What is a "power train warranty"?

What is a "power train warranty"?

James Bell (Publisher, Auto Reviewer) gives expert video advice on: Does every new car come with a warranty?; What should I look for when comparing a new car warranty? and more...

When understanding car warranties, a power train warranty is a warranty that covers the components of the vehicle that actually help it drive down the road, so you're looking at the engine, the engine block, the fuel delivery systems, all the things that go into making sure the vehicle runs correctly and then pass on through to the transmission. Most vehicles today have automatic transmissions, but if you buy a vehicle that has a manual transmission, you'll see that the clutch is usually not covered by these warranty systems. A clutch is basically designed to wear out over time so it would generally be excluded from a power train warranty.