Volt warranties announced

[Dr Mordrid]

After extensive testing everywhere from the deserts and hot/humid regions of the US and elsewhere to the cold regions of the northern US and Canada, GM has come up with the warranty term for Volts battery;

8 years or 100,000 miles

In addition to the battery warranty the following additional warranties will be in place:

* 100,000 mile/5-year transferable Engine Limited Warranty (for Range Extender)

* 100,000 mile/5-year 24/7 Roadside Assistance Program

* 100,000 mile/5-year 24/7 Courtesy Transportation Program

* 100,000 mile/6-year corrosion protection

* 36,000 mile/3-year no deductible Bumper-to-Bumper transferable warranty

[Tjalfe]

a lot better than the 3 year/60000km warrenty my Impala had. if there is enough leg room, I may consider one sometime, though not sure if I can afford a brand new one