Lifetime Powertrain Protection
Qualifying vehicles receive a lifetime limited warranty for specified powertrain components.
No Charge to You
We include Advantage Plus on qualifying pre-owned vehicles without a separate charge for the program.
Major Systems Covered
Coverage includes specified engine, drive-axle, transmission or transfer-case components, plus associated seals and gaskets.
Towing Coverage
Towing coverage is included, with applicable limits and conditions established by the warranty contract.
More than the vehicle
Used-Vehicle Confidence That Goes Beyond the Purchase Price
Buying a pre-owned vehicle should give you more than a lower purchase price. You should understand what support comes with the vehicle after you take it home. That is why we offer Rensselaer Advantage Plus on qualifying pre-owned vehicles at Rensselaer Honda.
Advantage Plus focuses on some of the most important mechanical systems in your vehicle. We show you which major component groups are included and make the applicable terms available so you can understand the protection attached to the vehicle you are considering.
Advantage Plus
What Is Rensselaer Advantage Plus?
Rensselaer Advantage Plus is our dealer-provided warranty program for qualifying pre-owned vehicles. Its centerpiece is a lifetime limited powertrain warranty covering specified components under the terms of the applicable warranty contract.
We include the program at no charge on qualifying vehicles. That gives you an ownership benefit tied directly to the vehicle rather than another product automatically added to the purchase price.
Important distinction
Limited Powertrain Coverage, Clearly Defined
Advantage Plus is not a promise that every repair, maintenance item, electrical component, seal, gasket, or mechanical system on the vehicle is covered.
Protection centers on the powertrain components specifically identified by the program. The American Guardian Limited Powertrain Warranty contract controls eligibility, terms, conditions, exclusions, and claims.
Covered component groups
What Does Advantage Plus Cover?
The program focuses on specified components within the engine, drive axle, transmission or transfer case, and related seals and gaskets. Here is how those covered components break down.
Powertrain coverage
Engine
Advantage Plus covers the cylinder block, cylinder heads, and specified internal lubricated parts that make up many of the engine's core mechanical systems.
Covered engine components include
Powertrain coverage
Drive Axle
Drive-axle coverage depends on the vehicle's drivetrain. Instead of making you sort through one master list, the program defines the applicable components for front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicles.
Front-wheel drive
Covered Components
- Drive axle housing
- Carrier cases
- Gear sets
- Chain and sprockets
- Bearings
- Bushings
- Axle shafts
- Constant velocity joints
- Double offset joints*
*The program excludes applicable joints when the boot was damaged or missing.
Rear-wheel drive
Covered Components
- Drive axle case
- Carrier
- Ring and pinion gears
- Gear sets
- Bearings
- Bushings
- Limited-slip clutch pack
- Axle shafts
- Drive shafts
- Drive shaft support
- U-joints
Four-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
Combined Drive-Axle Coverage
Four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles receive the components listed under both the front-wheel-drive and rear-wheel-drive portions of the program.
Powertrain coverage
Transmission / Transfer Case
Advantage Plus provides specified transmission coverage for both automatic and manual transmission-equipped vehicles.
Automatic transmission
Covered Components
- Transmission case
- Oil pump
- Valve body
- Torque converter
- Governor
- Clutches
- Bushings
- Shafts
- Gear sets
- Bearings
- Vacuum modulator
- Dip stick and tube
Manual transmission
Covered Components
- Transmission case
- Shafts
- Bushings
- Bearings
- Gear sets
- Synchronizers
- Shift forks
Included with listed powertrain components
Seals & Gaskets
Advantage Plus includes seal and gasket coverage for the powertrain components listed by the program. That does not mean every seal or gasket anywhere on the vehicle is covered; the coverage is tied to the identified powertrain components and remains subject to the complete warranty contract.
Coverage applies to
Listed Powertrain Components
Additional support
Towing Coverage Is Included
Advantage Plus also includes towing coverage as part of the program.
The supplied program material does not state a mileage allowance, reimbursement amount, destination requirement, or other towing limits. We will review the applicable towing terms with you instead of assuming coverage the contract does not establish.
What to confirm
- Towing limits
- Eligible events
- Destination requirements
- Claim procedures
Optional additional protection
Ask Us About Platinum Wrap Upgrades
Advantage Plus establishes the included limited powertrain protection, and the program also gives you the option to ask about Platinum Wrap upgrades.
The supplied Advantage Plus material does not define the current Platinum Wrap coverage, price, or eligibility requirements. We will show you the current upgrade information before you decide whether additional protection fits your vehicle and ownership plans.
Know which program you are considering
Advantage Plus Is Not the Same as Honda Certified Pre-Owned
Dealer-provided program
Rensselaer Advantage Plus
Advantage Plus is our used-vehicle warranty program for qualifying pre-owned vehicles. It provides the lifetime limited powertrain coverage described on this page under the applicable American Guardian contract.
Manufacturer program
Honda Certified Pre-Owned
Honda's certified pre-owned programs are manufacturer programs for eligible Honda vehicles, with Honda establishing the applicable qualification, inspection, and warranty requirements.
We identify which program actually applies to the vehicle you are considering so you do not have to assume that every pre-owned Honda is Certified Pre-Owned or that every used vehicle receives Advantage Plus.
Before you buy
Know the Terms That Apply to Your Vehicle
We want Advantage Plus to make your decision clearer, not give you another piece of fine print to discover after the purchase.
Before you choose a qualifying vehicle, our team can provide the applicable warranty information and explain the details the program flyer does not define on its own.
Those details matter because the warranty contract—not a headline on a webpage—controls the actual coverage.
Simply Better used-vehicle shopping
More Confidence When You Shop Pre-Owned at Rensselaer Honda
We have been family owned since 1977, and we have built our buying process around giving you direct answers before you make a decision. Advantage Plus fits that approach because it gives qualifying pre-owned buyers a defined ownership benefit beyond the vehicle itself.
When you compare used vehicles with us, we help you understand the vehicle and the protection attached to it. If a vehicle qualifies for Advantage Plus, we identify the program, explain what it covers, and give you the opportunity to review the applicable terms.
That gives you a clearer way to shop whether you need a commuter for Troy and Albany, an SUV for winter driving and family schedules across the Capital Region, or a pre-owned vehicle you plan to keep for years.
Family Owned Since 1977
Long-standing local ownership and a dealership relationship designed to continue after the sale.
Straightforward Answers
We explain which program applies and what the applicable warranty actually covers.
Practical Ownership Support
Our relationship with you extends from vehicle shopping into service and long-term ownership.
Start with the right vehicle
Find Out Which Pre-Owned Vehicles Qualify
Explore our current used inventory, then ask our team about Advantage Plus eligibility on the vehicle that interests you. We will help you compare the vehicle and its coverage together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rensselaer Advantage Plus FAQs
Get clear answers about eligibility, covered powertrain components, towing coverage, Honda Certified Pre-Owned, and the terms that apply to an Advantage Plus vehicle.
Advantage Plus Warranty Disclosure
Rensselaer Advantage Plus applies only to qualifying pre-owned vehicles. See Rensselaer Honda for current terms and availability. Coverage is subject to the applicable American Guardian Limited Powertrain Warranty contract, including all terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions. Specific eligibility requirements, maintenance obligations, claim procedures, deductibles if applicable, towing limitations, transfer provisions, and the contractual definition of "lifetime" should be confirmed in the current warranty documentation. Platinum Wrap is an additional upgrade; current availability, coverage, eligibility, and cost should be confirmed with Rensselaer Honda before purchase.
