A Look at Alpha’s Warranty Policies

Alpha Warranty Services is a veteran-owned business that has been providing drivers with reliable vehicle service contracts since 2002. It has grown throughout the years by maintaining long-term relationships with some of the country's best auto dealerships to help administer its service contracts. We will look at the good and the bad offered by this warranty service provider.

The Alpha Warranty offers its service contracts under six unique programs: the Alpha Tiered, ABC, A La Car, A-Plus, New Car Program, and PriorityOne program. The Alpha Tiered and ABC program are the most comprehensive coverages that include basic powertrain protection and extended coverage for most vehicle parts, as explained below. 

Under the Alpha Tiered program, the Limited Powertrain coverage is available to vehicles with up to 15 model years or 150,000 miles on the odometer. It covers up to 130 parts in the engine, transmission, transfer case, drive axle, and cooling system. The Powertrain Plus plan covers up to 153 parts. On top of the parts included in the Limited Powertrain plan, it also covers electrical, air conditioning, fuel system, seals, and gaskets.

Under the ABC program, the Limited Powertrain plan is available to all vehicles regardless of the year or mileage. It also covers up to 130 parts, including the engine, transmission, transfer case, cooling system, and drive axle. The Powertrain Plus coverage extends to the air conditioning, electrical, and fuel system. 

The Alpha Warranty Program also offers three more coverage levels for vehicles with 15 model years or a maximum of 150,000 miles. First is an Extended Coverage that covers up to 263 basic parts, including electrical, air conditioning, cooling system, brakes, suspension, steering, seals, gaskets, turbo/supercharger, and basic powertrain components.

Up to 389 enhanced systems are covered in the Supreme Coverage level, including enhanced fuel system, suspension, cooling, and electrical. Lastly, the Full Coverage plan covers the mechanical breakdown of more than 750 basic and enhanced systems except for aftermarket accessories, wear items, and damages caused by negligence. ABC Program only has Extended and Full Coverage levels covering similar basic and enhanced systems as aforementioned. 

The rest of the programs have no coverage levels and cover basic powertrain components and other basic systems. The A La Car program covers up to 88 parts and is available to vehicles with up to 15 years or 175,000 miles. The A-Plus program covers up to 260 parts and demands vehicle eligibility of up to 15 years or 150,000 miles. 

The New Car program is a limited warranty plan for new vehicles that covers more than 750 parts. It’s available to cars with up to five model years and 60,000 miles on the odometer. And lastly, the PriorityOne program covers more than 750 parts and has an unlimited mileage term. All these programs come with 24/7 roadside assistance services and car rental assistance.

There are many coverage levels to choose from, including an extended powertrain warranty and a comprehensive option for new vehicle owners to cushion themselves from the financial impact of mechanical breakdowns. This places Alpha Warranty Services above other providers who only offer basic coverage options. 

The warranty program includes 24/7 roadside assistance, including towing, jump start, lockout, flat tire repair, and fuel delivery services. You can also take your vehicle to any licensed repair shop of your choice if your seller doesn’t have a repair facility. 

The service contracts are fully transferable. So instead of canceling the contract when you need to resell your vehicle, you can transfer it to the new car owner to help boost your vehicle’s resale value.

Alpha Warranty coverage only begins after 30 days or 1,000 miles from the acceptance of the agreement. Any mechanical breakdowns that may occur during that period will not be covered — they will be considered pre-existing conditions.

There’s also no coverage plan for damages caused by accidents, acts of vandalism, theft, road condition, or other causes that are beyond the control of the driver. This means that you will have to spend more money getting alternative warranty options for such instances. 

It doesn’t cover the costs of routine maintenance services or replacements of parts under regular maintenance. This includes oil changes, fuel system cleaning, tune-ups, carburetor adjustments, chassis adjustments, spark plug replacements, and more. 

Some vehicles aren’t eligible for the coverage, including the Alfa Romeo, BMW Z8, Aston Martin, Bentley, Dodge Viper, Dodge Stealth, Mitsubishi 3000 GT, Range Rover, Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, Ferrari, exotic cars, and electric vehicles.

With cost-saving in mind, it’s important to know the average costs of common auto repairs so you can determine if a vehicle service contract can help you reduce your spending on repairs and replacements. Below are some of the most common issues and repair costs with regular vehicles:

It’s normal to have a few more questions on Alpha Warranty’s coverage program, especially if it’s your first time getting an aftermarket warranty plan. This is why we have answered some of the most common questions asked by car owners.  

Alpha Warranty is divided into six coverage plans covering everything from basic powertrain components and other advanced systems such as the air conditioning, steering, fuel system, and electricals.  

Alpha Warranty’s service contracts are competitively priced and can cost about $1,000 to $3,000, depending on the coverage plan you choose. 

You have to contact your dealership to obtain a cancellation form. However, you may be charged a five percent cancellation fee. 

Alpha Warranty Services offers a comprehensive coverage plan for drivers with many options to choose from to suit their budget. It’s a reliable warranty provider that maintains a good relationship with both its dealers and customers. Though there’s a long wait period for starting the contract, it can be worth the wait to enjoy coverage of more than 750 parts of your vehicle. 

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