A Look at Wynn’s Warranty Policies

Not to be confused with competitor Wynn’s Extended Care, Inc., Wynn’s provides a handful of basic service contracts for newer vehicles with up to 120,000 miles on the clock. Wynn’s plans are unique because none of them require any up-front payments to get covered, yet each provides lifetime coverage for all eligible vehicles.

Unlike the competition, Wynn’s plans skip the traditional bumper-to-bumper and powertrain coverages for a more tailored approach. The company’s Premium options cover most major mechanical systems, making them Wynn’s closest thing to a bumper-to-bumper plan. The Power Diesel plans cover the engine and fuel systems on diesel vehicles, while the Pre-Owned plan covers most major systems minus the brakes. Not surprisingly, pre-existing conditions are not covered by any of these plans, and servicing schedules apply.

Wynn’s Premium Lifetime Protection plans offer two levels of coverage — Titanium and Gold — and both provide virtually the same coverage for two different types of car. The Titanium plan covers up to $4,000 in repairs for vehicles registered by the 50,000-mile mark, while Gold coverage provides up to $2,000 in repairs for cars registered between 50,001 and 100,000-mile marks. Vehicles with over 100,000 miles are not eligible for coverage. Both plans protect brakes, coolant systems, driveline components, engines, gasoline fuel systems, power steering components, and transmissions that fall within Wynn’s servicing guidelines.

These Premium service contracts require covered vehicles to drive a minimum of 5,000 miles annually to stay active. Both programs go into effect 750 miles after the covered vehicle has received a qualified service from professional mechanics using Wynn’s and OEM-specified fluids and Wynn’s service equipment.

Wynn’s Power Diesel Lifetime Protection program offers two coverage tiers: Level 1 and Level 2. Both service contract levels cover diesel engines and fuel systems. Level 1 covers up to $4,000 in repairs, and vehicles with up to 50,000 miles are eligible for registration. Level 2 caps coverage at $2,000 and allows registration for vehicles with anywhere between 50,001 and 100,000 miles on them.

The Power Diesel service contracts require covered vehicles to drive a minimum of 5,000 miles annually to stay active. Both programs go into effect 750 miles or 25 hours after the covered vehicle has received a qualified service from professional mechanics using Wynn’s and OEM-specified fluids and Wynn’s service equipment.

Wynn’s Pre-Owned Vehicle Protection program extends Wynn’s coverage to vehicles purchased at a used car dealership. Eligible vehicles will be no more than 10 years old and will have a maximum of 120,000 miles on the odometer at the time of registration. The Pre-Owned plan extends up to $2,000 in repair coverage and protects the car’s coolant system, driveline, engine, fuel system (gasoline only), power steering, and transmission.

The Pre-Owned service contract requires no minimum annual mileage to stay active. The program does not go into effect until 200 miles hours after the covered vehicle has received a qualified service on at least four covered vehicle systems from professional mechanics using Wynn’s and OEM-specified fluids and Wynn’s service equipment.

While a bit unconventional, Wynn's service contracts certainly shine in several ways. Arguably their most unique feature is their free lifetime coverage for any eligible vehicle, although there are some noteworthy caveats (see below). Of course, geographical eligibility is a significant consideration, and we can gladly report that all of Wynn's plans provide coverage throughout all of the United States and Canada. All plans are completely transferable for the life of the covered vehicle as long as it stays within the given coverage program's servicing requirements.

Another great feature of Wynn's Premium, Power Diesel, and Pre-Owned Vehicle Protection plans is that each one offers protection for used vehicles. Any qualified vehicle under 100,000 miles (120,000 miles for the Pre-Owned program) may be registered at any time through an approved service center.

Wynn's website is streamlined and straightforward, but the slightly obscured Terms and Conditions link for each coverage category does a great job of laying everything out for prospective "buyers" to review. Each document is laid out well, and even the small print is relatively easy to read and review.

Despite their strengths, Wynn’s coverage options have a fair share of drawbacks as well. Most notably, none of the three offerings fits the description of a true bumper-to-bumper or drivetrain coverage plan, although the Premium options do come close. Sadly, none of Wynn’s plans covers either hybrids or electric vehicles, limiting their availability and effectiveness to conventional petroleum guzzlers.

Before going into effect, each of Wynn’s plans requires a specific waiting period of a few hundred miles from the time of the most recent Wynn’s-approved vehicle servicing. The Premium and Power Diesel offerings require a 750-mile waiting period (or 25 hours for diesel vehicles), and the Pre-Owned plan imposes a 200-mile waiting period.

Additionally, to maintain the warranty, all future vehicle servicing must occur at an approved shop that uses relevant Wynn’s fluids and servicing products. This requirement narrows down the field of authorized service centers, and in less populated locales, this may eliminate the effectiveness of any Wynn’s plan. The fact that you can only use approved shops can be somewhat limiting, unlike some other third-party providers, such as Endurance, where you can take your vehicle to a repair shop of your choice.

Some of the most common issues and repair costs potentially covered by Wynn’s include the following:

Anyone looking for a solid warranty or service contract is bound to run into some questions here or there that may not be easily answered. Determining a warranty’s ease of cancellation or transferability may be difficult to determine. Even more challenging is assessing the quality or value of service instead of a product, particularly when that service is one you hope never to need.

Wynn’s warranties cannot be canceled; however, they can be nullified by breaking outside the mileage and/or servicing requirements.

While it may not be the most comprehensive coverage on the market, Wynn’s warranty provides decent coverage for those willing to play by the rules.

Yes, Wynn’s warranty coverage is easily transferable when the vehicle is sold to a new owner.

Wynn’s service contracts can provide drivers with peace of mind with minimal cost to the interested car owner. Individuals who plan to service their vehicle at a Wynn’s qualified professional shop will greatly appreciate these coverage plans.

Those who live in a service center desert or who prefer to service their own vehicles may find Wynn’s to be more trouble than it’s worth. While registration is free, finding a Wynn’s-qualified shop or navigating around the fine print while servicing your own vehicle may turn this warranty too big a headache.

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