{"id":27633,"date":"2024-11-11T08:23:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T16:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"\/wp-site\/?p=27633"},"modified":"2024-11-20T07:33:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T15:33:24","slug":"does-the-kia-warranty-cover-air-conditioning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/car-help\/does-the-kia-warranty-cover-air-conditioning\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Kia\u2019s Warranty Cover Air Conditioning?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Question: <\/strong>I\u2019ve had my Kia for two years and noticed the air conditioning doesn\u2019t work as well as it used to. Does Kia\u2019s warranty cover air conditioning? It would be a bummer if I already have to pay for a major repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you would be covered for air conditioning issues, but only under certain conditions\u2014and only if your car still has a valid warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kia has what it calls an \u201cindustry leading\u201d 10-year\/100,000-mile warranty program. The program, which was a major company milestone when it debuted in 2008, consists of the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10-year\/100,000 miles limited powertrain warranty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5-year\/60,000 miles limited basic warranty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5-year\/100,000 miles limited anti-perforation warranty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 year\/60,000 miles roadside assistance plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each warranty lasts until either the year or miles limit is reached, whichever comes first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that the basic warranty covers manufacturer defects but doesn\u2019t cover maintenance, external damage, or wear and tear. So if you find yourself needing AC repairs, they should be covered under the limited basic warranty as long as the issue is not due to normal wear and tear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re also covered should you have a refrigerant leak, but the air conditioner refrigerant replenishment charge is only covered for 12 months (unlimited miles), unless it is part of a warranty repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"used-car-warranty\">What happens to my Kia\u2019s warranty if I bought the car used?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you didn\u2019t buy your Kia new and are having an AC issue with your used car, you may still be covered under warranty. Kia warranties are transferable if you decide to buy used. The original 10-year\/100,000 mile powertrain warranty shortens to a five-year\/60,000-mile term length, but the remaining terms for the other original warranties at the time of purchase will be fully transferred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-options\">Other options if your warranty is expired<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re worried about a repair that may not be covered under warranty, it may be a good idea to look into car repair insurance. Let\u2019s say your used Kia has 61,000 miles on it and is no longer covered under basic warranty, so you\u2019re out of luck on an AC repair. This is where a third party car insurance would come in handy\u2014but it\u2019s important to read the fine print before signing on the dotted line. You want to make sure you know exactly what falls under your third-party insurance plan so you know if you\u2019re covered should a mechanical issue occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, Progressive offers \u201cMechanical Breakdown Insurance\u201d for vehicles that are no more than 15 model years old and have less than 100,000 miles. This coverage is a comprehensive plan that covers mechanical issues should your car be out of warranty or your valid warranty does not cover the issue at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-meet-experts\" data-wp-interactive=\"jerry\/meet-experts\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;modalVisible&quot;:false}\">\n  <div class=\"font-circular text-2xl font-extrabold text-slate-900\">Expert-driven. 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