Giles Powertrain Warranties | Opelousas LA

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Giles Powertrain Warranties in Opelousas, LA

Shopping for your next new or used vehicle? You’ve come to the right place. Not only does Giles Nissan Opelousas have plenty of exclusive perks that we offer our customers from Opelousas, Carencro, Eunice, Port Barre and Central Louisiana, but we give two complimentary Powertrain Warranties with every new and used vehicle purchase.* That’s right — they’re completely free! So what’s the difference between these two Powertrain Warranties? Keep reading to discover the answers, plus what the covered components are and how you can have your new or used vehicle’s qualifying repairs completed at no cost to you!

What’s the difference between the new and used car warranties?

lifetime powertrain warranty
lifetime powertrain warranty

All new vehicles sold from us at Giles Nissan Opelousas come with a Lifetime Powertrain Warranty for as long as you own the vehicle with no limit on time or miles. All used vehicles sold from us at Giles Nissan Opelousas come with a Limited Powertrain Warranty for as long as you own the vehicle until it reaches 100,000 miles.* Giles Automotives does not charge for these warranties, which are in addition to the manufacturer warranty from Nissan or any remaining warranty from the manufacturer of the used vehicle that you purchased. You are obligated to maintain your vehicle to keep your Giles Powertrain Warranty valid.

What’s covered under the Giles Powertrain Warranties?

So many items that it requires a list, which we’ve placed here for your convenience. Learn the details of what engine, transmission and drive axle assembly components are covered under the Giles Powertrain Warranties.

Engine components:

All internal lubricated parts, including: pistons, piston rings, piston pins, crankshaft and main bearings, connecting rods and rod bearings, camshaft and camshaft bearing, timing chain or timing gears, intake and exhaust valves, intake manifold, valve springs, guides, oil pump, push rods, rocker arms, hydraulic lifters, rocker arm shafts and cylinder heads. The engine block is covered if mechanical failure was caused by the above listed parts.

Automatic or standard transmission components:

All internally lubricated parts contained within the transmission case and/or torque converter case, transmission case and torque converter case if damaged by the failure of an internally lubricated part. Does not include the clutch assembly, clutch pressure plates, flywheel and throwout bearing.

Drive axle assembly:

All internally lubricated parts contained within the drive axle housing. Drive axle housing if damaged by failure of any internally lubricated parts. Excludes drive shaft and universal joints, including constant velocity joints and assemblies.

How do I have my vehicle’s repairs completed under warranty?

Easy — regularly schedule your vehicle’s service with our service center and keep up with your vehicle’s maintenance schedule, outlined by the manufacturer (for new cars) or us (for used cars). Once our technicians have inspected your model in person, they will use the listed items above to determine what repairs can be completed. If there are any necessary repairs that need to be done that are outside of your model’s coverage, you will be notified with the additional cost.

What are my obligations to keep my vehicle’s warranty valid?

Purchasers of new Nissan vehicles, during the term of the Lifetime Powertrain Warranty, shall be obligated to perform the following maintenance on the subject vehicle:

  1. Purchaser shall follow the Nissan Maintenance Schedule as outlined by the Nissan Maintenance Manual on the subject vehicle;
  2. Transmission service, differential service and transfer case service every 36 months or 30,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

Purchasers of used vehicles, during the term of the Limited Powertrain Warranty, shall be obligated to perform the following maintenance on the subject vehicle:

  1. Oil and filter change every 4,000 miles or four months, whichever occurs first.
  2. Transmission flush and service every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first.
  3. Differential service every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first.

Failure to perform these services WILL VOID a customer’s Lifetime or Limited Powertrain Warranty.

Stop by Giles Nissan Opelousas at 4383 I-49 South Service Rd Opelousas, LA 70570 to speak to a member of our team in person if you have any questions about the coverage for your Nissan or used vehicle, or contact us online or over the phone. We look forward to serving our customers from Opelousas, Carencro, Eunice, Port Barre and Central Louisiana for all of their automotive needs.

*Free warranty on pre-owned vehicles is limited to 100,000 miles from date of manufacturing. Offers exclude cars sold as is and cars under $10,000 Selling Price. See dealer for written details.