When you buy a new vehicle, the manufacturer’s warranty gives you a safety net — but only for a few years. Most factory warranties run out after 3 years or 36,000 miles, leaving you exposed to costly repairs right when components start to age. With military bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage through Military AutoSource at RAF Lakenheath, that safety net stretches dramatically further. Every MAS vehicle comes with 7 years and 75,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper protection as standard, with the option to upgrade to 10 years and 100,000 miles.
In other words, while your manufacturer warranty fades away after year three, your MAS Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty keeps running — covering U.S. military personnel across the UK, Europe, the United States, and virtually every country where you’d realistically drive your vehicle.
How the Military Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty Works
Every vehicle purchased through Military AutoSource includes a 7-year, 75,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty built into your quote from the start. This coverage runs alongside your manufacturer’s standard warranty from day one, giving you dual protection for the early years and continued MAS coverage long after the factory warranty expires.
For customers who want even greater peace of mind, MAS offers an upgrade to 10 years and 100,000 miles. This extended option is available on every brand Military AutoSource sells, regardless of whether you choose overseas or stateside delivery. Consequently, whether you’re ordering a Ford Bronco, Toyota Tacoma, Jeep Wrangler, or any other vehicle in the programme, the same comprehensive warranty options apply.
If a covered issue arises at any point during your warranty period, MAS handles the repair. You don’t need to navigate third-party claim processes or argue with an unfamiliar provider. Instead, you deal directly with Military AutoSource — the same programme that sold you the vehicle at zero markup pricing in the first place.
Why a Military Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty Changes Everything
Most people don’t think about warranty coverage until something goes wrong. However, consider what happens in a typical vehicle ownership timeline without extended protection.
During years one through three, your manufacturer warranty covers most issues. Everything feels safe. Then around year four, the factory coverage disappears. Suddenly, a failed air conditioning compressor, a transmission sensor, or an electrical fault becomes your problem — and your bill. Depending on the repair, you could be looking at anywhere from $500 to $3,000 or more out of pocket.
With the MAS military bumper-to-bumper warranty, those years four through seven remain fully covered. As a result, the period when most vehicles start developing their first real issues is exactly the period where your MAS warranty provides the most value. For many service members stationed at RAF Lakenheath, this single benefit pays for itself with one major repair.
The 10-Year Upgrade: Maximum Protection
For those who plan to keep their vehicle long-term, the 10-year, 100,000-mile upgrade takes the protection even further. This is especially valuable if you’re buying a vehicle you intend to drive through multiple duty stations and PCS moves over the next decade.
Think about the wear a military lifestyle puts on a vehicle. Frequent long-distance drives between bases, motorway miles across the UK and Europe, road trips during leave, and eventually shipping the car stateside — your vehicle works hard. Having bumper-to-bumper coverage that extends to 10 years and 100,000 miles means you can drive confidently through all of it, knowing that covered repairs won’t come out of your pocket.
Moreover, the upgrade is available on all brands MAS sells. Whether you drive a compact sedan or a full-size truck, the same 10-year option applies. Speak to Davide at MAS Lakenheath for details on adding it to your quote.
Military Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: Worldwide Coverage for a Military Lifestyle
Here’s where the MAS warranty truly stands apart from anything you’d find through a traditional dealer. Because military families move constantly — between the UK, mainland Europe, and the United States — a warranty that only works in one country would be practically useless. That’s why the MAS military bumper-to-bumper warranty provides coverage across the UK, Europe, the U.S., and most countries where you’d realistically drive your vehicle.
Stationed at RAF Lakenheath and driving through England? Covered. Taking a road trip through France or Germany during leave? Covered. PCS back to the States through stateside delivery and driving from coast to coast? Still covered. The warranty travels with you, wherever military life takes you next.
This worldwide approach reflects how Military AutoSource designs every benefit around the reality of military service. Unlike a local dealer warranty that ends at the state line, the MAS warranty recognises that your vehicle goes where you go — and the protection follows accordingly.
How This Compares to Manufacturer Warranties
To appreciate what the MAS warranty offers, it helps to see how standard manufacturer coverage stacks up:
Typical manufacturer warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, plus a longer powertrain warranty (usually 5 years / 60,000 miles) that covers only the engine and transmission. After year three, most components are unprotected. Additionally, manufacturer warranties typically only work within one country or region.
MAS standard warranty: 7 years / 75,000 miles bumper-to-bumper — more than double the manufacturer’s coverage period. Runs alongside the factory warranty from day one, so you have dual protection early on and continued MAS coverage for years after the factory warranty expires. Works worldwide.
MAS upgraded warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles bumper-to-bumper. Over three times the manufacturer’s standard coverage. Same worldwide protection. Available on all brands.
The difference is substantial. While a manufacturer warranty leaves you exposed after 36,000 miles, the MAS warranty keeps protecting you for up to 100,000 miles. That’s years of additional coverage during the period when repair costs tend to increase most.
Included in Every Quote — But It’s Your Choice
MAS includes the standard 7-year, 75,000-mile warranty in every vehicle quote by default. This means you don’t need to remember to ask for it or negotiate it as an add-on. It’s already there when you review your pricing.
However, if you prefer to remove it, you can. Military AutoSource gives you that choice — because Sales People On Your Side means your rep always respects your decision. That said, the team strongly recommends keeping it — especially given the worldwide coverage and the years of protection it adds beyond your manufacturer warranty. For the cost relative to even a single major repair, the value is hard to beat.
Think about it this way: one transmission repair at year five could easily cost $2,000 to $4,000 at a shop. One air conditioning compressor replacement runs $800 to $1,500. A single electrical fault diagnosis and repair can reach $1,000 or more. The warranty potentially covers all of that and more across a seven- or ten-year window. Consequently, most customers who review the numbers choose to keep it.
Direct Coverage Through MAS
Unlike many extended warranty programmes that route you through third-party administrators, the MAS Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty is honoured directly by Military AutoSource. This means you deal with the same programme you purchased from — not an anonymous call centre or an unfamiliar claims department.
If something goes wrong with your vehicle, you contact MAS. They coordinate the repair. There’s no middleman adding delays or disputes to the process. For service members stationed overseas at RAF Lakenheath, this direct relationship is especially valuable — just like MAS Financing Assistance and Rebate Assurance, where the programme works on your behalf rather than making you figure it out alone. And if you ever need to compare pricing, the Lowest Price Guarantee has you covered there too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the military bumper-to-bumper warranty come included with every MAS vehicle?
Yes. The standard 7-year, 75,000-mile warranty is included in every MAS vehicle quote by default. You can upgrade to 10 years and 100,000 miles on any brand. Customers can choose to remove it, but Military AutoSource strongly recommends keeping it.
Does the MAS warranty work in the UK and Europe?
Yes. The military bumper-to-bumper warranty provides worldwide coverage including the UK, mainland Europe, and the United States. It works in virtually every country where you’d realistically drive your vehicle — perfect for military families who PCS frequently.
Who handles warranty repairs — MAS or a third party?
MAS handles warranty repairs directly. You deal with the same programme that sold you the vehicle, not a third-party claims department. This is especially valuable for U.S. military stationed overseas at RAF Lakenheath.
Can U.S. military stationed in the UK get the bumper-to-bumper warranty?
Yes. Every vehicle purchased through Military AutoSource Lakenheath includes the warranty option. It applies to both overseas and stateside delivery orders across all brands MAS sells.
Ready to See Your Warranty Options?
Davide at Military AutoSource Lakenheath can walk you through the full warranty details on any vehicle in the programme. He’ll explain the difference between the standard 7-year and the 10-year upgrade, show you what’s included in your quote, and help you decide which level of coverage makes the most sense for your plans.
Contact Davide today: Call or WhatsApp +44 7736 754145 — whichever you prefer.
Certain restrictions apply — speak to Davide for full details on coverage and eligibility.
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