This was just announced at our Chrysler coporate headquarters.

Starting today, July 26,Chryslerwill offer our customers in the United States a new Lifetime Powertrain Warranty on most new Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles.

The program will be the first of its kind offered by any automaker, and it will apply to most new model-year 2006, 2007 and 2008 vehicles purchased from dealer inventory on or after July 26, 2007. The warranty will cover the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair covered powertrain components.

You should hear more details in the press.

 

More info:

The new warranty is limited to the first registered owner or retail lessee. To maintain warranty coverage, the owner must have a powertrain inspection performed free of chargeby an authorized Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge dealer once every five years. Vehicles will continue to have the three-year/36,000-mile Basic Limited Warranty for other components.

 

Sweet.

 

That'll come in handy for my new Challenger.

 

A my new Avenger!

Here's the press release.

Chrysler Introduces New 'Best-in-Industry' Lifetime Powertrain Warrantyon Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge Vehicles

* The New Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty – the first from an OEM and the longest in the industry – is a statement of confidence in the reliability of Chrysler products
* Warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair covered powertrain components – engine, transmission and drive system
* Provides worry-free ownership for new Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge owners

Auburn Hills, Mich., Jul 26, 2007 - Chrysler today announced that the Company would extend its powertrain warranty from the 3-year/36,000-mile Basic Limited Warranty to a new Lifetime Powertrain Warranty. The new Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty applies to most new Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge vehicles purchased from dealer inventory and delivered on or after July 26, 2007.

The Lifetime Powertrain Warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair covered powertrain components – engine, transmission and drive system. The new powertrain warranty is limited to the first registered owner or retail lessee. Customers should contact dealers for details on vehicle selection.

"This new Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty is a statement of confidence to our customers to the reliability of their powertrain. It's peace-of-mind reassurance for as long as they own the vehicle," said Steven Landry, Executive Vice President – North America, Sales and Marketing, Service and Parts, Chrysler Group.

To continue warranty coverage, the owner must have a powertrain inspection performed by an authorized Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge dealer once every 5 years. This inspection will be performed at no charge. The inspection must be made within 60 days of each 5-year anniversary of the warranty start date of the vehicle.

Landry added, "The new Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty underscores our focus on quality and customer satisfaction. It demonstrates our commitment to customers and the confidence we have in our ability to produce quality, reliable and durable vehicles. That's why we put 'lifetime' on it."

Customers may visit Chrysler.com, Jeep.com and Dodge.com for more information. A warranty promotion – print, radio, television and Internet – begins Friday, July 27.

 

I have seen a sheet that has ALL of the regulations of this new plan.


oh and SRT vehicles are not included...

 

[align=left]*Special 60-Day Pricing for DCSC Lifetime Powertrain Plans expires September 30, 2007. [/align][align=left]DCSC Lifetime Plans cover ONLY the first vehicle owner/lessee. DCSC LIFETIME PLANS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE. DCSC Lifetime Plans are only transferable in the state of New York ($50 transfer fee). Florida dealers are not eligible to participate in this program.[/align][align=left][/align][align=left][align=left]Don’t delay – Make sure you offer the new DCSC Lifetime Powertrain Plans with special pricing to all of your existing 2006 and newer owners and lessees to ensure their continuing satisfaction with DaimlerChrysler![/align][align=left]Prices for the new Lifetime Powertrain Plans will be adjusted after this special introductory 60-day period.[/align][/align]

 

I'm glad I got the extended warranty on my SRT-4 when I bought it in Dec 2003.......by the time it expires, I'll be out of it......

Dusty

 

That's a given...

 

I have an 06 and I'm getting screwed again. I bought mine in 2006. Find me a new 2006 Pt any place still on the lot.






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