How much are the deductibles?

Deductible options are $100 or $250 per claim. A higher deductible can lower the overall price of the vehicle service contract. However, if you choose a $100 deductible, it can be waived if repairs are performed at the dealer where you purchased the vehicle.

Is the Porsche extended warranty transferable?

Yes, Porsche’s Vehicle Service Protection can be transferred to a private buyer for a fee of $50.

What is not covered under Porsche's extended warranty?

Exclusions are similar to the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and include wear-and-tear items, accidents, etc.

Is maintenance covered under the Porsche extended warranty?

Porsche does not cover routine maintenance items, but you can purchase additional coverage plans, such as: Porsche Premiere Tire and Wheel Protection Porsche Dent Protection Porsche Windshield Protection Porsche Key Protection Porsche Multi-Coverage Protection Packages Porsche Guaranteed Auto Protection (GAP) for vehicles deemed a total loss Porsche Lease-End Protection

Are monthly payment options available?

Yes, you can incorporate your protection plan into your monthly auto financing if you buy a Porsche extended warranty from a dealer when you buy the car.

Is the Porsche warranty transferable?

Yes, the Porsche warranty is transferable to new owners whether the car is sold privately or to a Porsche dealer. One exception is that the Corrosion Perforation Limited Warranty only applies to the original owner.

Does the Porsche warranty cover maintenance?

No, the Porsche warranty does not cover routine maintenance, lubricants, refrigerant, other fluids, or services such as tire alignment.

How do I get coverage under the warranty?

Bring your vehicle to the nearest Porsche dealer with proof of purchase date as soon as the problem exists. Allowing the problem to worsen could void your coverage for the issue.

Can I get my car repaired anywhere?

Your vehicle may be repaired at a Porsche dealer by a certified Porsche technician.

Porsche Extended Warranty: What Does It Cover? (2024)

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An extended car warranty is protection from the vehicle manufacturer against mechanical breakdowns. This term is sometimes incorrectly used to describe coverage from third-party providers, which offer similar protection plans called vehicle service contracts. CARCHEX is a vehicle service contract provider.

From the 911 to the Cayenne, no matter what Porsche model you get, you can expect that maintenance and repairs will not be cheap. Vehicle protection is necessary, whether it’s through the Porsche New Limited Warranty, which provides coverage up to four years or 50,000 miles, or through Porsche’s Vehicle Service Protection.

Find out how much protection you’ll get with a Porsche factory warranty, but remember that all vehicles—Porsche or not—lose protection once the manufacturer’s warranty expires. Read on to see what Porsche covers and how a vehicle service contract can also help with repairs.

Porsche Extended Protection Coverage

The Porsche Vehicle Service Protection is an optional extended protection plan for all Porsche vehicles. It covers up to 10 years or 100,000 miles from the in-service date. The plan kicks in once the manufacturer’s warranty expires after 4 years/50,000 miles.

Porsche owners have two options for coverage: Platinum and Powertrain.

The Powertrain plan covers the engine, transmission, drive axle, seals and gaskets.

The Platinum plan covers:

Powertrain
Climate control
Shocks
Suspension
Fuel system
Brakes
Navigation
Steering
Electrical system
Audio/high-tech components

Porsche Vehicle Service Protection Benefits

Each plan also includes a variety of benefits:

Towing reimbursement up to $250 for towing to the nearest dealer or authorized repair facility
Roadside assistance for battery jump-starts, spare tire installation, fuel delivery, and more
Rental car reimbursement up to $50 per day for 10 days
Trip interruption coverage up to $200 per day for 5 days

Porsche Vehicle Service Protection Exclusions

While the Platinum plan is comprehensive, it doesn’t cover everything. Here are a few common exclusions:

Damage from accidents or environmental events
Damage from lack of maintenance
Batteries including hybrid batteries and cables
Cosmetic repairs

What Does the Porsche Factory Warranty Cover?

Before considering extended coverage, it’s good to know what the factory warranty covers. While many car manufacturers separate new car warranty terms into powertrain protection and bumper-to-bumper coverage, Porsche’s factory warranty provides the same length of coverage for both.

What is covered and for how long?

New Limited Warranty: This warranty covers all Porsche vehicle systems for 4 years/50,000 miles.
Porsche Roadside Response: Emergency towing, trip interruption assistance, battery jump starting, fuel delivery, and more are included in all Porsche coverage for 4 years/50,000 miles.
Porsche Parts Warranty: All replacement parts and accessories bought outside of warranty work are covered for 2 years/unlimited miles.
Corrosion Perforation Limited Warranty: Corrosion to body panels is covered for 12 years/unlimited miles.
Emissions Warranties: Both California emissions control system defects and federal emissions performance systems are covered for 7 years/70,000 miles and 8 years/80,000 miles respectively.
Hybrid Battery Coverage: Porsche hybrid batteries are covered for a period of 8 years/100,000 miles.

Despite Porsche’s extensive warranty coverage, there are still standard exclusions that apply to most manufacturer’s warranties, including:

Damage caused by neglect, vandalism or lack of required maintenance
Damage caused by an accident
Replacement of expendable maintenance items, such as tires, brake pads, etc.
Normal wear and tear
Cosmetics and paint damage

The Porsche CPO Warranty

Oftentimes it is less expensive to purchase a luxury Porsche as a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle. Having coverage for a used vehicle gives you extra confidence in your purchase and can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars down the line.

Here’s what you should know about the Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty:

2-year/unlimited mile coverage after the manufacturer’s warranty expires
2-year/unlimited mile roadside assistance coverage
100% cost coverage for parts and labor
Porsche technician repairs with Genuine Porsche parts

Covered parts include:

Engine	Steering and suspension	Electrical systems
Fuel/cooling system	Brake system	Vehicle body
Powertrain/transmission	Heating and air condition	Comfort electronics

Porsche Repair Costs

If you don’t have savings already stashed away for an emergency repair, then a mechanical breakdown can be a major blow to your budget. This is especially true for expensive Porsche parts.

Below are average repair costs for various Porsche models:

Model	Replacement	Cost
Porsche Cayman	Fuel pump replacement	$969 to $1,013
Porsche Cayman	Exhaust manifold replacement	$2,004 to $2,048
Porsche Panamera	Oil pan gasket replacement	$1,849 to $2,199
Porsche Boxster	Radiator fan motor replacement	$721 to $755
Porsche Macan	Brake hose replacement	$235 to $245
Porsche 928	Alternator voltage regulator replacement	$405 to $438

RepairPal also estimates the average annual maintenance cost for a Porsche at $1,192 per year. This is nearly double the industry average of $652, according to the site.

In order to qualify for Porsche warranty coverage, you will have to schedule regular maintenance to prove that your vehicle’s problem is not related to poor maintenance or neglect.

Porsche vehicle owners should service their cars every 10,000 miles or at least once per year. This includes general inspections, oil changes, filter changes, tire changes, and new brake pads. Even an oil change can cost between $200 and $400 for a Porsche model.

Benefits of a Third-Party Vehicle Service Contract

No matter what vehicle brand you own, a vehicle service contract can save money and reduce stress in the event of a breakdown. VSCs can cover a range of systems on the car and provide freedom in length of coverage and where you can go for repairs.

Here are a few key benefits:

Vehicle service contracts can cover repairs for vehicles over 100,000 miles.
Third-party providers usually offer multiple plan options, which means it’s easy to customize coverage to your car and budget.
Protection plans can come with extra perks like roadside assistance.
Third-party VSC providers don’t limit you to repairs at the dealership. You will have a large network of licensed mechanics to choose from for your repairs.

CARCHEX Vehicle Protection

CARCHEX offers multiple vehicle service contracts for new and used vehicles. Plans vary from covering basics like the engine and drive axle to more systems like high-tech, air conditioning, steering, and brakes.

Plan options include:

Titanium: High-level coverage for many systems like the engine, transmission, drive axle, high-tech, air conditioning, electrical, steering, suspension, and brakes.
Platinum: Covers everything in the powertrain plus plan as well as the brakes, high-tech electronics, suspension, and more.
Powertrain Plus: Covers nine main systems including the air conditioning, cooling system, fuel system, and electrical.
Powertrain: Covers the engine, transmission, drive axle, turbocharger, transfer unit, and cooling system.
Extra Care: Covers components outside the powertrain system like the steering, suspension, brakes, fuel system, audio, and air conditioning.

With CARCHEX, you’ll also receive roadside assistance benefits, such as emergency fuel delivery, towing and rental reimbursement, trip interruption coverage, and other standard services.

When shopping around for a protection plan, you’ll come across many third-party companies with similar offers. Here’s what CARCHEX has that many others don’t:

Over 20 years of experience
An A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau
Endorsement from Edmunds, Kelley Blue Book, CARFAX, SiriusXM, and more
A network of thousands of licensed repair facilities
No-Haggle, Low-Price, Everyday Guarantee^™
A 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Deductibles as low as $0
Claims paid directly to the repair facility for covered breakdowns

Porsche Warranty Quick Facts

New Car Limited Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles
Porsche Replacement Parts Warranty: 2 years/unlimited miles
Hybrid Battery Coverage: 8 years/100,000 miles
Corrosion Perforation Limited Warranty: 12 years/unlimited miles
CPO Warranty: 2 years/unlimited miles
Porsche Protection Plan Extended Warranty: 10 years/100,000 miles
Transferable: Yes, for a $50 fee
Popular Models: 911, Cayenne, Panamera, Macan, Taycan, Cayman, Boxster