for eligible costs if a covered failure strands you away from home.
Roadside assistance
Emergency roadside help for as long as you own your car.
Keeping your coverage is simple
You don't have to service your car with us to keep the warranty. We'd welcome the chance, but the choice is yours.
Buy a new Subaru or Kia from Premier
The warranty is included at every Premier Auto Group store at no additional cost.
Follow the factory schedule
Have the manufacturer's recommended maintenance done on time at Premier or any ASE-certified facility.
Keep your receipts
Save your service records. They're your proof of maintenance if you ever need to make a claim.
Compare it line by line
If another dealer offers a lifetime or long-term powertrain warranty, ask them these six questions and have them show you the answers in the contract. We haven't found another dealer warranty that matches all six. Read Bob Alvine's full comparison.
| Ask any dealer | Premier Auto Group | Their contract |
|---|---|---|
| Does coverage last as long as I own the car? | Yes | Ask to see it |
| Is there really no mileage limit? | Yes | Ask to see it |
| Is the deductible $0? | Yes | Ask to see it |
| Can I make more than one claim on the same part? | Yes | Ask to see it |
| Is there no dollar cap per covered part? | Yes | Ask to see it |
| Can I service it at any ASE-certified shop, nationwide? | Yes | Ask to see it |
Lifetime Powertrain Warranty questions and answers
Straight answers to the questions shoppers ask us most.
Is the Lifetime Powertrain Warranty really free?
Yes. It's included with every new Subaru and Kia purchased at a Premier Auto Group store at no additional charge. It is not an add-on product or an extended service contract you're asked to buy in the finance office.
How long does the coverage last?
For as long as you own the vehicle. There's no expiration date. Coverage ends when ownership of the vehicle transfers to someone else.
Is there a mileage limit?
No. Covered components are still covered at 100,000, 200,000 or 300,000 miles and beyond.
Is there a deductible?
No. The deductible is $0. If a covered component fails, the warranty covers the full cost to repair or replace it.
Is there a limit on the number of claims or the amount paid per repair?
There's no limit on the number of claims, and there's no dollar maximum listed per covered component. If the same covered part fails at 100,000 miles and again at 200,000 miles, both repairs are covered.
Do I have to bring my car to a Premier store for maintenance?
No. You need to follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule, but you can have that work done at any ASE-certified facility. Keep your receipts as proof of maintenance. We'd be glad to be your service center, but it isn't a requirement.
Where can covered repairs be done?
At any ASE-certified repair facility in the United States. If you move out of Connecticut or break down on a road trip, your coverage goes with you.
Who backs the warranty?
The Premier Lifetime Powertrain Warranty is backed by Zurich Insurance Group, one of the largest insurance companies in the world, with more than $400 billion in assets.
Which Premier stores include the warranty?
All of them. The Lifetime Powertrain Warranty comes with new vehicles purchased at Premier Subaru in Branford, Premier Kia in Branford and Premier Subaru Middlebury. The coverage and terms are the same at every store.
Which models are eligible?
New gas and hybrid Subaru and Kia models, including the Subaru Ascent, BRZ, Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, Outback and WRX, and the Kia K4, K5, Seltos, Sportage, Sorento, Telluride, Carnival and Niro. Battery-electric Subaru models such as the Solterra are excluded. For Kia electric models and VinFast vehicles, ask us to confirm eligibility on the model you're considering.
How is this different from the factory powertrain warranty?
Subaru's factory powertrain warranty covers 5 years or 60,000 miles, and Kia's covers the original owner for 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first in each case. The Premier Lifetime Powertrain Warranty takes that factory coverage and extends it for as long as you own the car, with no mileage limit.
How does it compare to other dealers' long-term warranties?
Many dealer programs end at a set number of years or miles, charge a deductible, or cap what they'll pay per component. The Premier warranty has no time or mileage limit, a $0 deductible, no claim limit and no per-part dollar cap. Ask any dealer to show you those terms in their contract.
What extra benefits are included?
The warranty includes rental reimbursement, trip interruption coverage and emergency roadside assistance, all for as long as you own your car. Your warranty documents list the full details.
Is this the same as an extended warranty?
No. Extended service contracts are sold separately and usually cover more of the vehicle for a set term. The Lifetime Powertrain Warranty is included free and focuses on the engine, transmission, transfer case and drive axle for as long as you own the car. Ask us if you'd like to compare the two.
Is the warranty included if I lease?
At Premier Kia, yes: the warranty comes with a new Kia whether you buy or lease. For a Subaru lease, ask your Premier Subaru store for current program details.
Subaru, Kia and VinFast in Branford and Middlebury
Three stores, one lifetime warranty
Premier Auto Group serves drivers across Greater New Haven, the Connecticut shoreline and Greater Waterbury, from Guilford, Madison and East Haven to Hamden, Milford, Waterbury, Naugatuck and Southbury. Whichever store you choose, the Lifetime Powertrain Warranty comes with your new Subaru or Kia, and we'll walk you through every line of it before you buy.
Premier Subaru
Branford, serving the shoreline and Greater New Haven
155 North Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
Sales: (800) 411-4551
Service: (203) 643-1280
Premier Kia
Branford, serving East Haven, New Haven, Hamden and Milford
205 North Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
Sales: (203) 315-2050
Service: (203) 315-2070
Premier Subaru Middlebury
Middlebury, serving Waterbury, Watertown, Naugatuck and Southbury
1660 Straits Turnpike
Middlebury, CT 06762
Sales and service: (860) 274-8866
Shop new SubarusQuestions about the warranty? Call Premier Auto Group at 888-690-6710 or send us a message.
The Premier Lifetime Powertrain Warranty is included with the purchase of a new Subaru or Kia at participating Premier Auto Group stores. Coverage applies to listed powertrain components and is subject to the terms, conditions, exclusions and maintenance requirements of the warranty contract. Manufacturer-recommended maintenance must be performed and documented. Coverage ends when vehicle ownership transfers. Eligibility varies by brand and model; battery-electric Subaru models are excluded. Factory powertrain warranties: Subaru 5 years / 60,000 miles; Kia 10 years / 100,000 miles for the original owner; see each manufacturer for terms. Repair cost figures are estimates for illustration only. See any Premier Auto Group store for complete details.