Subaru of Mobile is one of few Subaru dealers on the Gulf Coast to still offer Subaru Added Security warranties. These warranties cover major parts like engine, all-wheel drive and transmission parts. They also cover wear and tear, in-car computers and more so you can feel confident knowing that most major components of your vehicle are covered, while the warranties you might find elsewhere often exclude some of these components. There are eight different SAS warranty options for you to choose from, so you can customize the exact kind of coverage you want, which is usually not an option with other warranty offers. Some of those SAS warranty options offer unexpected benefits like reimbursement for lodging and meals if your vehicle breaks down out of town. Now that's what we call coverage.

If you have any questions about our available Subaru warranties, feel free to call us at (888) 356-0786. We will gladly tell you all about the warranty options we have available and as soon as you get behind the wheel of your next vehicle we will make sure you're covered so you can get out on the road with confidence.

Read on to learn more about the potential shortfalls of the shady "Lifetime Warranty" offer and why Subaru Added Security Warranties are always the smarter option when considering a new Subaru vehicle.

Here at Subaru of Mobile we offer great warranties with our vehicles so you can stay covered and drive with confidence. Our warranties will make sure your vehicle is covered, but they might look a little different from the "lifetime warranties" you might find at other dealerships. We would be more than happy to tell you all about our warranties so you can see that even though they are a little different, they are actually a better option than what many other dealers offer. Don't fall victim to the broken promise of a "lifetime warranty."

Some customers might ask why we don't offer the "lifetime warranties" that some other dealerships offer; that's because we offer Subaru Added Security (SAS) warranties, which actually offer better coverage. Many so-called "lifetime warranties" can be misleading and leave you with less coverage. In some cases these warranties are not offered by the manufacturer, but by the dealer. This means that the dealer can decide how long that "lifetime" is, which parts are actually covered and more; you'll find that these decisions often benefit the dealer, rather than the customer.

Lifetime warranties also often leave all kinds of components uncovered, and include all kinds of rules that can easily prevent you from actually using the warranty when you need it. For example, if you miss an oil change, choose a non-OEM part, or have maintenance performed at a different service center, you might not be covered by that "lifetime warranty" anymore. We don't support these practices; we think our customers deserve honesty and real coverage, so we offer Subaru Added Security warranties.

Many dealerships offer lifetime warranties with their new vehicles. Lifetime coverage may sound like a great offer, but these warranties are not always what they seem. It's a good idea to take a closer look at these warranties so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

A lot of companies offer a "lifetime warranty," but that term can mean something different to each individual. Since there is no standard definition of "lifetime," every company gets to decide for themselves what kind of lifetime they cover and how long that actually lasts. Often their definition is not made clear, leading to assumptions, confusion and a warranty that benefits the company rather than the consumer.

Whether that "lifetime warranty" lasts for your lifetime, the product's lifetime or any other timeframe is totally up to the company. When this warranty applies is also up to the company. This might not match up with your expectations, leaving you with less coverage than you need.

When you get a lifetime warranty for your car, you expect to be covered from the second you get behind the wheel until your car's lifespan has ended. However, this is not always the case. The so-called lifetime usually begins after the manufacturer warranty has expired. This usually means that the "lifetime" doesn't start until you've had the car for about 5 years or 60,000 miles, which may not be clear when you purchase that warranty.

These types of warranties are also generally offered by new, unproven companies that haven't yet entered their "claim zone." As we all know, new companies sometimes fail. If that happens, your lifetime warranty will no longer be applicable, since it is from the dealer and has no connection to the manufacturer. Even if the dealership just changes its ownership, you may no longer be covered, since that warranty was from the original dealer.

In some cases, the dealership will use an outside company to handle your warranty claims. Sometimes these claim managers are supported by an insurance company, but that doesn't mean that your warranty will be supported by an insurance company; it's important to make sure you have documentation to show that your warranty is properly backed.

Sometimes you'll find that the selling dealer has no liability when it comes to your warranty. If that is not a trusted dealer, you might find that they won't honor that warranty, which means you won't be covered and you'll have to pay for repairs yourself.

If you have any questions about lifetime warranties and why we offer the Subaru Added Security warranty instead, don't hesitate to contact us at our Mobile, AL dealership. We would be happy to answer all your questions so you can get all the information you need. Then we'll help you find a great new vehicle with an awesome warranty so you can get our on the road and enjoy a great drive with confidence knowing that you're covered.

It's quite simple actually. When you speak with the salesperson at a dealership, the finance manager, or whomever may be trying to attract you with the idea of being covered for life, ask them if they would be willing to change out their lifetime warranty for a warranty with a shorter coverage time - say a 15-year, a 10-year, or even - at the very least - the typical 5-year powertrain warranty offered by many original equipment manufacturers that make the vehicles.

For anyone who has previously owned a vehicle, you are likely well-aware that maintaining a vehicle in the long-term is not inexpensive in the least. So if one was to ask the dealer about a swap for a shorter, limited warranty, it would make sense for the dealer to jump at the opportunity, as he/she would potentially be saving a tremendous amount of money in the long-run.  However, what you will find is exactly the opposite. Although this dealer may have been offering you the lifetime warranty for free, or as an incentive to buy a new car, you will also find that they are reluctant to offer you the much shorter (theoretically much cheaper) limited-powertrain warranty offered by the OEM under the same conditions. It is with that hesitation that you will start to see the real value of that dealer's so-called lifetime warranty.

Thus, the true value that lifetime warranty offers hold are not beneficial to the buyer, but rather the dealer and the dealers marketing team.

At Subaru of Mobile, we understand that you may shop around while searching for a new Subaru or used car, but with that said, we urge you to use the "warranty swap" method that we explained above, because at the end of the day, lifetime warranties are unrealistic and harmful to car shoppers. We think you deserve better.

When you visit us in Mobile, ask a member of our team about Subaru Added Security warranties. SAS is the best coverage you can get!