Nov 12, 2021

We have great warranty news for anyone in the market for a Cadillac vehicle. Cadillac is known for offering premium vehicles. But the company’s auto offerings are more comprehensive than just vehicle supply. They also offer one of the best factory warranty plans available. 

This guide has everything you need to know about your factory warranty options when you buy a new or certified pre-owned Cadillac vehicle.

Why You Should Choose a Warranty for Your Car, Truck, or SUV

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You’re checking out dealerships for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car, truck, or SUV. So, it’s important you learn about your different warranty options. Having a warranty for your vehicle provides many excellent benefits, including:

Financial Protection 

The primary benefit of a warranty on your vehicle is the financial protection that it provides. A warranty can assist with some or all costs related to maintenance, repairs, and replacement for your vehicle. This expense relief can significantly decrease the cost of keeping your vehicle operating at its best.

Increased Safety

Warranty offers can increase your security and safety behind the wheel. Yes, the primary reason for obtaining a warranty is to reduce financial costs, therefore motivating you to pursue routine maintenance and keep your vehicle operating as intended. That said, warranty plans may also include options such as roadside assistance to keep you out of dangerous situations.

Quality Service 

Purchasing a warranty that entitles you to coverage is a logical step. But it would make even better sense to get one that entitles you to coverage from a reliable auto service professional like Rydell Cadillac of Grand Forks. A warranty such as that allows you to benefit from the first-rate servicing that expert auto professionals provide. If you need servicing on your vehicle, you can schedule high-quality auto servicing with Rydell today.

Value Preservation

Effective vehicle maintenance is an excellent way to keep your vehicle’s value up. With a warranty making it easier to afford your vehicle maintenance needs, you can benefit significantly when you decide to sell or trade-in your current vehicle.

Customization Potential

Cadillac offers buyers a number of warranty options, meaning you can customize your warranty experience and choose the plan that best fits your needs.

Cadillac Factory Warranty Options

When you shop for a new Cadillac at Rydell Cadillac of Grand Forks, you’re automatically entitled to the Cadillac factory warranty. The protections provided by Cadillac for each vehicle they sell are second to none, with standard and optional warranty protections that include:

Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty

The basic Cadillac Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty covers your entire vehicle, including the cost of parts and labor for any defects in materials and quality, for the first four years or 50,000 miles. You may also choose to extend the Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty to six years and 70,000 miles of coverage.

Powertrain Limited Warranty

The Cadillac factory warranty also includes a no-deductible warranty for six years and 70,000 miles, covering the powertrain of your Cadillac vehicle. The coverage extends to all necessary repairs or replacements as a result of material or workmanship defects in the engine, transmission, or drive systems.

Corrosion Protection

Cadillac autos are designed to naturally resist corrosion from a variety of potential substances, including water and minerals, for six years or 70,000 miles. The sheet metal on your Cadillac comes with a warranty against rust, with no obligation to apply your own rust-resistant protections to be eligible.

Parts Warranty

What’s more, Cadillac offers a limited lifetime parts warranty (Limited Lifetime Warranty) on your Cadillac’s chassis, fuel pumps, ignition wire sets, radiator, shock absorbers struts, and more. With this coverage, you can get a replacement that allows you to order premium OEM parts for your Cadillac vehicle to keep it operating at its best.

Roadside Assistance

With available roadside assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week (including holidays), you can drive confidently in your Cadillac knowing that you have the protection you need if an emergency arises.

Courtesy Transportation Program

The Cadillac Courtesy Transportation program can provide you with alternate transportation or reimbursement for expenses necessitated by repairs covered under your Cadillac factory warranty.

Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Warranty Options

Buying used is an excellent way to save money on your next Cadillac purchase, and there’s no better way to do that than to buy a certified pre-owned vehicle From Rydell Cadillac of Grand Forks. Besides the high-quality standards required for all certified pre-owned vehicles we sell, you can also qualify for warranty protection, such as:

Factory Warranty Protections 

When you purchase a certified pre-owned Cadillac from Rydell Cadillac of Grand Forks, you’re eligible for any remaining years or mileage on its initial Bumper-to-Bumper Limited, Powertrain, Emissions, and Corrosion Protection Warranties. At the conclusion of your initial factory warranty, you also receive an additional two years or 20,000 miles of protection with the Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty.

Tire and Wheel Protection

Eligible Cadillac certified pre-owned vehicles qualify for 36 or 60 months of protection from the date of purchase. This warranty covers tire replacement and repairs for the duration of the covered period.

Prepaid Maintenance 

The optional Prepaid Maintenance program allows you to prepay for maintenance and servicing costs. You can then apply these payments to future repairs when needed, letting you space out the expense of a repair over many months as opposed to facing sporadic lump sum rates for more predictable costs.

Limited Warranty Extension 

The optional Limited Warranty Expansion lets you add extended protection to your certified pre-owned vehicle, increasing its initial factory limited warranty to six years or 70,000 miles for enhanced protection.

Choose Rydell Cadillac of Grand Forks for Your Cadillac Needs

If you’re ready to learn about what Cadillac can do for you when making a new, used, or certified pre-owned purchase, get in touch with Rydell Cadillac of Grand Forks today. You can reach us by phone, contact us online, or come and speak to us in person. Our team will answer your warranty questions and work with you to find the right Cadillac vehicle for you at a price that you love. We’re excited to meet you!