The 2020 Volkswagen warranty was shortened to four years or 50,000 miles.Volkswagen has a decent extended warranty program with good extra benefits.Extended warranties from third-party providers offer comparable or better plans.

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Purchasing a Volkswagen extended warranty will have a big impact on everything from your long-term financial security to your mental well-being. Before you buy, carefully consider both the costs involved and all the coverage options on offer.

With so many plan options and so much auto-legal jargon, it?s often difficult to differentiate between a mid-tier VW extended warranty and a comprehensive third-party extended warranty, let alone pick one over the other. 
To kickstart your research process, we?ve compiled everything you need to know about your Volkswagen extended warranty options, including the breakdown of the pros and cons of both manufacturer and third-party provider plans. If you already know you want to go with a third party, here?s our review on what we think are the best extended warranty providers. We recommend getting several quotes to find the best deal.

Featured Extended Warranty Companies
We reviewed the industry?s top extended auto warranty providers, and here are our featured picks. 

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