Dayco Enhances Product Warranty Coverage

Dayco’s major announcement at the AAPEX Show was the expansion of the warranty program covering its product lines.

Dayco, a supplier of replacement engine drive systems for automotive applications, continues to expand its line of light-vehicle serpentine belt kits while backing them with a new five-year or 96,000 km (60,000-mile) warranty program.

This enhanced warranty gives technicians added confidence when choosing to install Dayco products and helps them demonstrate the value of a complete system repair to their customers. The new coverage on serpentine belt kits joins a growing lineup of comprehensive warranties offered by the company. Dayco timing chain kits are currently backed by a two-year or 96,000 km (60,000-mile) parts-and-labour warranty, while timing belt kits with water pumps carry an extended 200,000 km (125,000-mile) warranty.

All three kit lines have seen strong growth in both sales and vehicle coverage over the past two years: timing chain kit coverage has increased by 65 per cent since the line launched in 2022, and serpentine belt kit coverage has grown from 50 per cent to 75 per cent of vehicles in operation.

Packaging all components needed for an accessory drive system repair in a single box, Dayco serpentine belt kits meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. Bundling belts, tensioners, and pulleys streamlines installation, eliminates potential sources of noise, and reduces the risk of comebacks caused by worn parts left unreplaced.

At Dayco’s booth in Las Vegas, Bob Rosen, National Sales Director for Canada, explained how this warranty program reflects the supplier’s confidence in its products. “Beyond our parts, we are selling solutions,” he noted. He added that the company is stepping up its support for technicians replacing these critical systems. The dayco.com website features roughly 50 step-by-step videos walking through chain and belt replacement procedures, while a QR code on every kit box directs installers straight to installation instructions.